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MB 4 By JOAN SHEPARD i I ARNEGIE HALL, a city and federal landmark, and the most famous musical concen oau tho TTnitMl states, has launched a $20 million 3TC 'i if la I I fi iriirw'ir "WnMiiwin rwi ay -J from being torn down and replaced with an office building. Now, 22 years later, Stern, as president of the Carnegie Hall Corporation, leads the corporation's renovation and expansion plan. Ironically, an office tower that once threatened the life of the musical monument is now part of its salvation. "The proposed new building could get a commercial rental of about $40 a square foot, according to Philip Aarons, president of the New York City Public Development Corporation. In addition, the building would generate about 500 to 700 construction jobs in addition to 2,000 jobs within the new buHding.

About $1 million a year in real-estate taxes would be paid to the city as well an income for the sustained operation of Carnegie HalL TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COSTS, according to Aarons, should run between $50 -million and $75 million. The project would be assisted with Urban Development Action Grant funds. This is the best kind of economic development," said Deputy Mayor Karen Gerard. "It is Snore than a building." Gerard recalled fondly that she attended her first Carnegie Hall concert when she was 6 years old. "I remember exactly where I sat and that I sat next to a lady wearing a Persian Lamb coat" In 1960, after the private owner oi Carnegie Hall, Inc.

was blocked from selling the building to a commerical developer, the city took over the famous concert halL Stern became president of the corporation, which manages the building for the city and presents many of the concerts. Currently the hall the city $185,000 a year in rent, according to Stern. Carnegie Hall, which opened in 1891, was designed by William TuthilL William Morris Hunt and Dank-mar Adler. It is noted for both its acoustics and design, according to the directory of the American Institute of Architects. In 1960, the opening of the Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center overshadowed the old hall, but Stern and a group that included Marian Anderson and Sol Hurok fought to save the building from demolition.

renovation and restoration plan plus a development program for its adjacent property. And when It is all finished, the area from 56th to 57th SL on Seventh Ave. will contain a cultural complex, with studios, concert halls and support facilities that will be unique for the city. Plans call for upgrading the physical plant of both the main performing hall and the smaller recital hall as well as the erection of a multi-use high rise on the empty lot adjacent to the halL Work has begun already on the recital hall. The facade and lobby of the hall Is being renovated and restored and two self-service elevators will be installed.

THE ENTRANCE TO THE hall will be restored to look very much like it looked 91 years ago when it first opened. When the entrance is renovated, it will have two terra cotta faced arched entrances with a larger lobby. The recital hall restoration has been designed by James Stewart Polshek and Partners, a New York City architectural firm. The recital hall differs from the main hall In that it features young fledgling artists. Issac Stern, president of the Carnegie Hall Corporation, said, "Last season, there were more than 450 concerts in the recital hall, including 37 premieres.

It is gratifying that in assessing its future, Carnegie Hall continues to support new music and young artists. Last week, the corporation mailed requests for. proposals to 250 real-estate developers for the development of the L-shaped lot adjacent to the historic building, which runs from 56th through to 57th Sts. The lot, which is between the hall and the Russian Tea Room restaurant, is now used for parking. Revenue from the parking lot goes to Carnegie" HalL THE CORPORATION IS looking for a developer HARRY HAMBURG.

DAM.Y NEWS L-shaped parking lot east of Carnegie Hall will be 'scene of new construction in $20 million renovation and development program. to erect a multi-use building with the design and use compatible with the famous concert halL Lawrence Goldman, director of real-estate planning and development for the Carnegie Hall Corporation, said, "Carnegie Hall is the anchor on its block and is an example of New York at its best at night The new building should also contribute to sustaining high quality nightlife on the In I960, Stern led the fight to save Carnegie Hall kiTnini n-r i -ntrn. Famous Maker LCD Quartz LCD QUARTZ LCD QUARTZ WATCH WATCH PENS $199 1 Alarm Watch (Gold or Silver) PORTABLE RADIO with CASSETTE PLAYERS SANYO M-230F 110-220 Voll 34w SYIVAHIA 44anl 1 10-220 Vo MS" SANYO M9903K 4-tandi 110-220 Vo CAU SAKYOStmSRn M7700K '119" mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi 99 $6 (Sliver) ALSO AVAILABLE IN COLORS 5.99 LCD Quartz Melody Alarm ATARI (Limited quatttes) Stick On LCD Quartz Clock AMFM RADIO SYIVANIA AMfM 9" SANYO RP5225 '17" Watch (2-Melody) SANYO RW445 $8" $3" VIDEO Sanyo Beta Cord VCR 4200 499" Fisher VHS VCR FVH510 549 Ftahar VHS VCR FVH520 649 Pac-Man Super Breakout Missile Command ALL ATARI GAMES AVAILABLE AT DISCOUNT PRICES LCD Quartz Pen Watch with Stopwatch 1 CM Jordache Watch's MENS or WOMENS CALL X-RATED MOVIES $i39 $2495 VMS or BETA In English or Spanish II rtiinn nnann llll VIIAM I LCD Quartz vPendant Watch STYLE STEREO in Famous Maker LCD Quartz 5 Function Watch 69 219" $595 TELEVISION Samsung B1W 12" Quasar Sanyo Mini 2W' with AM.FM LCD Quartz CLock Sharp Color 13" 13F22 Sharp Color UmiP Uln. I '-ii Month, Day Second With Stop Watch il I K. 239- SEMO MAN.

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