River South District in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Julian & Kokenge Company
History of This Building
— Historic Landmark —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 3, 2023
1. Julian & Kokenge Company Marker
Once the headquarters of the Julian & Kokenge Co. which was founded by future United States Treasurer, William A. Julian in 1893. The company would steadily grow into one of the largest manufacturers of women's shoes in the nation, and a significant contributor to the United States shoe industry. The publicly owned company would continue to grow and expand in the decades that followed, including acquiring and absorbing additional manufacturers and establishing a national reputation for its products and business. The company remained headquartered at its Columbus plant until its demise in 1974, when a massive industry shift took place, moving production overseas. As its headquarters for over 40 years during a time of significant growth, the former Julian & Kokenge Co. factory in Columbus is the building most closely associated with the company and the only building with any such associations known to remain.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 39° 57.373′ N, 83° 0.067′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the River South District. Marker is on South Front Street just north of West Main Street (U.S. 62), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Riversouth Bioretention Basins (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Great Southern Hotel (about 500 feet away); Battleship U.S.S. Ohio (about 600 feet away); Johann Christian Heyl (approx. 0.2 miles away); America’s Pioneer Kindergarten (approx. 0.2 miles away); Columbus Feeder Canal / The Ohio- Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town Street Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); United Mine Workers of America (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 3, 2023
2. Julian & Kokenge Company Historic Landmark Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022
3. Julian & Kokenge Company Markers
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022
4. Julian & Kokenge Company Building
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022
5. Julian & Kokenge Company Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5. submitted on January 25, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
