Joyce Matz, who fought to preserve historic architecture in New York City, died on September 19. She was 92. Matz’s successful campaigns include the 1978 landmark designation of the interior of Town Hall in New York’s theatre district and St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, the New York Times reports. She continued to fight for the preservation of historic architecture until her death. Her final campaign was to save the Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Church, which remains unresolved.
Historic Preservation Advocate Joyce Matz Dies at 92
Matz's successful campaigns include the 1978 landmark designation of the interior of Town Hall in New York's theatre district and St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church.