Meet The Kentile ‘K’ Tonight!

The Gowanus Alliance is throwing a Kristmas party tonight — and yes, it’s all about that K.

To celebrate the season and explain a bit about what they’re working on, the organization will be hosting a part on Friday, December 19 at 5pm at their office at 135 13th Street, where you’ll be able to check out and take a photo with the letter K from the iconic Kentile Floors sign, which was removed from the top of a building on 9th Street and is in the process of being restored for installation elsewhere.

“Tonight, we only have the letter K to display–and to let everyone know that the Kentile sign is not forgotten nor forsaken,” the Gowanus Alliance told Jeremiah’s Vanishing New York. “We hope to start the restoration process very soon, and look forward to community input on the sign’s final location.”

It’s also a chance to meet some neighbors, have some snacks, and see their great annual tradition, the reflection tree, which sparkles with reflectors rather than traditional lights.

Finally, if you can, consider bringing some clothes to donate — they’re collecting warm items like socks, gloves, and hats in large sizes to give to veterans in need.