The Block Association is undertaking a project to replace our 1950’s style street lights with a style -- the F pole -- more appropriate to the architecture of the block. I’d like all block residents' help making this exciting change a reality.

The historic lighting will make the block very distinctive – none of the neighboring blocks have this style fixture. The two closest examples are 91st St. between Broadway and Riverside Dr., and Riverside Dr. between 93rd and 94th Sts. The new lighting also complements the architecture on our block: the brownstones were built in the same decade – 1890 – that Bishops crook and F pole lights were first installed in the City. And the historic lighting beautifies the block – night and day – with no loss in the amount of illumination they produce.

The cost to install the new lights is $9,400. The Block Association, while reaching out to the co-op boards and landlords for the majority of the cost, is also seeking individual involvement and would be pleased to accept whatever amount you can contribute. If 100 people contribute just $30 each, we’ll have met our individual contributor goal. I recognize that we recently sent block residents an annual dues reminder and you may not be able to contribute right now. We’ll accept contributions throughout the summer. Contributions are tax-deductible because we’re partnering with Landmark West on the project, which also reduces its cost from $44,000 to $9,400.

I hope you share my excitement about this major improvement to our block and can be generous in making it happen.

Thank you.

Teresa Elwert, president
12 October 2004

Updated 28 February 2006

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