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Council Member Keith Powers' statement supporting Heckscher Building landmark designation
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Council Member Kamillah Hanks reads a statement on behalf of Council Member Keith Powers expressing support for the landmark designation of the Heckscher Building, now known as the Crown Building. The statement highlights the building's historical significance and current use.
- Completed in 1922, it's one of the earliest skyscrapers conforming to the 1916 building zone resolution
- Previously housed notable tenants including Universal Pictures and the Museum of Modern Art
- Currently serves as a luxury hotel and residences
Kamillah Hanks
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I do have a statement here that I will read on behalf of council member Keith Powers, and this is his statement.
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I am proud to support the historic landmark designation of the Hersha building, now the Crown Building.
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The building was completed in 1922 and is one of the earliest surviving skyscrapers that conform to the 1916 building zone resolution.
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Previous tenants of the building included universal pictures art organization, society, a nominate I don't know.
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Publisher, French, French, Publisher, a, NAF and the and the Museum of Modern art.
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Renamed the Crown Building in 1980 to.
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It currently houses a luxury hotel and residences, and I hope my colleagues will join me in supporting this designation.