New York City Designates Three Historic Buildings as Landmarks to Honor Immigrant Heritage
The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) in New York City has designated three buildings as individual landmarks due to their historical significance in serving immigrant communities. The buildings include Public School 15 Annex in Downtown Brooklyn, the Church of Saint Mary on the Lower East Side, and the Lithuanian Alliance Building in Midtown. These designations recognize the buildings' roles in the development, heritage, and cultural characteristics of the city. Public School 15 Annex, built in 1889, served a diverse immigrant student population and later became a center for various educational initiatives. The Church of Saint Mary, founded in 1826, is Manhattan's third-oldest Catholic parish and has been a vital institution for Catholic immigrants. The Lithuanian Alliance Building, constructed in 1876, has supported the Lithuanian community with various services for over a century. 
