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Preserving & Protecting New York Welcome 1 From Our President Protecting Historic Assets 2 Our Community Programs & Services Providing Architectural Expertise 4 Our Technical Services Center Preserving Sacred Sites 7 Our Sacred Sites Program Funding Historic Restorations 10 Our Historic Properties Fund Revitalizing Neighborhoods 12 Our Upper Manhattan Historic Preservation Fund Enhancing Community Buildings 14 Our City Ventures Fund Honoring Achievement 15 Our Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards Celebrating Living Landmarks 16 Our Annual Gala The New York Landmarks Conservancy is dedicated to preserving, enhancing, revitalizing, and reusing architecturally significant buildings in New York City. Through pragmatic leadership, financial and technical assistance programs, advocacy, and public education, the Conservancy ensures that New York’s historically and culturally significant buildings, streetscapes, and neighborhoods remain a legacy to be used, appreciated, and enjoyed by all who live in, work in, and visit New York. Supporting Our Success 18 Our Corporate, Foundation, & Individual Donors Our Board & Staff 27 Financial Statement 28
From the President Dear Friends: Last year we celebrated the Conservancy’s 30th anniversary, and I ended my 2003 annual letter with: “Here’s to the next 30 years!” Well, here we are, finished with the 31st, and I’m pleased to say we’re off to a good start. No resting on laurels for the Conservancy staff. Instead, there are always more buildings in need of our assistance and new preservation challenges. Perhaps one of the most serious issues that arose in 2004 was the threat of major Catholic Church closings in the New York Archdiocese. Declining congregations and deferred maintenance have taken their toll. But closings will have an impact far beyond the congregations. If a significant number of these lovely buildings are demolished, the character and scale of neighborhoods across Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx will be changed forever. Other denominations face similar problems. The potential loss is sobering. As you will see, the Conservancy has spent considerable time and resources on two prominent closings—St. Thomas the Apostle in Harlem and St. Brigid’s on Tompkins Square. Additionally, we’re surveying other churches in the Archdiocese, offering assistance and enlisting the help of sister organizations. Our goal is to help congregations discover any resources they may have, encourage adaptive reuse where appropriate, and generally awaken officials and the public to this threat to our cityscape. At the same time, we are continuing to aid Upper Manhattan religious institutions through the pioneering Upper Manhattan Historic Preservation Fund, which we administer for the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone. The Fund is testimony to the social, economic, and cultural benefits these institutions bring to their area. Likewise, our Sacred Sites program helped 43 religious institutions of all denominations throughout the state. Our financial and technical programs have always distinguished the Conservancy, and 2004 was a banner year. Our 22-year old Historic Properties Fund gave $1.5 million in loans to 22 projects. Homeowners from Bay Ridge to Vinegar Hill and from Hunters Point to Elmhurst benefited from our low interest loans and staff assistance of the projects. Our City Ventures Fund has paired our grants and expertise with non-profit community developers since 1986. Brooklyn’s Pratt Area Community Council has been a special partner. And this year, PACC’s 40th anniversary, they honored the Conservancy with its “Housing Partner Award.” As in any field, recognition by one’s peers is especially welcome. Recognition of another sort came when the Metropolitan Transportation Authority enlisted our Technical Services Center for special help with the restoration of the glorious but long-closed City Hall Subway Station. All kinds of institutions call on our skilled professional staff for their expertise. So we’re on our way to future milestones. It’s very soul-satisfying to help New York’s people and buildings—and very rewarding to know that you support our efforts. Our thanks again. Peg Breen, President { 1 }
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