Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2008.006.0003 |
Object Name |
print, photographic |
Description |
International Shoe - Fitting Department Photo #2 of this record to be used in Belleville 1914 & Beyond. Photo #3 is 12" wide and was to be used on the cover of "Belleville 1914 and Beyond" |
Number of images |
3 |
Date |
12/15/1932 |
Title |
International Shoe - Fitting Dept (3 images) |
Collection |
Shoe - International Shoe Factory - Interior |
Accession number |
2008.006. |
People |
Kraemer, Florence Ruser - 2nd row from left, 3rd person. |
Notes |
International Shoe Factory building demolished by Louis Ruser and youngest son, Ken Ruser. For the building see 2002.064.0001 Exhibit Material: International Shoe of St. Louis, MO purchased the Sterling Shoe Co. on South First St. and in 1913 with the help of the Commercial Club purchased adjoining land for expansion. The company employed 100 people and along with the expansion installed a recreation area and new restrooms and showers. By 1921 the company had a daily capacity of 2,700 pairs of shoes and employed 275. International Shoe had become the nation's largest show manufacturer. 571 people were employed in Belleville with a weekly payroll of $10,000. In 1933 employees organized Local 28 and operated a co-op cafeteria. International Shoe struggled during the depression and eventually closed in the early 1950s. 1941 Belleville City Street Directory International Shoe Co - John H. Thompson, Supt. 215-19 S. First St. 1948 Belleville City Street Directory International Shoe Co., J. J. Fox Supt., 211 S. First St. 1952 Belleville City Street Directory N/A |