Hamilton-Brown Shoe Factory
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Factory, Historic shoe factory in Columbia, Missouri.
The four-story rectangular industrial building features brick construction with a flat roof and two prominent towers for elevators and facilities.
Constructed in 1906-1907, the Hamilton-Brown Shoe Factory operated as the first major industrial facility in Columbia until its closure in 1939.
The factory represented the expansion of industrial manufacturing beyond St. Louis, marking a shift in Missouri's economic development patterns.
Located at 1123 Wilkes Boulevard in Columbia, the structure now functions as an office complex while maintaining its original architectural elements.
This manufacturing facility belonged to the Hamilton-Brown Company, which held the position of largest shoe producer worldwide in the early 1900s.
Location: Missouri
GPS coordinates: 38.96056,-92.32278
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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