Panama City in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Russ Shoe Shop
c.1949
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
1. Russ Shoe Shop (c. 1949) Marker
Inscription.
Russ Shoe Shop. c.1949. After moving to Panama City Florida in late 1947 Morise and Clera opened Russ Shoe Shop at 1107 Cove Blvd. in 1949. Their shoe repair business was to become a pillar of the Glenwood community. About 1960, the Russ family built a new building next door at 1109 Cove Blvd. which included enough space to expand their business. Russ Shoe Shop and Store provided the Bay County residents another option for the purchase of shoes for their families. Over the next 30 years the business continued as a staple for the community with Morise and Clera Russ as active participants in the progressive development of Glenwood.
After moving to Panama City Florida in late 1947 Morise and Clera opened Russ Shoe Shop at 1107 Cove Blvd. in 1949. Their shoe repair business was to become a pillar of the Glenwood community. About 1960, the Russ family built a new building next door at 1109 Cove Blvd. which included enough space to expand their business. Russ Shoe Shop and Store provided the Bay County residents another option for the purchase of shoes for their families. Over the next 30 years the business continued as a staple for the community with Morise and Clera Russ as active participants in the progressive development of Glenwood.
Erected 2024 by Panama City Quality of Life Program.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 30° 10.105′ N, 85° 39.028′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. Marker is on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard (Florida Route 77) south of 11th Court, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1109 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Panama City FL 32401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
