Category Archives: local history
Federal Judge Rebukes City, State, NPS; Orders return of the Tobacco Warehouse to Protected Public Parkland
We are very pleased to tell you that the Federal Court has ruled fully in our favor. Stating that the evidence “is so one-sided that (plaintiffs) must prevail as a matter of law,” United States District Judge Eric N. Vitaliano handed … Continue reading
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JUDGE VITALIANO CALLS NPS DEFENSE “HOUSE OF CARDS (THAT) CANNOT WITHSTAND THE GENTLEST BREEZE
We are extremely pleased to report that on Friday, US Federal Judge Eric Vitaliano declared that the National Park Service violated federal law–and its own charter–by secretly removing the Tobacco Warehouse from protected parkland. In his words: ” the issuance … Continue reading
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Please join us in court Monday March 21st to stop the backroom dealing for the Tobacco Warehouse
(Updated with results of the hearing) When last we wrote, we were scheduled for an expedited hearing on our preliminary injunction against the National Park Service (NPS) in Federal Court on Jan. 27th. That hearing never took place, as our … Continue reading
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The Latest On 11-15 Old Fulton-demolition on hold until 10/6/
As you may have noticed, there has been some positive action on 11, 13, and 15 Old Fulton Street, thanks to continuing pressure from concerned residents, preservationists, and our elected officials. Contractors have been cleaning out the buildings so as … Continue reading
Filed under local history, Local Real Estate
11-15 Old Fulton Update
The saga of 11-15 Old Fulton Street continues, as seen recently in some local blogs. If you care about saving historic buildings from the wrecking ball, read on. Shrouded under scaffolding at present, 11, 13 and 15 Old Fulton Street … Continue reading
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