Rebecca Dwyer tells the history of Artists Cooperatives in Fort Point District. A prominent example is 249 A Street Artist Cooperative which is a component of Fort Point Arts Community. The building was originally the Regal Lithograph Company. It had a freight elevator, weight-bearing floors, high ceilings and wonderful light - perfect for artists' studios. The building contains approximately 70,000 square feet and was available for purchase for under one million dollars. There were 36 Fort Point artists who signed on to participate.