Don’t let a group of bureaucrats at the Frick destroy this landmarked building by constructing a building on top of it! Don’t let them destroy the world-famous Music Room - one of the last “salon” music settings left in North America. Protect the amazing John Russell Pope design. We believe in responsible development of the Frick, not irresponsible development.

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THE RENOWNED MUSIC ROOM WILL BE DESTROYED TO ACCOMMODATE THE PROPOSED CONSERVATION BUILDING
The renowned Music Room has for over eighty years served as New York City's premier venue for chamber music concerts and recitals. It is one of the last "salons" in New York City. The proposed expansion plan unnecessarily results in the destruction of the Music Room despite several viable alternatives. The Music Room is regularly viewed by the public and sought for use by classical musicians, and is a central and irreplaceable element of the Frick Collection. In fact, we call on the Landmarks Preservation Commission to provide landmark status to the Music Room.

THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WILL OVERWHELM THE BEAUTIFUL, ICONIC MANSION AT THE CENTER OF THE HOUSE MUSEUM
Building a new structure over the renowned music room is the equivalent of adding a seven story building (which does not include the height of the mechanical bulkhead) to the house museum. Additionally, the all-glass connecting passage between the Library and the new structure is not consistent with both the existing landmarked architecture as well as the architecture of the proposed Conservation building. We must protect and preserve the house museum's historic elements and original architecture.

THE PROPOSED CAFÉ ADJACENT TO THE RUSSELL PAGE GARDEN IS UNNECESSARY AND PROBLEMATIC
The proposed café will introduce a serious risk of rodent infestation in the adjacent Russell Page Garden. We should learn from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which was forced to eliminate its garden adjacent to the new food service café after it became a rodent breeding ground.

The proposed café, catering operation, auditorium, and education center are attempts to commercialize the house museum and create revenue by booking events that do not serve the Frick's mission as an arts and education resource.

Please make sure your voice is heard. This is not a neighborhood issue, this is a citywide and even worldwide issue. Those who love art and culture come from around the world to visit this historic collection. Help save the integrity of the Frick.