Still family-owned by the sons of founder James Carroll Sr., Carroll Architectural Shade is a Baltimore company that has crafted custom awnings and shade structures since 1958. After six decades in business, the Carroll family broadened its original awning operation under a new name while retaining in-house design and fabrication for residential and commercial customers across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.
Capital City AwningSince 1946, family-managed Capital City Awning has manufactured custom shade solutions for commercial and residential customers in Columbus, including awnings made locally at its central Ohio facility. The company also handles repairs, seasonal storage and cleaning, while taking on unusual fabric projects beyond traditional awnings.COLUMBUS, OH
MacCarty and Sons Main Line Awnings & CanopiesSince 1919, family-owned MacCarty and Sons has custom fabricated and installed awnings and canopies for homes and businesses on Philadelphia’s Main Line and in four surrounding counties. Now in its third generation, the company handles projects from design and fabrication through installation, repair, and seasonal storage, including tailored retractable systems and fixed outdoor canopies.BRYN MAWR, PA
Kaplan’s Enterprises, IncFounded in Easton in 1923, Kaplan’s Enterprises is a third-generation family-owned manufacturer and installer of custom fabric awnings for homes and businesses. Its local downtown facility continues a hands-on tradition of making awnings, while the company also services them seasonally and operates a full-service flag business that includes the City of Easton flag. Kaplan’s marked its centennial in 2023 after remaining in Easton’s West Ward and downtown throughout its history.EASTON, PA
Leonard's DraperiesFamily-owned and operated since Leonard Marks founded it in 1953, Leonard’s Draperies has grown from an Arlington, Virginia, retail store into a commercial window-treatment manufacturer. Today, the company’s work is rooted in centralized manufacturing in the Washington, D.C.–Baltimore corridor and serves regional commercial projects with custom draperies and shades.BELTSVILLE, MD