What Happened to P.W. Minor, the 151-Year-Old Shoe Company Founded by Civil War Veterans

#ShoeHistory #AmericanBrands #MadeInUSA What happened to P.W. Minor, the 151-year-old shoe company founded by Civil War veterans? Founded in 1867, P.W. Minor grew from a small New York shoemaker into one of America's oldest footwear manufacturers. For generations, the company survived wars, the Great Depression, foreign competition, and the decline of American shoe manufacturing. But after multiple rescue attempts and a major ownership change, P.W. Minor suddenly ceased operations in 2018, bringing 151 years of shoemaking history to an end. Discover the rise, survival, and final collapse of a remarkable American shoe company—and what happened to its historic factory after the brand disappeared. Subscribe for more stories about legendary American shoe brands, forgotten factories, and the companies that once defined American manufacturing. #PWMinor #ShoeCompany #AmericanManufacturing #VintageShoes #BusinessHistory