There continues to be a lot of coverage of local efforts to save the Vitagraph smokestack, most recently on News 12 Brooklyn (Nov. 5, 2014). See the story here. See below for more press and for information on Vitagraph’s history. Be sure to sign the petition to save the smokestack, and follow the Facebook page for updates.

More press:

Curbed (Nov. 2, 2014)
Daily News (Oct. 28, 2014)
Sheepshead Bites (Oct. 9, 2014)
Home Reporter News (Oct. 8, 2014)
Brooklyn Magazine (Oct. 7, 2014)
Brooklyn Eagle (Oct. 6, 2014)

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The Vitagraph smokestack that stands on the former site of the Vitagraph Company silent film studios, established in 1907 in Midwood, is the oldest still-standing monument to the American film industry on the east coast and, possibly, in the country.

Prodigious and proud, the smokestack stands beautifully emblazoned with inlaid brickwork spelling out Vitagraph (visible from the Q train as you approach the Avenue M subway station). Tragically, it is not currently protected with landmark status and is presently threatened with demolition.

Please help to preserve the smokestack as a landmark by clicking here to sign the petition, and follow the “Save the Vitagraph Smokestack” page on Facebook for updates.

Check out this video to learn more about the Vitagraph Studios.