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    Commission Designates Stonewall Inn as an Individual Landmark Immediately After Hearing

    Designation  •  Greenwich Village, Manhattan
    The Stonewall Inn. Image credit: LPC

    The Stonewall Inn. Image credit: LPC

    After acclaim from many quarters to recognize important site in the history of the LGBT-rights movement as a City landmark, Chair Srinivasan stated, “The people have spoken.” On June 23, 2015, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a hearing on the potential designation of the Stonewall Inn, at 51 Christopher Street. In an unusual step, immediately following the hearing, Chair Meenakshi Srinivasan moved that the Commission proceed directly to a vote on designation. As with the testimony, Commissioner support for designation was unanimous.

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    Tags : Andrew Berman, Council Member Rosie Mendez, Greenwich Village Historic District, Landmarks Preservation Commission, NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, Stonewall Inn
    Date:06/25/2015
    Category : Landmarks Preservation Commission
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    Stonewall Inn to be considered as Possible Individual Landmark

    Designation Calendaring  •  Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Site of the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion, a catalyzing event in the history of the LGBT-rights movement, originally constructed as stables. On June 2, 2015, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to add the Stonewall Inn to its calendar for consideration as a potential individual City landmark, formally starting the designation process. The building stands at 51 and 53 Christopher Street in Manhattan, and lies within the Greenwich Village Historic District. (read more…)

    Tags : Adi Shamir-Baron, Fred Bland, Greenwich Village Historic District, Meenakshi Srinivasan, Stonewall Inn
    Date:06/08/2015
    Category : Landmarks Preservation Commission
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