New York Preservationists Push To Protect Stonewall, Other LGBT Historic Sites In Greenwich Village

Why Don't Stonewall And NYC's Other LGBT Sites Have Historical Recognition?
Azraea of New York stands in front of The Stonewall Inn in New York Friday, June 17, 2011, part of a vigil for marriage equality held by Queer Rising in response to the delay by New York State Senate Republicans. State Republicans met but still haven't made a decision on bringing the same-sex marriage bill to the floor for a vote. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Azraea of New York stands in front of The Stonewall Inn in New York Friday, June 17, 2011, part of a vigil for marriage equality held by Queer Rising in response to the delay by New York State Senate Republicans. State Republicans met but still haven't made a decision on bringing the same-sex marriage bill to the floor for a vote. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

WEST VILLAGE Preservationists are pushing for extra protections for the Stonewall Inn and the bar Julius', citing the Village venues' role in the push for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights.

The Stonewall, at 52 Christopher St., and Julius', at 159 W. 10th St., are already largely protected from demolition because they are located in a historic district, but the Greenwich Village Society of Historic Preservation is calling on the city to make them individual landmarks to ensure their history is not forgotten.

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