Beverly Moss Spatt (May 26, 1924 – July 14, 2023) was an American historical preservationist in New York City. [1] From 1974 to 1978, she served as the first female chair of the New York Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), and continued as a member through 1982. [1] [2] Under her leadership, 800 sites were designated as historical landmarks. [1] She helped to save Grand Central Terminal from demolition, joining forces with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. [3] [1] [4]
Spatt was appointed to the City Planning Commission by Mayor Robert F. Wagner in 1965, but Mayor John V. Lindsay refused to reappoint her in 1970. [1] [5]
Beverly Moss Spatt (May 26, 1924 – July 14, 2023) was an American historical preservationist in New York City. [1] From 1974 to 1978, she served as the first female chair of the New York Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), and continued as a member through 1982. [1] [2] Under her leadership, 800 sites were designated as historical landmarks. [1] She helped to save Grand Central Terminal from demolition, joining forces with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. [3] [1] [4]
Spatt was appointed to the City Planning Commission by Mayor Robert F. Wagner in 1965, but Mayor John V. Lindsay refused to reappoint her in 1970. [1] [5]