West-Park Presbyterian Church, 165 West 86th Street
Though the Landmarks Preservation Commission declared West-Park Presbyterian Church a superb building in 1977 and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation certified tha... continue reading »
"I am tired of NY losing its soul to developers. Stop the madness."
"Once gone, landmarks can never be replaced!"
"Unfortunately it will be impossible for me to attend CB7s meeting tomorrow but please count on my emphatic support for landmarking West-Park Presbyterian Church. If this building does not warrant landmarking, then landmark status has no meaning at all."
"This building is an anchor that adds an esteemed patina to the neighboring area. It must be saved."
"conserve our heritage, preserve our value and desirability as a varied and rich community, remember Pennsylvania"
"The UWS is a pleasant / interesting neighborhood to live in, due in part to the wonderful 19-c architecture. The church is part of the neighborhood's history and is much more valuable to the neighborhood's residents than a new 20-story highrise."
"Please hold a hearing on this beautiful church before it falls down or is torn down by a developer. Remember the Dakota Stables."
"Save West Park Presbyterian!"
"We make ourselves poorer when we neglect and then destroy parts of our own heritage. This Church creates a corner with visual power and a relief from the increasing monotony of great big ugly buildings that proliferate in our city. SAVE THIS CHURCH."
"We must save what we can."
"I have regarded this beautiful Church as a touchstone for the past 35 yrs growing up on the upper west side.It should ABSOLUTELY be landmarked!!!!"
