That convention center, designed by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, was approved by the Board of Estimate in 1973, but the City's near bankruptcy in 1975 led to a search for a less expensive site with some opportunity for expansion.
That convention center was approved by the Board of Estimate in 1973. That convention center was designed by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. The City's near bankruptcy in 1975 led to a search for a less expensive site with some opportunity for expansion.