"I had no idea the building was in the landmark district," he said.

It is also in a landmark district that has its own restrictions on building.

Whites own all the new businesses in the landmark district.

Some or all of the area was designated a national historic landmark district on May 5, 1977.

Besides, he added, "A landmark district doesn't mean that nothing can be built there."

"It was one of the most complicated projects ever attempted in a landmark district."

The national historic landmark district was designated on November 7, 1973.

In 1998, the area was designated a landmark district.

The pressure of development may have an effect on the historical integrity of the landmark district.

The commission is supposed to authorize any new structures in landmark districts.