Commercial 65 Photo by Morlev S Acorn , ("ourtesv Pictures of the Past by I,eards - Looking West (c.1903) On the right, the newly built brick store of Sterns Bros , which opened in 1902 before either the Bank of Commerce or the J.J. Hughes store was built. Next to it is the Matthew, McLean & Company store. Courtesy Picture* of the Past by Ijeardr Prowse Bros . & Co. (1895). An imposing four story structure. Their marquee was sure to attract trade. After this building burned, Sterns Bros , built their store on the site.