Milton S. Florsheim

Milton S. Florsheim
Born July 27, 1868
Chicago, Illinois
Died December 22, 1936 (age 68)
Known for Founder of Florsheim Shoes
Spouse(s) Gertrude Stern
Parent(s) Henriette Nusbaum Florsheim
Sigmund Florsheim
Family Irving S. Florsheim
Harold Milton Florsheim

Milton S. Florsheim (July 27, 1868 - December 22, 1936), was the chairman of the board and founder of Florsheim Shoes.[1]

Biography

Florsheim was born to a Jewish family[2] in Chicago, Illinois on July 27, 1868, the son of Henriette (nee Nusbaum) and Sigmund Florsheim.[3] He attended Chicago public schools.[3] He worked in his father's shoe store before founding Florsheim Shoes in 1892.[4] Florsheim was connected with the American Jewish Committee and the Jewish Charities of Chicago and was a trustee of Northwestern University.

In 1894, he married Gertrude Stern; they had two sons, Irving S. and Harold Milton (1900-1987).[3][5][6][7] He died on December 22, 1936.[4][2] Irving's daughter Nancy married architect Bertrand Goldberg;[8] and Irving's daughter Mary, was married to actor Allan Jones.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Milton S. Florsheim Dead". Wall Street Journal. December 24, 1936. Retrieved 2011-10-09. Milton S. Florsheim, chairman of the board and founder of Florsheim Shoe Co, died Tuesday of a heart ailment Mr. Florsheim, who was 68 years of ...
  2. 1 2 "M.s. Florsheim Dead at 68". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. December 24, 1936.
  3. 1 2 3 Who's who in Chicago and Illinois, Volume 1, p 209
  4. 1 2 "M.S. Florsheim, Shoe Company Founder, Is Dead". Chicago Tribune. December 23, 1936.
  5. ↑ New York Times: "HAROLD M. FLORSHEIM February 2, 1987
  6. ↑ Chicago Tribune: "Sarabel "Sue" Florsheim, 91 - Philanthropist for medicine, arts" by Tara Deering May 13, 2004
  7. ↑ Chicago Tribune: "Lillian Florsheim, 92 - Noted Chicago Sculptor" January 01, 1989
  8. ↑ Marina City History: "Nancy Goldberg, restaurateur" November 12, 1996
  9. ↑ Chicago Tribune: "Noted figure in thoroughbred racing circles - Owned Cougar II, National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame inductee in 2006" By Serena Maria Daniels February 15, 2010
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