Harmon H. Goldstone papers, 1906-1979 (bulk 1966-1979).

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Harmon H. Goldstone papers, 1906-1979 (bulk 1966-1979).

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Papers, 1906-1979 (bulk 1966-1979). The bulk of the collection consists of 27 volumes containing daily summaries of Goldstone's activities during his tenure as Chairman of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and for some months afterwards. These journals, which he used as his source for information disseminated at his Monday staff meetings, as well as for later recollections and analyses, are more extensive than a typical desk calendar, and appear to cover all the activities of his office on any given day. They trace the passage of historic district designations and individual building and monument designations in all five boroughs; they also give accounts of the fights in 1968-1969 concerning the erection of a tower over Grand Central Station, and describe meetings, including one held in 1971 to discuss an idea which apparently led to the forming of the Central Park Conservancy. In addition, more than 170 Landmark Designation Reports and related materials for the years 1973 through 1979 are included, as are several documents from Goldstone's earlier work with the City Planning Commission. Some Landmark Designation Reports include photographs and/or floor plans. Historic District Designation Reports include maps and detailed descriptions of individual properties within the district. Personal and professional clippings, along with memorabilia such as the 1908 wedding scrapbook of his parents, are also among the papers.

2.0 linear feet (4 boxes)

New-York Historical Society

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New York (N.Y.). Landmarks Preservation Commission

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Under the 1990 Charter of the City of New York, Chapter 21-A, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, a part of the Department of Parks and Recreation, was established as a separate city agency. The composition of the 11-member Commission includes three architects, one historian qualified in the field, one city planner or landscape architect, one realtor, and one resident of each of the five boroughs of the City. Appointed by the mayor for three year terms of office, memb...

New York (N.Y.). City Planning Commission

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Under the 1990 Charter of the City of New York, the City Planning Commission consists of the chair, who is also director of the Department of City Planning, and six other members appointed by the Mayor. The six other appointments are apportioned among the president of the council and the five borough presidents. The City Planning Commission is responsible for planning relating to the orderly growth, improvement, and future development of the city, including adequate and ...

Goldstone family.

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Grand Central Terminal (New York, N.Y.)

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Goldstone, Harmon H. (Harmon Hendricks), 1911-

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New York City architect; Chairman of the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission, October 21, 1968 - June 25, 1974. From the description of Harmon H. Goldstone papers, 1906-1979 (bulk 1966-1979). (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58782950 d. 2001. From the description of Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81773436 ...