In homage to Alois Senefelder, the inventor of lithography, this monument commemorates a pivotal moment in printing history. Established 350 years after Gutenberg's groundbreaking work, lithography revolutionized planographic printing in 1799. Alois Senefelder's ingenuity paved the way for a new era in graphic arts. The monument is a tribute to the discovery of 150 lithographic stones in 1984, found during sewer works in the vicinity of Johann Andre's publishing and printing building—the site of Senefelder's early activities. Now situated at this historic location, the monument symbolizes the enduring legacy of lithography.

Moreover, the monument pays homage to archival institutions worldwide, where lithographic stones were traditionally stored vertically in shelves. It stands as a testament to the significance of lithography in preserving and disseminating knowledge throughout history. As a landmark celebrating innovation and cultural heritage, the monument to lithography serves as a reminder of the transformative power of printing technologies. The monument is located in the Büsingpark exactly at the position of his first workshop in Offenbach am Main / Germany.