Abfalterer Family
History
Gottfried Abfalterer begins an apprenticeship whit Nikolaus Oberhollenzer (“Templ Niggl”) in St.Johann. First, it not operates only in the workshop, as was customary in the past. He was traveling on farms and rural environment to manufacture shoes on request. This first as a journeyman then as an independent Master
The founding of a travel trading business for shoewear
Opening a Shoe shop in Luttach
Expansion to leatherwear in the store in Luttach
Opening a Shoe shop in Mühlen in Taufers
The son Norbert learned the craft of the shoemaker and acquires the Master
Opening a 2nd store in Luttach
The founder Gottfried Abfalterer dies at the age of 74 years
The children Norbert, Rosmarie und Karl take over the Family business
Refurbishment of the store in Mühlen in Taufers
Refurbishment of the store in Luttach at the main road
Refurbishment of the 2nd store in Luttach
Matthias and Magdalena, children of the Winding-Abfalterer Rosmarie, take responsibility in the management of the company