Historic shops are commercial establishments recognized for their economic, historical, social, and architectural value. This typology, which thrived in 19th-century, introduced a concept of "museums of hospitality," where architecture became a medium for both sales and display. Within the context of the Industrial Revolution and the expansion of railway networks across European cities, economic growth encouraged these establishments to showcase new products in increasingly elaborate architectural forms. This study examines the architectural typology of historic shops in the city of Turin, emphasizing key features of storefronts and display cases that characterize this heritage. A historical framework was established through areview of available bibliography, which highlighted the scarcity of recent studies on this subject and underscored the need for a contemporary reassessment of these heritage sites.