Roberts, Johnson and Rand-International Shoe Company Complex
The Roberts, Johnson and Rand-International Shoe Company Complex is a historic building in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Roberts, Johnson and Rand-International Shoe Company Complex | |
 The Roberts, Johnson and Rand-International Shoe Company Complex in 2012 | |
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| Location | Mississippi and Hickory Streets, St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Coordinates | 38°37′10″N 90°12′47″W |
| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1903 |
| Architect | Theodore C. Link |
| NRHP reference No. | 84002670[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 23, 1984 |
Location
The building is located on the corner of Mississippi Street and Hickory Street in St. Louis, Missouri.[2]
History
The building was erected for the Roberts, Johnson and Rand, a shoe manufacturing company later known as the International Shoe Company (which became Furniture Brands International). It was designed by German-born American architect Theodore C. Link. It is notable as one of the first St. Louis factories specifically designed for shoe production.[3]
Architectural significance
It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 23, 1984.[2]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Robert, Johnson and Rand-International Shoe Company Complex". National Park Service. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- Mary N. Stiritz (June 1984). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Roberts, Johnson & Rand/International Shoe Company Complex" (PDF). Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2015-09-04.
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