Sometimes listed as Society for the Preservation of Weeksville and Bedford Stuyvesant History.
Description
"To document, preserve and interpret the history of free African American communities in Weeksville, Brooklyn and beyond and to create and inspire innovative, contemporary uses of African American history through education, the arts, and civic engagement."1
Sometimes listed as Committee for the Extension of Tribeca's Historic Districts.
Description
The Committee for the Washington Market Historic District was started with the purpose of protecting the integrity of the Tribeca neighborhood via the creation of a historic district.
The Committee for a Library in the Courthouse was focused on saving the Jefferson Market Courthouse from demolition and converting the building into a branch of the New York Public Library.
Key Dates in Preservation Activity
1967 - Jefferson Market Courthouse reopened to the public as a branch of the New York Public Library December 22, 1977 - Jefferson Market Courthouse designated a National Historic Landmark
The Mayor's Billboard Advertising Commission was formed to investigate and report on the growing problem of billboards in New York City.
Key Dates in Preservation Activity
December 24, 1912 - Mayor Gaynor appoints the Billboard Advertising Commission August 1, 1913 - Report of the Mayor's Billboard Advertising Commission of the City of New York is published
The Municipal Art Society (MAS) of New York is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote a more livable city. Since 1893, MAS has worked to enrich the culture, neighborhoods and physical design of New York City. It advocates for excellence in urban design and planning, contemporary architecture, historic preservation and public art.1
1980 - Founded by Thom Bess and Marilyn Smith. 1983 - Achieves an extension of the Longwood Historic District along Macy Place. 1987 - Lobbies to name Kelly Street Park after William F. Rainey. 1995 - Disbanded due to the majority participants having grown too old or having passed away.
“Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, the nation's first community development corporation, partners with residents and business to improve the quality of life of Central Brooklyn by fostering economic self sufficiency, enhancing family stability and growth, promoting the arts and culture and transforming the neighborhood into a safe, vibrant place to live, work and visit1.”
