Take a journey through this historic brownstone Brooklyn neighborhood where you can explore interiors of nine (9) exquisite residences, view never-before seen models of modern architectural projects—by some of the world’s most renowned architects—and enjoy this rare treat: 360-degree views from the tower of Brooklyn’s tallest building, the historic Williamsburgh Savings Bank. 12-5 pm. Rain […]
An architectural exhibit created exclusively for the Fort Greene House Tour and certain to provoke conversation looks at how architects consider a historical context when designing modern structures. The perimeter of the Fort Greene Historic District is soon to be home to work from some of the top architects working in the world today. There […]
Celebrate the history of Jackson Heights with exhibits, lectures and self-guided tours of private gardens. Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11th. For more details, http://www.jhbg.org/committees/historicWeekend/historic.html
Not a landmark district, but an area we’ve been watching closely… From The Park Slope Courierhttp://www.courierlife.net/site/tab7.cfm?newsid=16556733&BRD=2384&PAG=461&dept_id=552853&rfi=6 BSA Holds Off Final Decision On Park Slope CondosBy Charles Hack Attorneys for developers appeared before the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) for a second time, to try to persuade the commissioners that their clients should be allowed […]
From the Brooklyn Papers: FREEDOM ROAD Fresh support for Underground RR siteBy Ariella Cohen The Brooklyn Papers The destruction of a row of houses near Fulton Mall would “continue a legacy” of losing valuable bits of black history, a member of the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission charged last week.As reported recently in The Brooklyn Papers, […]
From the Staten Island Advance (4/30): Secret landmarks survey irks both sidesCommission won’t say which homes of 1,000 examined could end up designatedSunday, April 30, 2006By KAREN O’SHEA STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE The Landmarks Preservation Commission is walking a tightrope these days.The commission recently completed a two-year survey of 1,000 older buildings on Staten Island, a […]
