Burton Bros. & Co., 267 5th Ave. at 29th St. (2003)

The Burton Building is a 12-story building erected in 1915. The original Burton Bros. & Co. was founded by Frank V. and Robert L. Burton in 1890. They were cotton goods manufacturers. They were located downtown at 384 Broadway from 1894 until moving into their own building here on 5th Ave. in 1915.

The sign, original with construction of the building, has faded but can still be made out faintly in the right light. The building continues to function as the Burton Building, but the Burton Bros. left some time ago (in the 1950s).

Around the corner is the shipping entrance on 29th St. (click for detail).

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