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ROLLING'S BOOTERY. Established in 1916, | ROLLING'S BOOTERY. Established in 1916, Rolling's was started by Leo Rolling at a location at Ninth and Main. The business slogan was "Where Shoes Are Really Fitted." (1) Nothing cost higher than $2.95. (2) | ||
He became more interested in corrective fitting at a time with the Enna Jettick line of women's shoes came out. This offered the first cmplete size range in the country. Rolling continued his interest in corrective fitting and graduated from the Health Spot Institute which manufactured the nation's largest line of corrective shoes in men's, women's, and children's shoes. Rolling also added the Crosby Square shoes for men. (3) | |||
Leo was joined by his son Jack after his graduation from [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. (4) | |||
The 1934 through 1968 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed the address as 255 W. 8th. | |||
The 1970 through 1993 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1098 Main. | |||
Source: Chronology-1986 Telegraph Herald p. 5D | See: [[ROLLING, John J.|John J. ROLLING]] | ||
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1. Chronology-1986 ''Telegraph Herald'' p. 5D | |||
2. "Like Father, Like Son," ''Telegraph-Herald,'' June 17, 1951, p. 9 | |||
3. Ibid. | |||
4. Ibid. | |||
[[Category: Shoe/Boot Retailers]] | [[Category: Shoe/Boot Retailers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:22, 13 December 2020
ROLLING'S BOOTERY. Established in 1916, Rolling's was started by Leo Rolling at a location at Ninth and Main. The business slogan was "Where Shoes Are Really Fitted." (1) Nothing cost higher than $2.95. (2)
He became more interested in corrective fitting at a time with the Enna Jettick line of women's shoes came out. This offered the first cmplete size range in the country. Rolling continued his interest in corrective fitting and graduated from the Health Spot Institute which manufactured the nation's largest line of corrective shoes in men's, women's, and children's shoes. Rolling also added the Crosby Square shoes for men. (3)
Leo was joined by his son Jack after his graduation from LORAS COLLEGE. (4)
The 1934 through 1968 Dubuque City Directory listed the address as 255 W. 8th.
The 1970 through 1993 Dubuque City Directory listed 1098 Main.
See: John J. ROLLING
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Source:
1. Chronology-1986 Telegraph Herald p. 5D
2. "Like Father, Like Son," Telegraph-Herald, June 17, 1951, p. 9
3. Ibid.
4. Ibid.