HDC remembers Jeffrey Kroessler (1952-2023)

Remembering Jeffrey Kroessler (1952-2023) The Historic Districts Council mourns the untimely and tremendous loss of Jeffrey Kroessler, a longtime board member, preservationist, author, and historian, who passed away on Sunday, February 5th at the age of 71. Jeff served on HDC’s boards of directors and advisers for 36 years, helping to craft the organization’s advocacy strategies and […]

Crain’s piece

HDC@LPC – May 15, 2012

DESIGNATION TESTIMONY Item 1 LP – 2087 BOROUGH OF QUEENS BRINCKERHOFF CEMETERY, 60-65 182nd Street The LPC does not just designate sites for what they are, but sees landmarks for what they could be.  Just as a building can be restored to its former glory, so too could the Brinckerhoff Cemetery, the last link this […]