Herman discusses Lithuanian newspaper and 1976 facade alterations
Herman explains the Alliance's Lithuanian-language newspaper Tavin operating from the building's basement, and describes the 1976 modernization that painted the facade white and added metal panels, later removed in 2018 to restore the building's original appearance.
In addition to its other activities, the Alliance also established the Lithuanian language paper, Tavin.
Around the time the Alliance purchased 307 West 30th Street, the paper began operating out of the basement of the building and was published weekly.
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The building was altered in 1976 as part of a modernization plan that involved painting the facade white and adding metal panels at the ground level.
But under the guidance of a preservation architect, the Lithuanian Alliance removed these panels in 2018 and restored the historic features, restoring the appearance of the building as it was first constructed.
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