Beverly Moss Spatt
American historical preservationist (1924–2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Beverly Moss Spatt (May 26, 1924 – July 14, 2023) was an American historical preservationist in New York City.[1] From 1974 to 1978, she served as the first female chair of the New York Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), and continued as a member through 1982.[1][2] Under her leadership, 800 sites were designated as historical landmarks.[1] She helped to save Grand Central Terminal from demolition, joining forces with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.[3][1][4]
Spatt was appointed to the City Planning Commission by Mayor Robert F. Wagner in 1965, but Mayor John V. Lindsay refused to reappoint her in 1970.[1][5]
Publication
- Spatt, Beverly Moss (1971). "A Proposal to Change the Structure of City Planning: Case Study of New York City”.
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