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Supporters urge designation of Public School 15 Annex as individual landmark
Summary
Researchers and community advocates told the Landmarks Preservation Commission the Romanesque annex at 362 Skimmerhorn Street is architecturally intact and culturally important for its Girls' Continuation School history; Alloy Development and the Historic Districts Council voiced support at the public hearing.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission heard a research department presentation and public testimony on March 10 for LP-2696, the proposed individual landmark designation of the Public School 15 Annex at 362 Skimmerhorn Street in Brooklyn. Research staff described it as an 1889 annex by James Naughton and traced the site's long social-use history, including the Girls’ Continuation School and later vocational and specialty high school uses.
Sarah Eccles of the research department said the annex “reflects an important transitional moment in the work of Superintendent James Naughton,” noting the building’s intact exterior ornament and limited alterations that do not detract from its significance. Jared Delavalley, CEO of Alloy Development, testified in support and said his team’s long redevelopment work on the block includes commitments to preserve principal historic structures. “We are seeking to protect it for future generations,” he told the Commission.
Emma Bartley, representing the Historic Districts Council, added that designation would safeguard both architectural character and the building’s immigrant-education history. The Commission closed the public hearing and indicated the staff will bring the item back for a vote at a future meeting.
