Florsheim Shoe Company Building, Industrial landmark in Avondale, Chicago, United States
The Florsheim Shoe Company Building features modern concrete, metal, and glass materials at 3963 West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood.
Constructed between 1924 and 1926, the building served as headquarters for Florsheim Shoe Company, which employed 2,500 workers and managed 71 retail outlets.
The structure, designed by architect Alfred S. Alschuler, represents early 20th-century industrial architecture and received Chicago Landmark status in March 2006.
The former shoe factory and warehouse has been converted into residential lofts while maintaining the original industrial elements of the building.
During its peak operations, the facility supported a network of 9,000 dealers and regional wholesale distributors across the United States.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1926
Architects: Alfred Samuel Alschuler
GPS coordinates: 41.93890,-87.72660
Latest update: March 10, 2025 22:12
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