The Larkin Building, named a historic landmark by the Ithaca Landmark Preservation Commission on Oct. 4, was home to Stella’s Restaurant before it closed last year. One of the properties the company manages, Aces Apartments, is located in an Eddy Street building with historic property designation. Historical landmark designation requires all changes to the exterior and site of the property to be approved first by the Ithaca Landmark Preservation Commission, according to a letter to all historic property owners. ’10, historic preservation planner for the City of Ithaca, said that these are necessary guidelines. “It’s like changing the rules.”In terms of landmark designation, McCracken believes that the community is on the side of history.

Source: Daily Sun October 19, 2017 05:15 UTC