A landmark legal battle over urban preservation took a pivotal turn in 1968 when the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission rejected a request from the Penn Central Transportation Company, setting the stage for a major Supreme Court case. The denial of a certificate of no exterior effect—meaning the company could not alter the exterior of its property without approval—sparked a clash between corporate development and historic conservation. The dispute ultimately reached the Supreme Court, where the ruling would shape how cities balance growth and heritage protection. The case remains a cornerstone in debates over property rights and landmark preservation laws.
9/20/1968: The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission denied a certificate of no exterior effect to the Penn Central Transportation… The post Today in Supreme Court History: September 20, 1968 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
