The Kleinberg Building in Downtown Ellensburg was built by successful merchants Samuel and Henry Kleinberg in 1889 using reinforced masonry following the great downtown fire the earlier year.

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The Kleinberg Building’s “Ross the Hub” mural holds a significant place in our town’s history. The Kleinberg family first established a pool hall and cigar bar called “The Hub” in 1890. In 1908, the Ross family acquired the building, converting the space into a men’s department store named “The Hub Clothiers.”​

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The current mural is believed to have been created between 1939 and 1943, with updates made through 1946 as business partnerships evolved.

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The mural advertises well-known brands of the time, such as Stetson Hats, Levi’s jeans, and Justin and Nocona boots. Ross’ The Hub Clothiers remained a staple of Ellensburg’s downtown from 1908 until 1960.