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I find it amazing that buildings (specifically the last one, the hotel) can be maintained in essentially the same state for over 100 years. I guess to a Europea
by jurassicfoxy 8y ago
I find it amazing that buildings (specifically the last one, the hotel) can be maintained in essentially the same state for over 100 years. I guess to a European this is normal but it feels like here in North America old things are much more rare.
- ubittibu 8y agoYes, my home was built in the XII century (I’m from Europe).
- petard 8y agoWould love to see stats on building lifetimes across cohorts, e.g. do buildings from 80s, 90s etc have similar life span or are they demolished sooner.
- smacktoward 8y agoThe Plaza Hotel was designed a protected landmark by the city in 1969, which probably helped. (The original report by the Landmarks Preservation Commission on the reasons for protecting the Plaza can be read here: http://s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/lpc/lp/0265.pdf http://s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/lpc/lp/0265.pdf)