Milton S. Florsheim
Milton S. Florsheim | |
|---|---|
 Shown circa 1924. | |
| Born | July 27, 1868 |
| Died | December 22, 1936 (age 68) |
| Known for | Founder of Florsheim Shoes |
| Spouse | Gertrude Stern |
| Children | Irving S. Florsheim Harold Milton Florsheim |
| Parent(s) | Henriette Nusbaum Florsheim Sigmund Florsheim |
| Family | Claire Zeisler (daughter-in-law) |
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 Montreal, Canada on July 27, 1868, the son of Henriette (née Nusbaum) and Sigmund Florsheim.[3] Shortly before he started grade school, the Florsheim family relocated to the Chicago area. 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] Harold was married to artist Claire Florsheim Zeisler. Irving's daughter Nancy married architect Bertrand Goldberg;[8] and Irving's daughter, Mary, was married to actor and singer Allan Jones.[9][10]
Florsheim died on December 22, 1936 in Los Angeles, California, aged 68.[4][2]
References
- ^ "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 ...
- ^ a b "M.s. Florsheim Dead at 68". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. December 24, 1936.
- ^ a b c Who's who in Chicago and Illinois, Volume 1, p 209
- ^ a b "M.S. Florsheim, Shoe Company Founder, Is Dead". Chicago Tribune. December 23, 1936.
- ^ New York Times: "HAROLD M. FLORSHEIM obituary, February 2, 1987.
- ^ Chicago Tribune: "Sarabel "Sue" Florsheim, 91 - Philanthropist for medicine, arts", May 13, 2004.
- ^ Chicago Tribune: "Lillian Florsheim, 92 - Noted Chicago Sculptor", January 1, 1989.
- ^ Marina City History: "Nancy Goldberg, restaurateur", November 12, 1996.
- ^ 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
- ^ "Allan Jones Weds Florsheim Heiress". The Desert Sun. January 3, 1958.