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  1. Jul 4, 2019 · Brand History & Philosophy. C.H. Wohlford via Vancouver Heritage Society. The roots of Dayton Boots can be traced back 1940s Vancouver. A bartender named C.H. ‘Charlie’ Wohlford was in the midst of gaining a strong reputation for repairing logging boots in the back of a popular Vancouver drinking establishment, the Lumberman’s Social Club.

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  2. Feb 20, 2013 · Dayton '64s are the original boot that built Dayton's reputation. Their story tells the story of British Colombia's logging industry and characters. Before there was a Dayton Boot, there was a popular gambling and drinking establishment at 64 East Hasting Street in Vancouver called the Lumberman's Social Club. The club was managed by C. H. 'Charlie' Wohlford. Charlie had a long history in the ...

  3. Dayton Boots, one of the world’s only handmade shoe factories still in production, will open a new retail outlet this month on Granville Island in Vancouver. The tentative opening date is May 14th. This marks the beginning of a new era for the Vancouver business, which has been located at 2250 East Hastings since 1948.

  4. The Dayton Legend – Dayton Boots Est. 1946. At Dayton, we're proud to say that we're Canadian owned and operated. We're proud of the fact that after 58 years our handcrafted boots are still being made in our factory at 2250 East Hastings Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. We're proud of our roots deep in the heart of "East Van".

  5. Dec 6, 2007 · Dayton has been producing footwear, most famously motorcycle boots, since 1946 and has occupied the location on Hastings St. since 1950. The sign has become a local landmark. Read the extensive history of the business below. Waymark Code: WM2QBD. Location: British Columbia, Canada.

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    Aug 28, 2007 · Boots with history. Posted by Ashley at Sumo Collaborator on August 28, 2007. Vancouver Sun's John Mackie writes about the legend of Dayton Boots, and their appearance at the 2007 Pacific National Exhibition. VANCOUVER - Legend has it that in the '50s and '60s, guys who wore Dayton boots were supposed to break them in by stomping some poor soul ...

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  8. Apr 16, 2014 · It is an iconic British Columbia Brand name that is profiled as part of the ongoing BC People series highlighting the people and companies at work in the energy sector. The Dayton Boots story ...