1930s
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Carl Barone was born in 1932 in Camden, New Jersey.
1940s
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He began his shoe career as a stock boy at age 12 at Shapiro Shoes in Camden, and eventually selling shoes at Ricky's Shoes in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
1950s
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Carl married his high school sweetheart Loretta in 1952. Shortly thereafter, Carl proudly served in the military.
1950s-1960s
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Carl opened his own shoe store in 1958 in Moorestown, New Jersey. It wasn’t long before he and his family settled there as well.
1960s-1970s
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With a desire for all his customers to have shoes that fit comfortably, Carl quickly earned a reputation for quality shoes and superior customer service.
1980s
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As the number of customers visiting this destination store grew, so did Carl's Shoes. In 1982, Carl bought the property next door and doubled in size.
1980s-1990s
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Carl’s Shoes could now offer his customers more brands and more styles for every member of the family. Plus, provide custom and prescription footwear to customers throughout the Delaware Valley.
2000s
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Carl Barone is as well known, for his commitment to the community and neighbors as he is for selling shoes.
2000s
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In 2005, a fire destroyed Carl's Shoes. Carl and the store were such a vital part of the community that a local business allowed Carl's Shoes to operate out of its basement while the store was rebuilt.
2000s
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When Carl’s Shoes reopened in its original location at 27 Main Street, it was bigger and better than ever.
Today
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Although times have changed, Carl's Shoes has remained a family business providing quality footwear for men, women and children. And today three generations continue the Carl's Shoes philosophy to provide "Shoes that are fitted…not just sold".