Nearly two years after closing its Dearborn store and putting its building up for sale, the owner of Lynch’s costume store is preparing to return for a summer reopening.

Unable to sell the building at 939 Howard,  just north of Michigan Avenue, the Lynch family could reopen its Dearborn location just in time to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The Lynch store was founded in 1949.

The Lynch family closed its Dearborn store in June 2007, citing paid parking as one of the reasons for departing, and put its building up for sale.  The family consolidated its Dearborn operations into its Livonia and Warren stores. But now, with the state’s economy in shambles, the family is said to be considering consolidating its operations in Warren into the Dearborn store. A sign in the window of the Dearborn store says it will reopen in May but employees say it will be a bit later into summer.

Whatever the reason for the change, we are happy to see the vacant Lynch building will soon be reopened and again selling a wide selection of Halloween costumes, along with the family’s trademark selections of dance attire, theatrical accessories, makeup and other supplies. Given that the Michaels Arts & Craft store on Michigan Avenue is now officially closed and its signs removed, having a store move back to Dearborn is most welcome.