The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is the New York City agency charged with administering the city's Landmarks Preservation Law. The LPC is responsible for protecting New York City's
The demolition of Pennsylvania Station was a key moment in the preservationist movement, which led to the creation of the LPC.
Example of a plaque placed on a Landmark designated building, this example in midtown Manhattan
Preservation Foundation plaque
Before the LPC was founded, buildings such as the Andrew Carnegie Mansion were preserved largely based on individual or group advocacy.
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The Home Life Building, also known as 253 Broadway, is an office building in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is in Manhattan's Tribeca and Civic Center neighborhoods at the northwest corner of Broa
The Home Life Building includes the original Home Life structure at 256 Broadway (right) and the Postal Telegraph Building at 253 Broadway (left).
Facade of 253 Broadway, with its glass blocked loggia at bottom
Top of the Home Life Building
Postal Telegraph Building in 1893