The Mercantile on Main
Location
Rochester , NY
Client
WinnDevelopment
Services
Sectors
Historic Preservation & Adaptive Reuse, Mixed Use, Commercial
Square Footage
15,000 SF
At 1.1 million square feet of space, Sibley’s was the largest department store between New York and Chicago, in 1939.
Artfully restored to new use, the novel, bold theater-style marquee entrance serves as the grand entry to The Mercantile on Main.
The design thoughtfully blends art deco era details within a modern food hall communal space. The Mercantile offers a highly curated and visually appealing experience to showcase local restaurants while realizing a larger vision for the surrounding downtown’s ongoing revitalization.
Embodying a refined brand aesthetic – elegantly restrained and more intentional than most hyper-eclectic food halls – The Mercantile on Main’s dynamic four-sided bar anchors the space and serves as the social hub.
Embodying a refined brand aesthetic – elegantly restrained and more intentional than most hyper-eclectic food halls – The Mercantile on Main’s dynamic four-sided bar anchors the space and serves as the social hub.
Contemporary materials create a vibrant, authentic, and welcoming vibe. The classic Rochester line, “Meet me under the clock” is given meaning again by re-suspending the historic copper clock in a place of prominence within the food court.
A thoughtful selection of dining and lounge furniture extends the warm, inviting palette and provides visitors with a variety of ways to engage with the reimagined space.
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