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Much of West Harlem is still intact. To keep it that way, the community looks toward landmarking
Much of West Harlem is still intact. To keep it that way, the community looks toward landmarking Selina Yang / Staff Photographer By Maya Mitrasinovic | February 12, 2021, 2:43 AM
Due to the developments driven by Columbia, West Harlem has piqued the interest of investors and developers in recent years. However, much of the neighborhood’s original architecture remains intact. In an effort to curtail rapid change in the neighborhood and preserve its history, local organizations are working to designate the West Harlem Historic District.
The district would be between 135th Street and 155th Street, delineated east by Amsterdam Avenue and west by Riverside Drive. Within the 40-block span sit 900 buildings, many of which contain a lot of local history. The process of historical preservation and landmarking is vital to preserving the neighborhood’s character and architectural his