Gunther Building (Fifth Avenue) facts for kids
The Gunther Building was a seven-story building in Manhattan, New York City. It was located at 391-393 Fifth Avenue, between 36th and 37th Streets. This building was finished in 1909.
It was built to look similar to the Tiffany and Company Building next door. The Tiffany building was designed by Stanford White and built by Tiffany & Co. in 1903. The Gunther Building was about 41.8 feet (12.7 meters) wide on Fifth Avenue and 111.8 feet (34.1 meters) deep.
Building History
For many years, a company called C.G. Gunther's Sons, which sold furs, rented the building. Their rental agreement ended in October 1929. After that, they moved to a new building on Fifth Avenue.
In February 1929, Tiffany & Co. sold the Gunther Building to Benjamin Winter Inc. for $1.5 million. About a year later, in March 1930, Joseph Durst bought the building for a similar price. That same month, a fur company called I. J. Fox Inc. rented the building for a long time.
Popular Shops and Businesses
Over the years, many different businesses rented space in the Gunther Building.
- In July 1932, a store called Tots Toggerie rented two floors. They sold children's clothes and school uniforms.
- In late summer 1936, Stadler & Stadler, who were men's tailors, rented space.
- In February 1938, a fabrics dealer named David Custage also rented space.
- In August 1943, the Merzon Corset Company moved into the sixth floor. This floor was about 4,000 square feet (370 square meters) in size. They had been in their old location for ten years before moving to the Gunther Building.
