Mahlon Haines
Mahlon N. Haines | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Morrison Haines March 5, 1875 |
| Died | October 31, 1962 (aged 87) |
| Alma mater | Maryland Agricultural College |
| Known for | Shoe sales, philanthropy |
| Spouses | June Brown Irwin
(m. 1909; died 1951)Grace Marianne Churchill
(m. 1957–1962) |
| Children | 3, with first wife |
Mahlon Nathaniel Haines (March 5, 1875 – October 31, 1962) was an American businessman and philanthropist in York, Pennsylvania. Haines arrived in York in 1905 where he became very successful at selling shoes. Referred to as the "Shoe Wizard", Haines shared his wealth with his community and employees. A local residential subdivision and adjacent road are named after him. His most evident legacy is the Haines Shoe House in Hallam, which is readily visible from U.S. Route 30 east of York.