Author David McCullough will join elected officials and civic activists for a rally today at 11:15 at the corner of Water Street and Dock Street in DUMBO to protest to proposed construction of an 18-story tower that will block views of the Brooklyn Bridge. McCullough, who wrote The Great Bridge, the Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge writes, "The Brooklyn Bridge is our bridge, all of us. It is a national treasure and we must do our part  as custodians. Please, let us take that responsibility to heart."

The Brooklyn Bridge, which McCullough calls a majestic and emblematic work, was designated a National Historic
Landmark in 1964. There are fewer than 2,500 buildings, structures or
sites nationwide meriting this designation. In 2007, Brooklyn's Historic
Industrial Waterfront – which includes DUMBO and Fulton Ferry Landing
– was named One of America's 11 Most Endangered Places by the National
Trust for Historic Preservation. This designation cites the risk of out-of-scale
development, saying that it would "permanently eras[e] what
makes Brooklyn special to the growing number of residents who call this
place home."