Historic South Street Seaport
New York City, New York county
Tin Building, 1907, and New Market Building, 1939
threat: Demolition, loss of context
The South Street Seaport and Fulton Market are historically linked to Robert Fulton and his ferry to Brooklyn, as well as to the theme of commerce along the Hudson River. General Growth Properties has proposed out-of-scale new development, requiring demolition of the National Register-eligible New Market Building and the relocation of the Tin Building. This site illustrates the need for careful planning along and stewardship of New York State’s waterfront, especially within historic districts.
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