The Union Shoe store has been in the Mehos/Pappas family since 1929 when the Mehos brothers, Alex and George bought it upon their arrival from Greece. The shop's original location was at 924 Rosser Ave., where The Monacle Optician is now, and offered services for custom made shoes, repairs, shoe shine and blocking and cleaning hats.
In 1952 Constantine Pappas came to Canada and in 1958 Constantine, or Gus as his customers more commonly knew him, took over the shop upon Alex's retirement. Before taking over the shop Gus spent many hours quietly observing his father-in-law. Gus picked up the trade during those hours of quiet observation and is self-taught.
In 1952 Constantine Pappas came to Canada and in 1958 Constantine, or Gus as his customers more commonly knew him, took over the shop upon Alex's retirement. Before taking over the shop Gus spent many hours quietly observing his father-in-law. Gus picked up the trade during those hours of quiet observation and is self-taught.
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