2006 press releases

Ambassador Opens "The Landmarks of New York" Photography Exhibit

February 7, 2006

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Jeffrey D. Feltman opened an American photography exhibit, “The Landmarks of New York: An Illustrated Record of the City’s Historic Buildings,” at La Crypte, beneath l’Eglise Saint Joseph des Peres Jesuites in Monot, Beirut, February 07, 2006. The exhibit of 80 black and white photographs celebrates the 40th anniversary of the passage of the New York City Landmarks Law. The exhibit will be on display at La Crypte from February 8 through 19, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The photographs will also be exhibited at Beit-al-Fann, in al-Mina, Tripoli, from February 23-27, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In his remarks, Ambassador Feltman noted the importance of the New York City Landmarks Law in helping preserve buildings, properties and objects with a unique character or special historic or aesthetic value. Such buildings are an important part of the development of the cultural fabric of the United States. Their preservation safeguards America’s historic, aesthetic and cultural heritage. Preservation also provides a positive economic impact, enhancing many attractions that benefit business and industry.

“The Landmarks of New York” exhibit is one of a series of programs sponsored by the U.S. Embassy to promote Lebanese efforts to preserve its cultural heritage. The U.S. Government has awarded Lebanon $96,000 from the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation to protect and restore three archeological sites. Similarly, the U.S. Government has helped promote Lebanon’s cultural and archeological treasures through the USAID-funded “Discover Lebanon” project, in cooperation with the Ministries of Tourism, Culture and Environment.

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