âRiverside was birthed during the 1918 pandemic" Eileen Buckley By: WKBW Staff and last updated 2020-12-23 13:50:11-05 DEPEW, N.Y. â âRiverside was birthed during the 1918 pandemic,â declared Natalie Neumann, owner, Riverside Menâs Shop. Eileen Buckley Photo inside Riverside Menâs Shop that originally opened in 1918. The pandemic is taking a toll on businesses of all backgrounds, including one with deep roots here in Western New York. Riverside Menâs Shop has been a part of Buffalo's retail landscape since 1918. But even with more than 100-years of history, the store is not immune to the ravages of the pandemic. Fast-forward 102-years later and Neumann stands in front of racks of suits at riverside men's shop in Depew reflecting on the stores legacy.