APPROVED on 03/15/2011

Gansevoort Market Historic District
Between Washington & West Streets

 

APPLICATION:


A neo-Classical style warehouse building designed by John B. Snook Sons and built in 1931-35. Application is to install sculpture and lighting on the facade.

APPLICATION STATUS:


Status as of March 15th, 2011: LATEST NEWS
At the March 15th public hearing of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the Commission voted to approve the application.

Status as of March 7th, 2011:
At the March 7th public hearing of the Community Board 2 Landmarks & Public Aesthetics Committee, the applicant presented the proposal that will be heard at the Landmarks Preservation Commission on March 15th. The proposal is to install a three-dimensional (protruding 8′) interpretation of a historic photo on the side of the building that can be seen from the end of the High Line.

Photos of the proposal:

2003 Designation Report, published by the Landmarks Preservation Commission when they designated the Gansevoort Market Historic District

2003 Designation Photo, taken by the Landmarks Preservation Commission when they designated the Gansevoort Market Historic District