Knize--New York City Branch
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:17 pm
For you clothing history buffs I finally have been able to communicate with a member of the Knize family regarding its New York City branch.
I was interested since my grandmother held a part-time job as bookkeeper in the 1960's.
Kinize, Inc., was located at 24 East 56th Street, the site of the Sony Building (formerly the AT & T Building and AT & T Headquarters). I am guessing that it was located next to the present Oxxford Store.
It was in operation from 1949-1974.
Suits were made on the premises. Trousers and waistcoats were made by homeworkers.
At the time of the sale of the building Kinize-NYC had ceased operation and had gone out of buisness. It closed due to the impending sale of its building (which was demolished) and increasing difficulties in production.
I was interested since my grandmother held a part-time job as bookkeeper in the 1960's.
Kinize, Inc., was located at 24 East 56th Street, the site of the Sony Building (formerly the AT & T Building and AT & T Headquarters). I am guessing that it was located next to the present Oxxford Store.
It was in operation from 1949-1974.
Suits were made on the premises. Trousers and waistcoats were made by homeworkers.
At the time of the sale of the building Kinize-NYC had ceased operation and had gone out of buisness. It closed due to the impending sale of its building (which was demolished) and increasing difficulties in production.