Astoria in Clatsop County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Gimre's Shoe Store
Oldest Family Shoe Store in OR
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2015
1. Gimre's Shoe Store Marker
Founded in 1892 by Sven Gimre,
Bootmaker from Sola, Norway
Grandfather of present owners
Jon and Pete
Gimre
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 46° 11.361′ N, 123° 49.728′ W. Marker is in Astoria, Oregon, in Clatsop County. Marker is on 14th Street south of Columbia River Highway (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the wall of subject building, just south of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 239 14th Street, Astoria OR 97103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 14th Street Ferry Slip (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbia River Tugs And Towboats (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pilots on the Columbia River (about 400 feet away); Fort Astoria (about 500 feet away); Into the Unknown (about 500 feet away); Ranald MacDonald (about 600 feet away); Site of Original Settlement of Astoria (about 600 feet away); At Play on the River (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Astoria.
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2015
2. Gimre's Shoe Store (wide view; marker mounted at wall on left)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
