THE TOWN HALL

Marquee Renovation

Built by six suffragists, New York City’s Town Hall demanded a marquee that matched its history of boldness. The restoration uncovered 1921 archival drawings, but recast them in even stronger, more geometric terms. Cast iron and glass replaced a flimsy sheet-metal canopy, bringing permanence and dignity to a historic institution. The new marquee honored the League for Political Education’s original spirit, inviting New Yorkers into a space dedicated to freedom. 

“These women would have wanted a stronger design.”