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Kaufman Footwear Lobby and Office (Kaufman Lofts)in-person Doors Open Waterloo Region

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Kaufman Footwear Lobby and Office (Kaufman Lofts)

    Kaufman Footwear Lobby and Office (Kaufman Lofts)

    Step through the impressive main entrance of the Kaufman Footwear factory, now Kaufman Lofts. Visit the lobby and former executive office. See original plaster ceilings, pendant lighting, woodwork, stone trim, flooring, fireplace and other original fixtures. Architect Albert Kahn pioneered a revolution in industrial building technology in structures like this, increasing window area, fireproofing and open space.

    Contact info

    404 King Street West (enter at the corner of King Street West and Francis Street North)
    Kitchener, Ontario

    Architecture

    Year built: 1908, 1911, 1920, 1925, renovated 2005-06

    Architect: Albert Kahn, Detroit (1908-25), Quadrangle Architects, Toronto (2005-06)

    Dates/hours open

    Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 05:00pm

    Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.