The Preservation Of The Brokaw Mansion
The fight continued and in 1945. As they inched closer to government approval, historians began surveying the city for historic buildings and potential preservation sights. By 1956, New Yorkers were joining architectural walking tours to learn about the city all while further validating the interest in preserving parts of the history that has made this city so rich with culture. As time passed, the developing economy often found historic buildings in the way progress. Many icons were demolished as sections of the city were redeveloped to accommodate new apartments and hotels.
After World War II, construction was on the rise and so was the anticipation for preserving historic sites. Concerned advocates were witnessing the loss or near loss of important structures. The loss of McKim, Mead & White’s Pennsylvania Station …show more content…
The demolition of the Brokaw Mansion in 1965, described by the New York Times in an article entitled “Rape of the Brokaw Mansion,” in
After World War II, construction was on the rise and so was the anticipation for preserving historic sites. Concerned advocates were witnessing the loss or near loss of important structures. The loss of McKim, Mead & White’s Pennsylvania Station …show more content…
The demolition of the Brokaw Mansion in 1965, described by the New York Times in an article entitled “Rape of the Brokaw Mansion,” in