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In Short – A stately three-story red brick building is home to this specialty goods company, founded by Rudolf Hirt Jr. in 1887. The first-floor counter is a gateway to 400 gourmet cheeses, and the high ceilings, wooden floors and bustling atmosphere harkens to the days before supermarkets. – Customers can follow the yellow signs to the top floors, where they'll find household wares and more items made out of wicker than should rightfully exist.