7th Grade Landmarks Speaker

Julia Foulkes, an MS447 parent and landmarks historian at the New School University, visited seventh graders to discuss the landmarking process. The students were particularly interested in her discussion of 5 Pointz, a building that was formerly covered in graffiti art, in Long Island City. Because the building was never landmarked, the graffiti was whitewashed and the building is set for demolition. Condos will take the place of 5 Pointz.

 The seventh graders will continue to explore what buildings/ parks in NYC have earned the landmark designation and think about what should become landmarked.