Historic Landmark

1960s Lower Manhattan Tower Set To Receive Historic Designation

20 March 2008 - 12:00pm
The New York Times

New York City's 1 Chase Manhattan Plaza, designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill in 1961, is likely to receive historic landmark status by The Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Why Protecting Ballpark's Historic Designation is Good for Chicago

3 March 2008 - 3:00pm
Chicago Tribune

A proposal to sell the naming rights of Chicago's Wrigley Field is being seen as a relaxation of the ballpark's historic landmark restrictions and may open the door for city-wide landmark designation challenges, according to this commentary.

Breakfast of Historians

27 February 2008 - 9:00am
The Seattle Times

Despite objections from city staff, a former Denny's restaurant in Washington has been declared a historic landmark. Many residents are backing the designation.