The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-02
MANUFACTURERS WILL HELP .
PRESERVE CITY'S SHOPPING ZONE

Clothing manufacturers In the central
section OF the ci,y--that between Thirty
third and Fifty-ninth streets. Third and
Seventh avenues-ar in favor ~ the
plan TO restrict II against factories.
Opposition of the strongest Kind was
expected from their, since the plan OF
restriction is going to cause them con-
siderable trouble.
Plans had been under way to meet
the fght manufacturers were expected
20 make agains, the scheme to scgrcgate
trades in various sections. hut during
the last week entire cooperation OF the
Cloak. Suit and Skirt Manufacturers
Association. comprising nearly 800 OF
the leading concerns IN the trade. was
pledged to !. Howe Burton. chairman OF
tfe citizens committee in charge Of the
campaign to save New York
winning Of the manufacturing inter-
0Gts has been one OF The greatest VIC
tories OF the campaign. since II removes
what seems to he the only barrier 20 the
fulnlment of the scheme of preserving
a. a result of former manufacturing and
trade districts TO the south.
The manufacturers have petitioned all
IN their trade 20 Join the saving move
ment. Their petition is headed by tho
oGsociaAion's president, Ernest J. VILE,
VNO from the start has been in favor
Of trade restriction. Mr.. VILE II in
the central zone. having only recently
taken large space in one OF tho largest
factory buildings in he district.
Although In his new plant but a shor
time he is ready to remove and IL under
stood to have ordered hts real estate
agent to find new factory quarters for
him south of Thirty-third street. His
lead has had n desirable effect In elm
mating whatever opposition might have
existed in the ranks of the manufac-
surers. His decision to leave the section
r. thought TO have had considerable in
huence in causing others to give up a
desire to remain In a district which was
never suited to their industry. Manu-
facturers have often claimed as much
and attribute their being above Thirty
fourth street to activity OF real estate
agents and tho carelessness OF owners
in the old section TO provide proper IA
cflities.
Urged by brokers. the attractions of
new plants led them ont of the old zones
etep by step until they are now the
%neighbors OF the city's finest retail es-
Adjustments. hotels and private homes
Quarters In such surroundings have cost
manufacturers big money and for some
time n desire has be,~i evident TO reduce
this great overhead charge.
The chance has come. manufacturers
claim, and they are eager TO cooperate
with the movement to protect one sec
ton and build up others. not alone he
cause of economical results but because
they appreciate that a well regulated
city means a beautiful city. which Is
as much of an asset TO the manufacture
as TO any other industry.
shall We Save New York Com
mittee has received assurances that II
manufacturers move out of the re-
stricted zone maIIy wholesale concerns
which have been reluctant to use lofts
for showrooms and which do not manu-
facture are willing to occupy the space
now under lease to manufacturers II
assured that their places of business
will not he located near factories.
The manufacturers re3liz" that ou'
Of town buyers find II ~inconNenieut IN
purchasing their merchandise to travel
over a territory from Bleecker street
TO Fortieth street and that ): their in
dustry can Ice concentrated IN a definite
locality IL will not only help thcs. ont
of town buyers and incidentally theiI
own business. hut Will reduce their over
head charges. insure ~permanency OF the
location Of their factories, save con-
tinual- expenses Of removal. new fur.
nishings. fittings and fixtures Will helf
their toilers. who will by reason @.
the factory being located convenient to
their homes save time and c~arfare.
To accomplish This result owners o'
property below Twenty-third street ar.
expected 10 cooperate by erecting modern
tircproof buildings to house tiieS, fac,
tories. The rentals o. lofts in the section
below Twenty-third street Will he less
than one-half of the rentals tina are now