This area was home to many prominent innovators and leaders in the field of fashion. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.

Many of the most prominent publishers in America and the world were located here, producing some of the most significant works of literature of the last two hundred years. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.

This six-story loft building was constructed in 1888 by architect G.A. Schellenger for John Glass & Son. For decades it served as the headquarters and printing plant of the fashion publisher Fairchild Publishing, producer of Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), among other publications. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

Multiple sites in the neighborhood bear significant connections to popular films, television, music, and entertainment. Listen to a playlist featuring a selection of songs by some of the amazing artists connected to this area. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.