307 W 30th St
Ca. 1876, Edward E. Ashley
National Register of Historic Places - Property

Constructed as a single-family residence by architect and real estate developer Edward E. Ashley, this four- story Neo-Grec building was purchased by the Lithuanian Alliance of America in 1910 as the organization's headquarters. The brick structure has brownstone door surrounds, lintels and sills that feature carved floral motifs, as well as a large cornice with ornamented brackets. The façade was restored to its original appearance in 2018, based on archival research and historic photographs. Founded in 1886, the Alliance is the oldest continually operating Lithuanian organization in the United States. It was part of the fraternal organization movement from the 1880s and 1890s, which sought to provide assistance to immigrants arriving to the US. Their goal was to preserve Lithuanian heritage and culture, help fellow countrymen integrate into American
society, and provide economic assistance. They also published a weekly newspaper about Lithuanian culture, politics, and current events, opening a space for cultural events during the 1970s. In 2022, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.