Well, if there are, listen up, because I'm going to make a suggestion for legislation that could accomplish something meaningful.

In 1993, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the Historical Commission lacked authority to designate (and thereby protect) the interior features of the Boyd Theater. The ruling wasn't based on a finding that the building lacked architectural merit; it was instead based on a determination that Council hadn't authorized the Commission to designate interiors (as have NYC and other jurisidictions).

A decade later, efforts to preserve Dream Garden were similarly hampered by the historical preservation ordinance's inadequacies.

This is something that could be easily remedied: so why hasn't it happened?

As it now stands, the absolutely breathtaking interiors of some of our most significant buildings could be demolished without any city review or approval (other than an over the counter demolition permit from L&I). This, to me, seems criminal.

Should this post reach anyone in a position to make a difference, please feel free to send me a pm or email me at portiajd87@aol.com and I'd be glad to provide you with more information.

That Dream Garden made quite the impression?

Good, I am glad to see someone taking a pro-active stance on these issues for a change.

Mr. Kenney, you're usually pretty progressive about these matters, care to take up this mantle?

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