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Former Lord & Taylor Building

424-434 Fifth Avenue · Manhattan, New York City

A former department store associated with retail innovation and Dorothy Shaver, now adapted for offices.

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Former Lord & Taylor building with its arched entrance and copper cornice in 2025
Photo: ajay_suresh · CC BY 4.0

NYFE Summary

Lord & Taylor followed its customers north through several Manhattan locations before opening this store. Under Dorothy Shaver, the business promoted American fashion designers and developed departments for different kinds of shoppers.

The large arched entrance is flanked by two levels of display windows. A cut-off corner turns toward the side street, and a columned upper level sits beneath a deep cornice.

NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.

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Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.

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