Clinton Hill in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Shoe Factory Building
1899 - 2005
This building was erected when this area of Clinton Hill was the center of New York's shoe manufacturing industry, which disappeared during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Sam Hellerman, an immigrant from Latvia, bought this building from the banks in 1940. He was called the Dean of the Textile Waste Industry, respected for his honesty and integrity. He specialized in wool and synthetic cuttings from sweater and coat factories.
His sons, Joe and Bob, expanded the business, shipping textile raw materials for the automobile, mattress, and fabric industries domestically and worldwide.
With the decline of the textile industry, and the renaissance of Clinton Hill, the "boys" decided to convert the building to residential use, which is what it is now — a very unique and comfortable place to live.
Architect: OAPD - Arthur Yellin
Contractor: Hana International - David Yu
Sales Agent: Corcoran Group - Kara Kasper
This building is dedicated to the employees of Jacob Voibel's shoe factory and S. Hellerman Inc. who helped keep the building alive, throught and and Korean artisans who beautifully renovated the building.
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Location. 40° 41.23′ N, 73° 57.675′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Clinton Hill. Marker is on Greene Avenue west of Classon Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 242 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11238, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clinton Hill Historic District (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Clinton Hill Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Clinton Hill Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Clinton Hill Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Clinton Hill Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Fort Greene Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Parkham Playground (approx. half a mile away); Votes For Women (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
