Fred Diehl established the American Shoe House in
Woodsfield in 1887. His store was
located on the east side of Main Street almost opposite the Post Office. In 1906 it was the only exclusively shoe
store in Monroe County. Click here for
a view of the residence of Fred Diehl.
Picture from the book, Souvenir of Woodsfield and Monroe County 1906
issued by The Monroe County Republican, Woodsfield, Ohio, 1906
Photo scanned and provided by Richard Harrington -- e-mail: richardharrington@cox.net