The American Lithographic Co. building still stands in NYC at the corner of Park Avenue South & East 19th Street. This 13-story building was built in 1895,
and this 170-foot high structure is dwarfed by the surrounding tall buildings.
Ten years ago I entered it, hoping to find a showroom displaying original lithographic gems from it's glorious past. I was confronted by a tall guard, who
asked me who I was looking for.
I asked him if there was some sort of a museum room display reminiscent of this once famous printing firm. He had no idea of what I was talking about,
and he quickly showed me the door. What little I could make of it, this building was filled with professional offices.
P.S...If you are visiting San Francisco, you have to check-out the Schmidt Lithographic (OBAK fame) museum. They have some fantastic displays of their
original lithographic productions.
TED Z
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