East Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
International Tailoring Company Building
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 30, 2017
1. International Tailoring Company Building Marker
Constructed in 1920, this was the New York headquarters of the International Tailoring Company and its subsidiary, J.T. Taylor & Company. It was one of the world's largest manufacturers of men's custom-made clothing.
From the early to mid-20th Century, the company's "Tailors to the Trade" made suits, topcoats, tuxedos, and other clothing sold by merchant tailors across the U.S. and abroad.
The architechture firm Starrett & Van Vleck designed the building as well as the Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue flagship stores in Manhattan.
The building converted to cooperative apartments in 1980. It is owned by the Fourth Avenue Owners Corporation.
Herman Melville lived in a townhouse on this site from 1847 to 1850. He began writing Moby Dick while living here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 43.945′ N, 73° 59.398′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Village. Marker is at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and East 12th Street on Fourth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Fourth Avenue, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Petersfield (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 30, 2017
2. International Tailoring Company Building Marker - Wide View
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 30, 2017
3. The International Tailoring Company Building
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 955 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
