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Landmarks

The interior of Julius' bar

Julius’, New York City’s Oldest Gay Bar, May Soon be Designated a Landmark

Julius', NYC's oldest gay bar and site of a historic 1966 "sip-in", will potentially receive landmark status in the next year.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Eiffel Tower before and after coronavirus

A Pandemic Empties the World’s Grandest Public Spaces

Out of necessity, we've abandoned the spaces we'd come to share. Until next time.
By Eric Vilas-Boas

Taylor Swift Can’t Shake Off Her Stalkers

She's had to deal with two separate incidents involving her homes in Beverly Hills and Rhode Island
By Morgan Halberg
Hugh Hefner bought the house in 1971.

The Infamous Playboy Mansion Won’t Ever Be Demolished

By Morgan Halberg
Taylor Swift is building her own personal wall.

Taylor Swift Is Building Her Own Private Wall

By Morgan Halberg
Mayor of London Boris Johnson (L) watches during the unveiling of a replica of Palmyra's Arch of Triumph in Trafalgar Square, central London, on April 19, 2016. The original arch was destroyed by the Islamic State (IS) and the replica has been crafted using the latest 3D printing and carving technologies by the Institute for Digital Archaeology.

ISIS-Destroyed Syrian Landmark To Be Resurrected in City Hall Park

By Alanna Martinez
The Beekman Hotel Atrium

This Is New York City’s Next Iconic Hotel

By Zachary Weiss
Bill Cunningham at work in his legendary blue jacket

Thousands Sign Petition to Rename Midtown Street ‘Bill Cunningham Corner’

By Nicole Rubin
New York officials and activists unveil the sign designating Stonewall Inn a National Monument.

Obama Administration Makes Stonewall’s Monumental Status Official

By Jillian Jorgensen
How did a satirical tweet about the McDonald's hack end up in a Fortune magazine newsletter?

McDonald’s Is the Art World’s New Favorite Eatery, NYC Landmarks Law Tweaked

By Alanna Martinez
Subway Assault

Afternoon Bulletin: Subway Assault, New Knicks Coach and More

By Spencer Roth-Rose
Firefighters fight the blaze at the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava

Afternoon Bulletin: Fire Sweeps Historic Church, NYC Sends 1M Condoms to Puerto Rico

By Felipe De La Hoz
The Stonewall Inn has finally been given landmark status. (Stan Honda/Getty Images)

Stonewall Inn: Finally, Officially, a Landmark

By Giulia Olsson

Take a Look at New York’s Lost Landmarks, Past and Present

By Christine Park
Customers bustle into Café Edison for one last plate of French fries. (Photo creditL Julius Motal/New York Observer)

Are New York Diners a Dying Breed?

By Lindsay Rittenhouse
That mega mansion isn't looking good.

So Much for the Super Mansion! Roman Abramovich Has a Landmarks Problem

By Kim Velsey
Picasso, "Le Tricorne"

It’s Curtains for “Le Tricorne” at the Four Seasons

By Brianna McGurran
(Photo via @levenbutt Instagram)

Levenbutt Goes Ass-Backwards All Over NYC

By Esti Jungreis
172 Duane Street: trying for another topper. (historicalarts.net)

Damon Dash’s Former Hipster Haven at 172 Duane Street Wants To Be a Mega Mansion

By Kim Velsey
A snapshot of the Soho Cast Iron District. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

REBNY Has Been a Loyal Friend to Preservation

By Steven Spinola
A rendering of the planned tower at 217 W. 57th Street.

Art Students League Approves Extell Cantilever

By Kim Velsey
Could the project move forward without a cantilever?

Extell Gives Art Students League a Deadline: Approve Cantilever by Wednesday or Lose $31.8 M. Deal

By Kim Velsey
Winning LPC approval could be as easy as swapping out glass for brick.

Want to Charm the Landmarks Commission? Replace Glass With Brick

By Kim Velsey
Has Whole Foods construction damaged the Coignet Building? (Brownstoner)

Bah Humbug! Crumbling Coignet Building Does Not Share In Whole Foods’ Good Cheer

By Kim Velsey
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