Wolf-Gordon was founded in 1967 by four highly motivated sales executives from Gilford Fabrics: Mel Wolf, Bernie Gordon, Tony Prota, and Frank Carr. They struck out on their own with the intention of building a distribution company for vinyl wallcoverings, a product that was growing rapidly in commercial design markets. Mel and Bernie knew each other from the elementary school they attended on the east side of Manhattan; and Tony and Frank were Gilford’s very top salesmen. Their wives—Dottie, Reva, Betty, and Frances—joined in the venture, working in the Company’s original offices at 132 West 21st Street, in Manhattan. The combination of friendship, experience and determination among the four partners would serve as a solid foundation for Wolf-Gordon’s growth. (Wolf-Gordon)