The Sole of Birmingham

• Source: Birmingham Historical Museum

Shermans Shoes, circa 1960

Feb 6 to June 5, 2010

The Sole of Birmingham: History of Sherman Shoes exhibit will open at the Birmingham Historical Museum & Park on February 6, 2010 and runs through June 5, 2010.  (Museum Hours Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1-4 PM)

The exhibition explores and chronicles the founding of a family owned shoe business first in Detroit, and later its expansion in 1957 into Birmingham and the entire Metro-Detroit area.  The exhibit features historic photographs, memorabilia, and vintage shoes from D. Larry Sherman's personal collection.   A size 23 Converse All-Star shoe worn by Detroit Pistons great Bob Lanier will be part of the display which runs through June 5, 2010.
 
The Birmingham Historical Museum & Park is open for public tours Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4 pm. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors, students and Birmingham Historical Society members. For more information regarding Museum programming and opportunities to volunteer, please call 248.530.1928 or e-mail at museum@ci.birmingham.mi.us. The Birmingham Historical Museum & Park is located at 556 W. Maple, Birmingham, Michigan at the intersection of Maple (15 Mile Rd) and Southfield.