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In Kensington, Old Textile Mill To Be Revived With Apartments
Preservation

In Kensington, Old Textile Mill To Be Revived With Apartments

Gotham Hosiery, once the country’s most popular pantyhose manufacturer, quickly rose to fame and crashed even faster. Now, the nearly 100-year-old mill at 2nd and Norris is getting a residential makeover. Rob Masciantonio dives deep into the history of the old textile mill and details on plans for redevelopment

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

A Row House And A Life Transformed
Art & Design

A Row House And A Life Transformed

In this second installment of “Behind the Facade,” Nicolas Esposito finds himself at the kitchen table of Pedro Ospina, a Kensington sculptor who barters and builds his way to contentment

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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