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The construction of Madison Square Garden by means of the demolition of Penn Station in New York City is often considered the catalyst for the development of historic preservation as a US movement in the 1960s.
Now in 2013 Madison Square Garden is being asked/ required to move off the site to allow for the construction of a new transportation hub where the stunning Penn Station once stood.
It's funny how things change! Read more at some of the webpages listed below.
"How it All Began", an article from the National Trust for Historic Preservation discusses some of the history behind the topic.
http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/story-of-the-week/2006/national-preservation-act.html
The Madison Square Garden Wikipedia page has been updated to discuss the current issue
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madison_Square_Garden
Finally here is a current article from CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/25/us/new-york-madison-square-garden-relocation
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