103 Years Later, This Jamaica Plain Business Is Closing Its Doors

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — George’s Shoe Store will be closing this month after more than a century in operation on 669 Centre St.

George Abrams founded the store in 1922. The business has offered shoes, handbags, and jewelry for three generations worth of family.

Abrams’s granddaughter and current owner, Susan Baroff, announced on Facebook earlier this year.

“We have been proud to serve you and the community for so long and extend our deepest gratitude for your patronage,” Baroff said. “Retirement is a welcome rest and allows us to focus on health, family and travel.”

The store’s final day will be on Sunday, June 15. According to Baroff, certain items are being sold at a large discount in the company’s final days.