Milton S. Florsheim
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BruceS
N 41° 58.927 W 087° 41.268
16T E 443021 N 4648019
Founder of major shoe company Florsheim Shoes, interred in Rosehill Mausoleum on Chicago's northside.
Waymark Code: WMJ2X
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2006
Views: 52
In 1892 Milton Florsheim began making shoes in a small factory in Chicago. The first pair he made with his father, Sigmund were a combination of style, comfort and high quality workmanship. Milton knew that high quality shoes was not enough to make his business grow, he worked hard developing a distribution network, providing support to his new dealers. He also opened a large number of company stores. His company became a big success, with the brand surviving to this day.
The coordinates given are for the entry to the mausoleum. To find the Florsheim go upstairs and down the hall. It will be on your right. There usually is an attendant on duty who can give you assistance.
Description:
Shoe company founder
Date of birth: 07/27/1868
Date of death: 12/22/1936
Area of notoriety: Other
Marker Type: Crypt (below ground)
Setting: Indoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Mon - Sat 8 am - 4 pm Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Fee required?: No
Web site: Not listed
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