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Historic Kensington Banks “For Sale,” But Not Really
Development

Historic Kensington Banks “For Sale,” But Not Really

The saga of two historic banks struggling for survival under the EL continues. GroJLart has the update

Coming: Review Of Proposals For Development Of Kensington Banks
Preservation

Coming: Review Of Proposals For Development Of Kensington Banks

It’s down to two development firms to win the right to develop the site of the banks. But can at least some part of the historic buildings be saved? Christopher Mote has details

Two Kensington Historic Banks, Back On The Table
Preservation

Two Kensington Historic Banks, Back On The Table

Back in the hands of the Norris Square Civic Association, the monumental banks are the subject of a request for development proposals that privilege commercial use, sustainability, and preservation. Hidden City staff writer Christopher Mote reports on that and on a ruling this week against the hardship claim that was used to justify residential development of the site–and demolition

In Kensington, A Major Reversal Brings New Hope For Historic Banks
Preservation

In Kensington, A Major Reversal Brings New Hope For Historic Banks

Women’s Community Revitalization Project gives up on building low-income housing at Front and Norris. The fate of the historic banks and the ownership of the site are unclear. Chris Mote reports

Last Gasp For Two Historic Banks In Kensington?
Preservation

Last Gasp For Two Historic Banks In Kensington?

Two adjacent banks built in Kensington in the 1880s are threatened with demolition. Christopher Mote has the story of the state tax credits that might make that happen

Conflict In Kensington As Neighbors Appeal Banks’ Demolition
Preservation

Conflict In Kensington As Neighbors Appeal Banks’ Demolition

Preserving two monumental textile banks is key to East Kensington’s future, say a diverse group of neighborhood activists, including Karen Lewis, pictured here. Their appeal of a nonprofit’s plans to build affordable housing on the site reveals contrasting visions of the neighborhood’s potential, points out Christopher Mote in his comprehensive report

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Appeal Filed To Save Norris Square Banks
Preservation

Appeal Filed To Save Norris Square Banks

Neighbors appeal Zoning Board of Adjustment ruling in bid to save the monumental banks at Front and Norris and keep the site commercial

When Banks Looked Like Cathedrals
Photography

When Banks Looked Like Cathedrals

A glimpse inside the other–and perhaps even more spectacular–abandoned bank building under the El in Kensington


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