Melville Shoe Corporation
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| Industry | Footwear |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1892 |
| Founder | Frank Melville |
| Defunct | 1922 |
| Fate | Operating |
| Successor | Melville Corporation (now CVS Corp) |
| Headquarters | Harrison, New York |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Shoes |
The Melville Shoe Corporation was a Harrison, New York-based[1] shoe company.
Founded by Frank Melville in 1892,[2] the company was incorporated in 1916. From its inception through 1923 it never had an unprofitable year, and paid dividends on preferred stock from 1916 to 1923.[3]
In 1922 the company was reorganized as the Melville Corporation, which would grow into a major retail conglomerate.[2]
