Hamilton-Brown Shoe Factory
National Register of Historic Places

Hamilton-Brown Shoe Factory

Columbia, Boone County, Missouri
Listed
July 18, 2002
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
02000791

About this property

The Hamilton-Brown Shoe Factory was the first large scale industrial operation in Columbia, Missouri. It was built in 1906-1907 by the Brown Shoe Company, the largest shoe manufacture in the world at the time. It was the first plant built outside of St. Louis and was operational from 1907-1939 The building today has been converted into offices. The company was a large manufacturer of men's, women's and children's shoes. In 1888, the Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company built a factory at the northeast corner of 21st and Locust in a fading upper-class residential neighborhood in St. Louis. Already a force in St. Louis industry, the company doubled its sales between 1890 and 1900. By the early 20th century, Hamilton-Brown with six manufacturing facilities claimed world leadership in boots and shoes. At one time, the company was the largest shoe manufacturer in the world. Their product line brand included the "American Gentleman" and "American Lady". It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Location

1123 Wilkes Blvd.
Columbia, Boone County, Missouri
38.96069, -92.32292

Categories

INDUSTRY
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Sources

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When was Hamilton-Brown Shoe Factory listed on the National Register?

Hamilton-Brown Shoe Factory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Hamilton-Brown Shoe Factory?

Hamilton-Brown Shoe Factory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Hamilton-Brown Shoe Factory is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1906.

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