Carhartt West Homestead - The Waterfront

Opened in November 2014 on the site of a former steel mill, Carhartt in the Waterfront is proud to carry on the tradition of blue-collar excellence established by the hardworking men and women who earned our region the “Steel City” moniker. Many of the customers who visit the Waterfront store are second and third generation mill workers still producing the steel and iron that helped build America. What makes our store great is the commitment Carhartt has to providing those workers with a wide and varied selection of apparel. While we are dedicated to outfitting the hardworking man, we don’t stop there. We have a large selection for women and children, durable enough to stand up to any amount of work or play. As our customers are committed to their lives work, we at Carhartt strive to provide them with superior customer service and a wide array of knowledge.

Established in 1889.
Hamilton Carhartt was born in 1855 in Macedon Lock, New York. He grew up in Southern Michigan and his entrepreneurial style was reflected in the modifying of his last name by adding an extra “t” to ensure he would stand out from other businessmen. He initially established a furnishing business which would continue to drive his ambition to succeed and lead him to create his own products. With some helpful advice from his first potential buyer, he realized his products had to be different. After talking with a railroad engineer, he created an overall garment specifically for the railroad worker which had never been made before. Hamilton Carhartt founded his namesake company in 1889 and began making work wear with a single goal in mind: Set a standard of excellence to which all others would aspire.