Our History
June 1, 1918 Dr George Gilbert opened a small optical on exchange street in Owosso, MI
January 1, 1920 Dr. Madison Gilbert joined his father, renaming the practice to “Gilbert and Son, Optometrists”
January 1, 1946 Dr Gilbert’s brother in law, Dr. Robert A Hass, graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1946 following his service in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Upon returning to Michigan, he Joined Dr. Madison Gilbert and the two practiced together in the Conner building in Owosso.
January 1, 1961 Gilbert and Hass expanded to Durand, opening a small satellite office on Saginaw street.
January 1, 1965 Gilbert and Hass opened a new office on Hickory street in Owosso, which is still used by Hass Vision Center today.
January 1, 1976 1976 Dr. Robert A. Hass’ son, Dr. William Hass graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry, and joined his father and uncle in practice.
January 1, 1977 Gilbert and Hass open a satillite office in Chesaning, MI
August 31, 1981 Dr. Robert A. Hass’ youngest son, Dr. Robert M. Hass joined the practice after graduating from the Illinois College of Optometry.
January 1, 1986 The Chesaning office moved to it’s curent location on Broad Street
January 2, 1986 Dr. Madison Gilbert retired in 1986 after practicing optometry in Owosso for 66 years.
January 1, 1987 The Durand location moved from downtown to a larger space in Monroe Plaza.
January 1, 1988 Dr. Robert A. Hass retired due to failing health.
January 1, 2000 The Durand location moved next door into a much larger facility.
January 1, 2011 Dr. Robert M Hass’ son, Dr. Steven Hass, joined Hass Vision Center after graduating from the Illinois College of Optometry.
January 1, 2018 Hass Vision Center celebrated a century of eyecare in Owosso.
Practice Founded
Gilbert and Son
Gilbert and Hass
Durand Office Opens
Owosso Moves
Dr. William Hass Joins The Practice
Chesaning Office Opens
Dr. Robert M. Hass Joins The Practice
Chesaning Office Moves
Dr. Madison Gilbert Retires
Durand Office Moves
Dr. Robert A. Hass Retires
Durand Office Expands
Dr. Steven Hass Joins The Practice
Hass Vision Center Turns 100
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