Monthly Archives: May 2012

New Life for One Brooklyn Church

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Althea Chang

Rainwater, snow and wind swept through the broken stained glass windows at Rugged Cross Baptist Church for years. Plaster on the walls crumbled, exposing some of the wooden beams that held up the nearly 100-year-old structure. “When we moved here … Continue reading →

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Hamilton’s New York Home Wins Preservation Award

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Althea Chang

Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers, made a home in Harlem in 1802. And just this past year, his residence was relocated and restored as a national memorial known as Hamilton Grange. “It serves as a fitting tribute to … Continue reading →

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Landmarks Conservancy President Aims to Restore Ellis Island

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Althea Chang

A descendent of Irish citizens who suffered through famine, Peg Breen, a New Yorker, understands how Ellis Island offered hope to new immigrants and opened a door to health, wealth and opportunity. She still gets teary-eyed when she visits, she … Continue reading →

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