BUILDING HISTORY
 

IC. Isaacs Co.

The building was built in the early 1900's as the original headquarters for I.C. Isaacs. I.C. Isaacs was founded in 1913 by Isaac C. Isaacs and his family. The company was established to cater to the local horse racing industry, focusing its manufacturing on riding britches, jodhpurs, and shirts. By keeping design and production under tight control, I.C. Isaacs was able to maintain the highest standards of quality. IC Isaacs quickly outgrew it's space on Conkling Street and moved to another location in Highlandtown. The company remained family owned and operated, with a narrow focus on riding gear, for decades. I.C. Isaacs enjoyed steady success, with its reach limited to the close-knit racing community of Maryland and other parts of the South, until the early 1980s. 
 

In addition to building up its own label, the company set out to license other brands with strong name recognition.like Boss. Girbaud, and Beverly Hills Polo Club. The label was sold at such national department stores as Macy's and J.C. Penney, and, with appeal for both older and young consumers, was considered a sound, stable investment. 

 

U.S. Army Recruiting Station

The building later served as a major Baltimore City recruiting center for the U.S. Army. Later the building served as offices for various businesses.