Template:Did you know nominations/University Village (Manhattan)

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The result was: promoted by TheNuggeteer talk 23:15, 27 September 2024 (UTC)

University Village (Manhattan)

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University Village

• ... that University Village was designed with three 30-story towers because the architects believed that smaller buildings would be even more out of place? Source: Fowler, Glenn (February 20, 1966). "Controversial 30-Story Towers Nearing Completion in 'Village'; 30-Story Towers for the 'Village'". The New York Times.
  • ALT1: ... that the construction of building foundations at University Village was likened to a military campaign? Source: Postal, Matthew A. (November 18, 2008). University Village (PDF) (Report). New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. p. 9.
  • ALT2: ... that University Village has been described both as a "much-loathed superblock" and one of Manhattan's "most refined examples of modern design"? Source: Anderson, Lincoln (March 16, 2004). "Superblock, and supermarket, proposed as historic landmarks". amNewYork., Dunlap, David W. (December 17, 2005). "James Ingo Freed, 75, Dies; Designed Holocaust Museum". The New York Times.
  • ALT3: ... that a Picasso sculpture at University Village was called "half as high and twice as sexy as the Great Sphinx of Egypt"? Source: "Monuments: Sylvette at N.Y.U." TIME.com. November 24, 1967.
  • ALT4: ... that University Village has Picasso's second outdoor sculpture in the Western Hemisphere? Source: Margold, Jane (November 16, 1967). "60-Ton Picasso Sculpture Due for City". Newsday. p. 3A.
  • ALT5: ... that a Picasso sculpture was installed at University Village after it was rejected by the developer of another building designed by the same architect? Source: Postal, Matthew A. (November 18, 2008). University Village (PDF) (Report). New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. p. 11.
  • Reviewed: Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve (2nd of 2 QPQs)
  • Comment: The article previously appeared on the Main Page in 2009. DYK renominations are now allowed after five years per WP:DYKNEW.

5x expanded by Epicgenius (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 677 past nominations.

Epicgenius (talk) 22:29, 26 September 2024 (UTC).

• Good image which is free and clear at this size. High Earwig is related to the long titles. I like ALT3 and find it interesting and it is cited in the article - a promotor may enjoy a different hook. This previously appeared on DYK 15 years ago (I cannot locate the record), but it is eligible now as a 5x expansion. Beginning on 9-26 the article went from 6620 characters to 46961 characters 9-27. It is long enough, neutral and cited with quality sources. Bruxton (talk) 17:41, 27 September 2024 (UTC)