Specialties
At Lititz Shirt Factory, we are dedicated to providing a unique and unforgettable experience for every guest through our distinctive, restored historic factory venue. Our mission is to blend the rich heritage of the building with modern luxury to offer an exceptional space for private events, corporate functions, and intimate gatherings. We are committed to delivering personalized service, fostering creativity, and ensuring each event is tailored to the individual needs of our clients. With an emphasis on elegance, versatility, and sustainability, we aim to create an atmosphere that celebrates both the past and the future, making every occasion truly memorable.
History
Established in 2021.
It really was once a shirt factory making men’s shirts in 1916 as the Tauber Ryttenberg and Company Shirt Factory. For decades, the humming of sewing machines could be heard from the 3-story brick warehouse. Eventually, competition from cheaper labor overseas caused the company to shut its doors. Over the years, the building served many roles in retail but often sat empty and eventually fell into disrepair.
Then in 2016, Lititz native Jim Hoffer bought the building with the dream of restoring it into a special gathering place for the community.
Four years of painstaking restoration work by the Tono Group of Lancaster has breathed new life into this old brick structure. It is now home to Collusion Tap Works, serving artisan beers and tasty food. And upstairs, in a unique loft-style space, The Lititz Shirt Factory hosts musicians from around the nation while providing private rental space for nearly any special occasion. Join the fun at Lititz’s newest gathering place.
Meet the Business Owner: Jim H.
Rundown. Ramshackle. Those are the words Jim uses to describe 5 Juniper Lane, Lititz, when he got the idea to buy the building that known as The Lititz Shirt Factory.
“The building wasn’t for sale, and I just remember running by the old brick warehouse and noticing it was empty. It just kind of spoke to me,” Jim notes. “Here’s this big brick building one block from the square, and it’s empty. How’s this possible? I knew I could work as an investigative journalist until I dropped dead, but I needed to find out if I could do something else in my life.”
Jim persuaded the owner to part with the building. At 59, he left behind a successful career in journalism. He did not have a plan for the building when he bought it in 2016. He was still living in NYC at the time and hopping back and forth between the Big Apple and Lititz on the weekends. Teaming up with TONO Group architects, Jim transformed the space into something encompassing two of his life’s passions: beer and live music.