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Underground Railroad

Recent Headlines

Willowbrook

February 15, 2013

Historians to Discuss Existence of Underground Railroad in Staten Island

The Staten Island Museum will host a panel to discuss the existence of the Underground Railroad in SI.

Chelsea

February 12, 2013

Underground Railroad House Owner Loses Appeal to Keep Rooftop Addition

The Hopper-Gibbons House's owner may go to court to fight ruling from city board.

Chelsea

November 20, 2012

Preservationists Fight for Restoration of Underground Railroad House

Dozens of supporters argued to the Board of Standards and Appeals about the Hopper-Gibbons House.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

January 16, 2012

Chelsea Stop on the Underground Railroad Becomes a Landmark

A row of houses on West 29th Street was given landmark status.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

December 10, 2010

Underground Railroad Penthouse Still Standing After Demolition Deadline

An illegal fifth floor on a row house, once a part of the Underground Railroad, is still standing, days after a DOB deadline.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

November 24, 2010

City Orders Illegal Penthouse Torn Down From Underground Railroad Building

The city has ordered the developer at a Chelsea stop on the Underground Railroad to take down illegal construction.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

February 08, 2010

Chelsea Stop on the Underground Railroad Gets Historic District Nod From City Council

The city has ordered the developer at a Chelsea stop on the Underground Railroad to take down illegal construction.