Selling a Robeson's Department Store 100th anniversary plate. White ceramic plate with blue design of store and quotes "Champaign's Largest...Friendliest Store", "Meet you on the Skyway", and "Serving Cham-Bana Land since 1874. Measures 8" in diameter. Excellent condition! Any questions...just ask! :) About: Robeson's Department Store was a renowned, family-owned retail institution in Champaign, Illinois, founded in 1874 by Frank Kern (F.K.) Robeson. Originally a small dry goods shop, it grew into an iconic downtown shopping destination known for its community focus, quality service, and, for a time, a popular lunch counter. The store operated for 116 years before closing in December 1989.