Sgt. G. Ryden captured this image on February 26, 1919 at Tours, Indre et Loire, France. The photo shows Shoe Room Number 8, where around 4500 pairs of shoes are repaired daily. The photo was taken as part of the documentation of American military activities during World War I.

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