Black and white and color image of Williams Shoe Factory, 830 Murray Street. It was founded March 7, 1922 by three Portsmouth brothers - A. Graves, Forest L., and Paul G. Williams, sons of W. Grant Williams. In 1935 they purchased the Excelsior Shoe Company, built in 1913 at Gallia Street and Campbell Avenue. An addition in 1955 extended the plant to Murray Street. (the left wing in this photo) Williams closed in 1976 and Mitchellace (Sole Choice) moved into the building in 1980.
Colored image of Williams Shoe Factory, 830 Murray Street. It was founded March 7, 1922 by three Portsmouth brothers - A. Graves, Forest L., and Paul G. Williams, sons of W. Grant Williams. In 1935 they purchased the Excelsior Shoe Company building which was built in 1913. Williams closed in 1976. Mitchellace (Sole Choice) moved into the building in 1980.
