White House Shoe Company in St Louis Opens Grand Brown Shoe Block
A detailed historical feature describes the White House building on Washington Avenue in St Louis, the new Brown Shoe Company headquarters. It highlights the seven story reinforced terra cotta structure, advanced heating cooling, shipping and elevator systems, private telephones, and a gravity conveyor network linking floors for efficient distribution to 15,000 customers. The article casts the project as a landmark in western business and notes the company’s nationwide reach and bold architectural statement.
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Buster Brown Shoes Factory Output Declares New Lines
The notice outlines production at a St Louis site for Buster Brown Blue Ribbon shoes and related lines. It cites annual capacity and price ranges from 2.50 to 3.50 per pair, with models including High top and regular men’s shoes, produced for sale nationally through retailers.
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Brown Block The White House Saint Louis Shoe Firm HQ
The Brown Block in Saint Louis on Washington Avenue at Seventeenth Street houses the Brown Shoe Company. Describes lighting from a 3000 incandescence system, an eight panel switchboard, and independent circuits for elevators, fans, and motors. Details lobby and salesroom finishes, rubber floor, marble and brick walls, and a spacious office layout emphasizing comfort and business decor.
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