Emmitsburg Shoe Factory by Richard D. L. Fulton The Emmitsburg Shoe Factory, formerly located on Chesapeake Avenue, served as a primary place of employment for the residents of Emmitsburg and surrounding areas for decades. Talk of the possibility of establishing a shoe factory surfaced during February 1946, when that topic became the subject of discussion…

by Lisa C. Cantwell Dear Reader: This is a column to help you determine the history and value of your heirlooms, attic finds, flea market purchases or antique items. Please send a picture and description of your piece, such as how you acquired it and any details about its history to tomandlisa@wildblue.net I’ll research any…