There's controversy brewing over a proposed housing facility that Columbia University has proposed for Bway@109/110 Streets. Five to ten stories above the...
There is a proposal to disolve the century-old NYC Art Commission. This is a vital institution in maintaining the cultural integrity of our city. Please follow...
Hi. I joined this Yahoo club because I'm very interested in New York City, it's history and it's buildings. I have the Encyclopedia of New York City, two ...
Welcome to the club!<br>Being a Staten Islander, we travel to NJ alot on day trips. So we enjoy of family-oriented roadside stuff throughout NJ, from Lucy the ...
Historic House Trust of New York City seeks a post-graduate fellow in Architectural Conservation for one year to commence as soon as possible. See <a...
Executive Director of the Wyckoff House Museum<br><br>Major Responsibilities: <br><br> Work closely with the Wyckoff House Association (WHA) to develop and...
I used to go to Ocean Grove fairly often as a child with my family when there were no cars on Sunday and Asbury Park was still a popular destination. I went...
Here is a letter that NSHP sent in regard to the Religious Land Use Act:<br>NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION<br><br>July 12, 2000<br><br>The Honorable...
The National Trust strongly opposes the enactment of a bill so clearly designed to impair the ability of local communities to adopt and implement their ...
Atlantic City is a horrible mess. They don't believe in historic preservation there. In the last 10 years, at least two churches have been torn down, just so...
I meant to say Asbury Park. My error, but I couldn't agree more on Atlantic City. Speaking of casinos, in Asbury, one of the great structures was the cast iron...
I read in the 2000 version of the AIA Guide to New York City (which is a fantastic book), that the statues up in the gable of the Stock Exchange have all been...
My copy of the Landmark's Commission's "Guide to New York City Landmarks" says the sculpture in the pediment is titled "Integrity Protecting the Works of Man."...
This just in from the Preservation List Serve:<br>Join Us For A Rally To Save The Poe House and Judson House, Wednesday, August 2nd, 6:00 PM<br>West Third ...
Feel free to use this site as your forum to discuss preservation issues. Post images in our photo albums. Get preservation news on our News page. And visit...
Thirteen/WNET has launched a new companion Website to the television program, "A Walk Around Brooklyn." There's lots of great history, and 360 images. <a...
(This was posted on the www.preserve.org website)<br>The Brinckerhoff Cemetery in Fresh Meadows, Queens, is a 1740s family cemetery in desperate<br>need of ...
The following is from the Protect & Preserve Website (<a href=http://www.preserve.org target=new>http://www.preserve.org</a>)<br> On Monday, July 10, Christine...
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<br>The Historic Districts Council, New York City's leading non-profit advocate for designated<br>historic districts...
Seagram Building For Sale<br> NEW YORK (Variety) - Gotham's Seagram Building, corporate headquarters of the Seagram Co., has been quietly put up for sale by...
The following exhibition and events take place at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island. Presented by The Municipal Art Society and...
Landmark PS 31 The Bronx and PS 109 East Harlem are both in danger of demolition, so reports American School Board Journal in their October 2000 edition. Both ...
This just in!! I just found out that Yahoo Clubs! is being merged with E-Groups. I know nothing about the timing of this change, or the effect it will have on...
Here is a note on upcoming events from the Prospect Cemetery Assoication:<br><br>The Prospect Cemetery Association, located in Jamaica, Queens, New York,...
The following article appeared in the 10/15/00 Staten Island Advance:<br>A landmark to neglect <br>Waterlogged and rotting, the historic New Brighton Village ...
Since the building was purchased in 1985 by Retrovest, a firm specializing in rehabilitating and converting landmarked properties, it has been slowly going ...
Even if demolition is ordered, the owner of the property would still not be able to build until attending a LPC public hearing. Furthermore, landmarks makes ...