$50,000 grant is solely dedicated to the replacement of old and creation of new signs identifying the City\u2019s 105 Historic Districts<\/p>\n
City Hall \u2013 New York City Council Speaker Quinn today praised a new $50,000 grant to the Historic Landmarks Preservation Foundation. The grant, allocated by the Bodman Foundation following dedicated efforts by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Chair Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, will ensure the city\u2019s 105 historic districts are properly identified with appropriate signage.<\/p>\n
The city\u2019s historic district street sign program was created in the 1990\u2019s under Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel, then Chair of the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation, to foster a sense of pride in historic districts throughout the city. The program was also designed to raise awareness about a neighborhood\u2019s historic status with a goal of limiting the number of violations caused in the community. The terracotta street signs have since become a recognizable symbol of New York City and are prominently featured on television, movies and print and TV advertising. Numerous other cities throughout the country have emulated New York City\u2019s efforts to recognize significant historic communities.<\/p>\n
Currently, it is estimated that there are 436 blocks within designated or soon-to-be designated historic districts that lack proper signage. The survey of missing signs will be administered by the Historic Districts Council, the citywide advocate for historic districts.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese signs have become a symbol of our city\u2019s dedication to history and preservation, and I am very excited to see funding dedicated to this project,\u201d Speaker Christine C. Quinn. \u201cThese signs not only educate the public, but they also help build a sense of pride and unity amongst their respective neighborhood\u2019s residents. I want to thank Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel for her tireless efforts to ensure the city\u2019s historic district have the proper signage and the Bodman Foundation for providing this much needed grant.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project is an excellent example of a public-private partnership and I applaud Speaker Quinn for her support,\u201d said Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Chair Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel. \u201cThe Historic Street District street signs play an important role in educating both residents and tourists of New York City\u2019s rich history.\u201d
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$50,000 grant is solely dedicated to the replacement of old and creation of new signs identifying the City\u2019s 105 Historic Districts<\/p>\n
City Hall \u2013 New York City Council Speaker Quinn today praised a new $50,000 grant to the Historic Landmarks Preservation Foundation. The grant, allocated by the Bodman Foundation following dedicated efforts by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Chair Dr.<\/p>\n
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