Selby Shoe Company

The Selby Shoe Company opened a four-story factory along South Third Street in Ironton, Ohio in 1926. The facility was purchased in 1943 by the Wilson Athletic Goods Mfg. Co.

History

On June 29, 1926, the Selby Shoe Company opened a four-story factory along South Third Street in Ironton, Ohio.(2) The facility was purchased on October 29, 1943 by the Wilson Athletic Goods Mfg. Co.(1)

Gallery

Sources

  1. “Wilson Athletic Company, 1943.” Story of the Glorious Past, One Hundred Years. N.p.: n.p., 1949. 47.
  2. “Selby Building Erected, 1926.” Story of the Glorious Past, One Hundred Years. N.p.: n.p., 1949. 36.

5 Responses to “Selby Shoe Company”

  1. Stu Neyland →
    February 12, 2011 at 1:37 pm #

    Is there anyone out there who can tell us something about a reverse etched glass “SELBY ARCH PRESERVER SHOES” sign that I have?
    I would be happy to send photos!
    Thanks,
    Stu Neyland

  2. Sherman Cahal →
    February 18, 2011 at 1:06 am #

    Like this?
    http://www.cemetarian.com/images/w298_Selby_Shoes.jpg

  3. Albert →
    April 12, 2011 at 4:45 pm #

    Sure, what do you want to know? Be happy to buy it from you at a good price.

  4. Larry Burfield →
    April 17, 2011 at 7:07 am #

    Stu: Selby Shoe Co was my Great Grandmothers family. Send a photo and rough size of the glass sign and I can tell you what I know about it. Have you owned it for a long time?
    Thanks,
    Larry R. Burfield
    Bexley, Ohio

    burfield@aol.com

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