Last Chance to Save Coney Island’s Historic Buildings?

It has been a roller coaster ride of a week in the fight to save Coney Island’s historic buildings.

Last Weekend – Save Coney Island organized a walking tour focused on Coney Island’s endangered history that drew some 50 people. The response was so great that we have decided to do more walking tours.

Tuesday – Save Coney Island produced exciting new renderings of what two of Coney Island’s endangered historic buildings would look like if they were preserved, restored and reused as part of a revitalized, 21st-century Coney Island.  See coverage here, here, and here.

Wednesday – Save Coney Island spokesman Juan Rivero published an op-ed in the Daily News calling attention to Coney Island’s endangered history and insisting: “Preservation and redevelopment need not be at odds.”

Wednesday (later in the day) – Save Coney Island  received a letter from the Landmarks Preservation Commission staff saying that proposals to protect Coney Island’s historic buildings will not be referred to the full commission for consideration.

Friday – Thor Equities continues what seem to be preparatory steps for the demolition of the Grashorn, Henderson, the Bank of Coney Island and Shore Hotel buildings.

But Save Coney Island is not giving up the fight!
We’re going to keep making noise, raising awareness, and letting the public and our city’s elected officials know what a loss the demolition of these historic buildings would be for Coney Island.

We are not alone in this fight. A remarkable group of leading preservation groups – the Landmarks Conservancy, the Historic Districts Council and the Municipal Art Society – have urged the preservation of Coney Island’s endangered historic buildings, as have Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.

And here’s what we can do to help:
– Call or write to Coney Island Councilmember Recchia, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, and Mayor Bloomberg with the following message.  The sample letter includes a link to our renderings.

– If you can, PLEASE DONATE TO SAVE CONEY ISLAND.  We are working to raise public awareness about this urgent threat to Coney Island’s remaining historical structures.  Help us cover the costs of our ongoing efforts by making a donation.

Thank you for your help with this important issue.  Stay tuned to find out about events that Save Coney Island will be announcing very soon.
Save Coney Island

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Last Chance to Save Coney Island’s Historic Buildings?

It has been a roller coaster ride of a week in the fight to save Coney Island’s historic buildings.

Last Weekend – Save Coney Island organized a walking tour focused on Coney Island’s endangered history that drew some 50 people. The response was so great that we have decided to do more walking tours.

Tuesday – Save Coney Island produced exciting new renderings of what two of Coney Island’s endangered historic buildings would look like if they were preserved, restored and reused as part of a revitalized, 21st-century Coney Island.  See coverage here, here, and here.

Wednesday – Save Coney Island spokesman Juan Rivero published an op-ed in the Daily News calling attention to Coney Island’s endangered history and insisting: “Preservation and redevelopment need not be at odds.”

Wednesday (later in the day) – Save Coney Island  received a letter from the Landmarks Preservation Commission staff saying that proposals to protect Coney Island’s historic buildings will not be referred to the full commission for consideration.

Friday – Thor Equities continues what seem to be preparatory steps for the demolition of the Grashorn, Henderson, the Bank of Coney Island and Shore Hotel buildings.

But Save Coney Island is not giving up the fight!
We’re going to keep making noise, raising awareness, and letting the public and our city’s elected officials know what a loss the demolition of these historic buildings would be for Coney Island.

We are not alone in this fight. A remarkable group of leading preservation groups – the Landmarks Conservancy, the Historic Districts Council and the Municipal Art Society – have urged the preservation of Coney Island’s endangered historic buildings, as have Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.

And here’s what we can do to help:
– Call or write to Coney Island Councilmember Recchia, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, and Mayor Bloomberg with the following message.  The sample letter includes a link to our renderings.

– If you can, PLEASE DONATE TO SAVE CONEY ISLAND.  We are working to raise public awareness about this urgent threat to Coney Island’s remaining historical structures.  Help us cover the costs of our ongoing efforts by making a donation.

Thank you for your help with this important issue.  Stay tuned to find out about events that Save Coney Island will be announcing very soon.
Save Coney Island

Raise awareness! Forward to a friend!