LGBTQ Historic Site Firebrand Books Building Landmark Nomination at Ithaca Common Council October 5

By Luca Maurer, September 29, 2022

The Firebrand Books Building is headed to Common Council!
Ithaca Common Council Meeting
October 5, 2022, 6:00 PM

Firebrand Books, whose office was located on the second story of 143 East State St., was a nationally renowned lesbian, feminist, and anti-racist press founded in Ithaca, NY, by Nancy K. Bereano. The site is also included among the 32 local historic places featured on the Ithaca LGBTQ History Tour created by IC's LGBT Center.

See the Common Council website for the meeting agenda and how to participate in public comment virtually. Attend the meeting to show your support for conserving local women's and LGBTQ history by establishing local landmark designation for the Firebrand Books Building (also known as the Andrus/Home Dairy Building).

If you would like to speak at the meeting or want additional information contact Luca Maurer lmaurer@ithaca.edu or Jeff Iovannone ji223@cornell.edu

Firebrand Books Building with meeting information