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Postings: Historic Designation; Recognizing Riverdale

Postings: Historic Designation;   Recognizing Riverdale
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Riverdale, the earliest known railroad suburb of New York City, was long ago enveloped by municipal boundaries. But it has always remained a separate and special place, thanks to its steep and verdant setting above the Hudson River. Those were some of the qualities cited by the Landmarks Preservation Commission last week as it created the Riverdale Historic District in the Bronx, bounded roughly by 252d and 254th Streets, Palisade and Independence Avenues. Nearly 35 structures are affected and three homeowners objected to the designation.

The new historic district encompasses the nucleus of the original Riverdale section, a 100-acre development that was begun in 1852. Leland Weintraub, the commission member who made the motion to designate at Tuesday's meeting, said the district has ''most of the features commonly associated with the American romantic suburb of the mid-19th century,'' including ''a picturesque site, landscaping and architecture; connection to the city by accessible transportation and a layout adapted to the topography.''

Riverdale is the city's 54th historic district, within which no demolition, construction or exterior alteration can occur without the landmarks commission's approval. The vote to create it was unanimous.

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