#historic-preservation

#historic-preservation

Linda Marticek, a long-time resident, fears that the proposed 40-foot billboard would disrupt her peaceful neighborhood, impacting her home and the nearby historic church and cemetery.

The Sunnyvale Art Club is holding a juried art show Aug. 16-17 at the Sunnyvale Public Library, featuring 90 works of art.

Carroll has overseen the designation of nine historic districts and nine individual landmarks in Brooklyn, including the first historic district in Bushwick and several significant sites.

Santa Clara County is awarding $785,549 for projects that stabilize, preserve, rehabilitate, restore, or interpret historic resources in publicly accessible parks.

The house's hazardous condition has caused extensive damage to the roof and walls of the attached home on the right, which is still occupied.

The circa 1880 brownstone at 408 Macon Street was featured as a Brownstoner House of the Day in 2019 after a redo turned three units back into a single-family.

"There have been a lot of ups and downs and twists and turns in trying to figure out how to keep these buildings intact," said Historic Preservation Division Manager Kim McKnight. "We do have very clear direction from Council to do whatever is necessary to get this dealt with in terms of removing historic designation as an obstacle."

The property at 80 Willow Road isn't officially on the National Register of Historic Places because the owner objected to the listing, but the California Environmental Quality Act requires the property owner to complete an environmental impact report regarding the history.

St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn Heights will receive $45,000 from the Sacred Sites grant for restoration of its tower and east facade.

The downstairs is one large room. I needed it to be able to be a guest room occasionally, but I couldn't figure it out.

No reason has been publicly given for the decision to withdraw the latest application regarding the fate of the 150-year-old Plumstead pub.

Troy is a hub of architectural wonders, showcasing its industrial past and well-preserved Gilded Age mansions, offering a rich history for enthusiasts.

As a place of worship, the clear view of the night sky is fundamentally important to the significance of the Bevis Marks Synagogue, emphasizing its role in Jewish ritual.

"D.C. needs more space for families," Arnheim said, highlighting the demand for larger residential units amidst changing urban dynamics.

Every tenant I've talked to wants desperately to leave the property, said Hannah Flanery, a staff attorney at the Berkeley-based East Bay Community Law Center who works at the hotel representing tenants in eviction proceedings.

"I was able to prove (the assessment) was above market value," says Ruelens.

I think it's really important that we are stewards for the next generation and making sure the physical embodiment of all the stories is uplifted and preserved.