Proposal to co-name Carroll Street, between Bond St. and Nevins Street as “MARIANO WAY”
The family and friends of Linda and Joseph Mariano have submitted a proposal to Community Board 6 to co-name Carroll Street, between Bond St. and Nevins Street, “Mariano Way,” in recognition of their valuable contribution to our community.
PURPOSE:
FROGG would like to take this occasion to support this proposal to honor both Linda and Joseph, who were founding members of our organization.
In addition to her involvement with FROGG, Linda was also one of the founders of the Committee to improve Carroll Park.
Both Joseph and Linda celebrated the unique character of their beloved community through activism and art.
LOGISTICS:
Where: Community Board Meeting
When: May 14, 6:30pm
Location:
Van Alen Institute,
303 Bond Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Please feel free to attend in person if you'd like. CB6 will also make a zoom link available to the meeting.
About Joseph and Linda
The Mariano’s moved to Gowanus in the 1970’s. They bought a dilapidated house on President Street, which they lovingly restored. They both became engaged in Gowanus issues, and helped to fund Friends and Residents of Greater Gowanus. While Linda’s main focus was historic preservation, Joseph expressed his love for the neighborhood through his art works.
Linda’s worked tirelessly with the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), the Historic Districts Council (HDC), and the NYS Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), to pursue historic designation of the Gowanus Corridor as an Urban Industrial District.
In 2019, because of her perseverance, five important Gowanus buildings were landmarked by New York City.
To hear Linda tell their story, please visit the Historic District Council’s Preservation website.
Linda's Archive at NYU site
https://findingaids.library.nyu.edu/cbh/2017_011/all/
Linda's archive at Brooklyn Library
https://discover.bklynlibrary.org/item?b=archives_space_2017_011
Sadly, Joseph passed away in 2020, followed by Linda a few months later in 2021.