Progressive Architecture In New York

Herbert Muschamp reviews examples of progressive architecture in New York.

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October 5, 2001, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The city has been braced in recent weeks by the visits of world dignitaries to the scene of devastation. But this is also a rewarding time to visit sites of creation. Thanks in large part to our landmarks preservation laws, New York is home to many buildings that embody the city's progressive tradition. If the World Trade Center catastrophe does help shift the city's builders from a retrogressive outlook, this is the tradition they will want to build upon. Meanwhile, it is reassuring to know that such a background exists."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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