Crocs Store Opening in Historic Soho Townhouse

By Kelly O'Reilly

| Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 | Updated 4:19 PM EDT

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Crocs Store Opening in Historic Soho Townhouse

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The slow and steady renovation of a 192-year-old townhouse on the corner of Spring and Wooster is, alas, all in the name of getting ready for a new Crocs store.

The rubber clog empire will set up its newest shop in the landmarked building after giving it an extensive update that includes a fresh new facade and a glassed-in back room. Since being built in 1818, the Federal-style building has seen many tenants, including the Tennesse Mountain Restaurant, and in the '70s, a garage.

Hopefully Crocs won't zap all the charm out of the space because frankly, we're not overly thrilled about the merch.