The story
A self-proclaimed 'Shoe Wizard' built this five-story work boot-shaped house as an advertisement—then gave free weekend stays to elderly couples.
Everything that was here
- 1948–present · still open
Haines Shoe HouseNovelty Building
A self-proclaimed 'Shoe Wizard' built this five-story work boot-shaped house as an advertisement—then gave free weekend stays to elderly couples.
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