Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Crown Tailors

408 E. Sixth Street

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

1. Crown Tailors Marker

Inscription. “Now, if you want to be draped in shape and hep on down, get your frantic fronts at Crown! crooned Dr. Hepcat, Laveda Durst, on the radio in 1945. “That's Crown Tailors, 408 East Sixth Street, in beautiful downtown Austin!" Hyman Samuelson had just returned from the war in the Pacific, started his haberdashery shop and prospered. Emblematic of mercantile East Sixth Street, Crown Tailors symbolized the street's comfortable blend of many races. Hyman Samuelson was an active Austinite - an actor in movies, an author, and a pivotal figure in raising contributions for the building of the Dell Jewish Community Center. He was truly “the merchant prince of Sixth Street."

Erected by City of Austin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 30° 16.026′ N, 97° 44.334′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. It is on East 6th Street east of Trinity St, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located along the wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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406 E 6th St, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rhambo Building (here, next to this marker); Shamrock Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Quast Building (a few steps from this marker); Kriesle Building (a few steps from this marker); Julius C. Wright (a few steps from this marker); J. L. Buaas Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named J. L. Buaas Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerry Creagh (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

2. Crown Tailors Marker

The view of the Crown Tailors Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2025

3. The view of the Crown Tailors Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.