ALecture by Francis MorronePresented in collaboration with the Makor/Steinhardt Center of the 92nd Street Y Tuesday, September 26, 2006, at 6:30 p.m.Built in 1947 and designed by Grosvenor Atterbury, Harvey Wiley Corbett and Arthur C. Holden, the Amsterdam Houses on Amsterdam Avenue between 61st and 64th Streets is an example of the artistry and design […]
From our colleagues at Landmark West!: This morning, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) calendared a public hearing on the former Dakota Stable (77th Street and Amsterdam) and its neighbor, the former New York Cab Company (75th Street and Amsterdam). Both are rare survivors from New York’s pre-automobile age, examples of only a handful of known […]
As a result of the advocacy of the Preservation League, colleague organizations, and municipalities across New York State, Governor George Pataki has signed New York State’s first-ever tax incentives for rehabilitation of historic commercial and residential structures. The legislation was sponsored by Assemblymember Ron Canestrari and Senators Vincent Leibell, Frank Padavan, and Catherine Young, and […]
The Staten Island Institute of Arts & Sciences is pleased to invite you to not one, but two, book talks and signings . . . “Realms of History: The Cemeteries of Staten Island”with author and curator of history, Patricia M. Salmon Where: New Dorp Branch, New York Public Library, 309 New Dorp LaneTuesday, September 26, […]
Prepare for an onslaught of CHN news – was at the Landmarks hearing & it was completely packed. There were a few people opposed, but mostly they wanted more information & LPC is trying to arrange another public meeting. The vast majority of speakers were strongly in favor; including CM Letitia James, Al Vann & […]
Clinton Hill Storm Clouds Gather Over an Italianate CharmerNew York Times – United States…The petition had 160 names as of late last week, and the residents hope to use it to persuade the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission to consider … More evidence for the Father Divine connection…
http://www.courierlife.net/site/tab7.cfm?newsid=17203184 Late nite update from the Park Slope Courier… Obviously Charles Hack got a hold of the final BSA written decision faster than we did…you go Charles! Solid article, too many quotes from me (stated humbly, of course) but damn if we (Mic and I) aren’t pleased as punch with Charles’ take on the final […]
From the Fort Greene Courier:http://www.zwire.com/site/tab10.cfm?brd=2384&nr=1&nostat=1 One Home Equals 22 Condos – Restored Victorian Falls to DevelopersBy Helen Klein Residents of Lefferts Place are fighting plans to raze this gracious Victorian home and replace it with a 22-unit condominium development.An architectural Cinderella story is in jeopardy of losing its happily-ever-after ending. An elegant 19th century mansion, […]
From the East Village Community Coalitionhttp://evccnyc.org THANK YOU ! – to all of you who attended the City Council hearing today, to all of you who have cared and worked over these past years to ensure old PS 64, former Charas is designated an individual landmark of the City of New York. City Council voted […]
Thursday, September 14, 2006 MEETING REMINDER* – *TONIGHT, September 14, 2006, 7:00 PM Location: Old First Reformed Church, Park SlopeCorner of 7th Ave. at Carrol l St. Presenter: Brad Lander of PICCED This is the last in a series of community impact forums, in which the consultants for the Council of Brooklyn Neighborhoods (CBN), who […]
