Preserving the City We Love
We're on the frontlines, protecting the unique landmarks and neighborhoods that make up the heart and soul of New York.
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Our work enriches the quality of life for all New Yorkers.
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Giving preservation a powerful voice and fighting for sensible development.
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Saving landmarked buildings, revitalizing communities, and supporting local jobs.
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Send us Your “I am Preservation” Video
As we continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary we are launching a video series called “I am Preservation” to highlight...
Dear Governor Hochul: Answers Please on Penn
The Conservancy joined 20 other civic groups in a joint letter to Governor Hochul today asking for “full transparency and...
50th Anniversary Publication
Celebrating a 50th Anniversary is exciting. There was no guarantee when we launched in 1973 that we’d make it this...
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Visit some of New York’s best hidden gems as well as some of the classic iconic landmarks.
Mount Morris Fire Watchtower
The Fire Watchtower within Marcus Garvey Park was constructed circa 1857, when cast iron towers gave firefighters a spot to...
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Lewis Latimer House Museum
The Lewis Latimer House Museum in Flushing Queens was home to one of the United States’ greatest African American inventors....
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Voelker Orth Museum
The Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden in Flushing, Queens is a picturesque frame house built in 1891....
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