Photo by BF / Utilized with Permission
There has been a dialogue on the Ward 5 site about the TransArt project for those that are interested; and although my perspective might not be popular, I do think I pose some valid questions --- and I do appreciate the feedback I've gotten thus far!
I'm just a citizen / homeowner / taxpayer... nothing more and nothing less... but I do believe in asking some tough questions now and then... particularly with the financial situation [City, County, State, Country...] being what it is.
I once went on a retreat where one of the repeated slogans was "if nothing changes, nothing changes..."
Applicable here?
Whatever the case, here are the links:
"National Historic Landmark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia":
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Historic_Landmarks
"National Register of Historical Places":
http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/
National Register of Historical Places - NEW YORK (NY), Ulster County:
http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/ny/Ulster/state.html
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Postscript: I haven't identified either the Kings Inn or the TransArt building project on this list [I could be missing these... Is there another list?] --- But I did find the following interesting, and I'm wondering how up-to-date and accurate the listings are (?):
Copied and pasted from last site noted above:
"Kirkland Hotel (added 2002 - Building - #02001323)
2 Main St., Kingston
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style: Italianate
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1875-1899
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Hotel
Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use"
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Hmmmmmm...
Who exactly is the "private" owner of the Kirkland?
Is the Kirkland currently (this is not what I've heard) "Vacant/Not in Use" (?)
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