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    Landmarks Holds Public Hearing for Designation of Samuel Gompers High School in the Bronx

    Landmarks Preservation Commission  •  Designation  •  Mott Haven, Bronx

    Samuel Gompers Industrial High School building. Image Credit: LPC.

    Multiple people spoke in support and highlighted the building’s art deco features and connection to the city’s industrial history. On November 15, 2022 the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing for the designation of the Samuel Gompers Industrial High School as an individual landmark. Gompers High School is located at 455 Southern Boulevard in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.  (more…)

    Date: 11/16/2022
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    Bronx piano factory and SI cottage landmarked

    Landmarks Preservation Commission  •  Designations  •  Bronx/Staten Island

    Landmarks designated two new individual landmarks. The 1886 Estey Piano Factory, at 112 Lincoln Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, is the oldest piano factory in New York, and the centerpiece of the once thriving industrial area. With its prominent clock tower, brick facade, and historical significance, the piano factory was roundly endorsed at the April 11 hearing. 3 CityLand 4 (May 15, 2006).

    Landmarks also designated the Theodore F. and Elizabeth J. DeHart House, at 134 Main Street in Tottenville, on Staten Island’s southwest shore. The 1850-era clapboard cottage is called a “rare survivor of early Tottenville” in Landmarks’ designation report. Built originally by a member of the Totten family, the house was named for long-time resident Theodore F. DeHart, who was involved in the oyster trade. Supporters of designation included Council Member Andrew J. Lanza, the Historic Districts Council, the Tottenville Historical Society, and the Preservation League of Staten Island. The designation was supported unanimously by the Commissioners present. (more…)

    Tags : 112 Lincoln Avenue, 134 Main Stree, Estey Piano Company Factory, Theodore H. and Elizabeth J DeHart House
    Date: 06/15/2006
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    Landmarks Votes to Designate Samuel Gompers Industrial High School as Individual Landmark

    Landmarks Preservation Commission  •  Designation  •  Mott Haven, Bronx

    Samuel Gompers Industrial High School building. Image Credit: LPC.

    On December 6, 2022, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate the Samuel Gompers Industrial High School as an individual landmark. The school, located at 455 Southern Boulevard in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, was the City’s first vocational high school and is one of the City’s most distinctive public school buildings. For CityLand’s prior coverage, click here. (more…)

    Date: 12/12/2022
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    Landmarks Calendars Samuel Gompers Industrial HS Campus for Individual Landmark

    Landmarks Preservation Commission  •  Calendaring  •  Mott Haven, Bronx

    Samuel Gompers Industrial High School building. Image Credit: LPC.

    The school was the first vocational high school in New York City. On September 20, 2022, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to calendar the Samuel Gompers Industrial High School for consideration as an individual landmark. The school, located at 455 Southern Boulevard between East 145th to East 147th Streets in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, is a well preserved example of the Medieval Revival style. (more…)

    Date: 10/13/2022
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    LPC Launches Interactive Story Map to Commemorate 50th Running of the NYC Marathon

    Landmarks Preservation Commission  •  NYC Marathon  •  Citywide

    Image from interactive story map, showing marathon route and first highlighted stop, Fort Tompkins. Image Credit: NYC LPC

    New Yorkers anticipate the return of the marathon after last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19. On November 3, 2021, the Landmarks Preservation Commission released 50 for the 50th, an interactive story map that highlights 50 landmarks and historic districts along the NYC Marathon route to celebrate the 50th running of the marathon. The marathon, which started in 1970, is having its 50th running this year as last year’s marathon was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)

    Date: 11/04/2021
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