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2009 Living Landmarks “Sweet Sixteen” CelebrationThe New York Landmarks Conservancy recognizes New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City and honors them as Living Landmarksat our fall gala. More than 530 guests turned out on Wednesday, November 4, at Cipriani 42nd Street to join the Conservancy in celebrating the 2009 LivingLandmarks. Our sixteenth year of these awards sparked a special “Sweet Sixteen” celebration—complete with cake and balloons.The Conservancy was proud to honor renowned New York Times fashion photographer, Bill Cunningham; award-winning author, playwright and editor,A.E. Hotchner; real estate developer and film studio chief, George Kaufman; Italian Baroness and philanthropist, Mariuccia Zerilli-Marimò; legendaryNew York County District Attorney Robert Morgenthau; and one of the most prolific theater men of the 20th century, Tony-Award winning Tommy Tune.It was a fun-filled night of fine food, laughs, song and dance. Once again Living Landmark host Liz Smith presided over the festivities, aided by Peter Duchinand his Orchestra. Among the crowd were past Landmarks Paul Binder, Michael Christensen, Louise Grunwald, Marian Heiskell, Louise Hirschfeld, ElaineKaufman, Ray Kelly, Dr. Mathilde Krim, Sirio Maccioni, Norris Church Mailer, Mary McFadden, Elizabeth Peabody, Marty Segal, and Elaine Stritch.first rowCarl McCall, Dr. Joyce F. Brown, Peter Scotese and Midge RichardsonHolly Hotchner, Mildred Brinn, Carole Bailey and Percy Prestonsecond rowAshley Renshaw, Ben Renshaw, Christopher Goodman, Julia GoodmanJames Zirin and Marlene HessKaren and Richard LeFrakthird rowTopsy Taylor and Priscila ZoullasMichelle Peterson and Julio Peterson25