Charles Mitchell Ives, Sr.

Construction of 1009 Camp Street, circa 1917.

The IVES Building.

About IVES Companies

The Company History

After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II and graduating from Loyola Law School, Charles Mitchell Ives, Sr. began his business career in the Office Products Division of T.J. Moran & Sons.  After several years in the business, Charles decided to step out on his own and founded IVES Business Forms, Inc. in 1959 to help better serve the office supply needs of the New Orleans business community. In 1962, IVES expanded into the printing industry with the purchase of its first printing press. IVES continued to expand its operations in the following decades, acquiring other printing and office supply companies and leasing additional warehouse facilities.  

Following the passing of Charles, Sr. in 1978, his sons, Charlie and Peter, assumed leadership roles over the company's operations. Charlie served as President through his retirement in 2007 with Peter moving into the role of President at that time.

Today, IVES Companies continues to be a family owned and operated business, employing both second and third generation members of the Ives family. 

The History of the IVES Building

The IVES Building is located in the heart of the Arts District of New Orleans at 1009 Camp Street, directly across the street from the World War II Museum and the Confederate Memorial Museum. It is a Chicago-style four-story commercial building constructed in 1917, consisting of more than 52,000 square feet. It was originally the home of the Parke-Davis Company. 

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Film Shoots and Other Opportunities

If you are interested in learning more about the IVES Building as a potential location for film shoots or for other projects, please contact Clay Ives.