A coalition to preserve the historic treasures of The Bronx. This group is comprised of Bronx residents who work together to preserve historic places with architectural or cultural value in The Bronx. The group works as a space for sharing ideas and for hearing preservation challenges from all neighborhoods. |
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Samuel Brooks is the president of the Mott Haven Historic Districts Association.He was born in Honduras and moved to Mott Haven in the 1970s. He remains an active social leader in the field of preservation in The Bronx.
Contact him at: [email protected] |
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Dondi McKellar is a veteran and street vendor who has been involved in several community-centered initiatives promoting the well being of locals
Contact him at: [email protected] |
The Bronx Borough Landmarks Preservation Committee meets once a month to discuss preservation related ideas. All of our speakers are locals passionate about the history and identity of their neighborhood. If you want to join the next meeting, please email Diego Robayo at [email protected]
Some Individual Landmarks in The Bronx:
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The Bronx
The only borough contiguous with the mainland of the United States, the Bronx was named for Jonas Bronck who established a settlement in the area in 1639. The Bronx’s main thoroughfare, the Grand Concourse, was conceived as part of the City Beautiful movement. It was...
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