The Landmarks Preservation Commission is expected to vote tomorrow on the proposed 9-floor hotel next to the Merchant's House Museum on East Fourth Street between the Bowery and Lafayette.
Ahead of the meeting, the third on the matter, preservationist groups are rallying for support in protecting the circa-1832 building.
As the city’s only Federal-style house that survives with an intact exterior and interior (including family furnishings), it is a miraculous, irreplaceable, but fragile architectural artifact.
The Merchant’s House Museum previously suffered severe damage from the demolition of 31 East 4th and the subsequent below-the-surface drilling for the acquifer that is located there.
While there isn't any public testimony tomorrow, the Merchant's House is encouraging people to show up in support… and these stickers will be available to wear…
Meeting details:
Tuesday, April 8, 10:45 a.m. (Arrive 10:15 a.m. to sign in. Bring a photo ID.)
Place: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission
Municipal Building
1 Centre Street (at Chambers St.), 9th floor.
Find Curbed's coverage of the proposed development here. BoweryBoogie has more details/background on this today right here.
The Merchant's House was the sixth landmark designated in 1965, when LPC was first created.
The space next door to the museum is currently this one-level structure… housing Al-Amin Food Inc., which stores food carts…
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