The New Albany City Directory first reported this property in 1882-83, occupied by Joseph Zimmerman. Mr. Zimmerman was a baker and confectioner and housed his business in this Italianate building through 1906. Then, Peter J. Pfeffer, also a baker and confectioner, established his business here and remained through 1916.

By March 1920, Bert Richards had purchased the property for his grocery. Soon after, until 1930, he incorporated 215 East Main Street into his grocery. The business continued under Charles Richards in the late 1940s, and by the mid 1950s, Radio Sales and Service Co. occupied the storefront, relocating from next door at 215 East Main Street.