CEO Bob Iger's New Disney Expansion Triggers Closure to Heartbreaking NYC Memorial

Disney NYC Headquarters Named After Bob Iger Causes Closure of Historic Fire Museum Honoring FDNY's Fallen Heroes

Disney construction may have destroyed the historic New York Fire Museum, which honors the history and legacy of the New York City Fire Department.   Construction of the flashy new Disney headquarters at 7 Hudson Square — officially titled The Robert A. Iger Building — allegedly caused nearly $6 million in structural damage to the neighboring New York City Fire Museum, forcing the institution to shut its doors for nearly a year. The post Disney …

CEO Bob Iger's New Disney Expansion Triggers Closure to Heartbreaking NYC Memorial

A treasured part of New York City’s cultural and historical fabric is in serious jeopardy—and not because of fire or fairy tales. The New York City Fire Museum, housed in a 120-year-old firehouse on Spring Street, has been shuttered since May 2024 after suffering millions in structural damage. The cause? Construction next door to build Disney’s massive new corporate headquarters in Hudson Square. Credit: Disney While Disney itself isn’t named as…

Disney’s New NYC Headquarters Errupts Crisis at 120-Year-Old Firehouse Museum

A beloved piece of New York history is hanging by a thread—and no, it’s not just fairy dust or magic at play this time. Credit: Ken Lund, Flickr The New York City Fire Museum, a cherished cultural institution housed in a 120-year-old firehouse in Hudson Square, has been closed to the public for nearly a year. The reason? Significant structural damage caused by nearby construction work—damage that city officials say totals nearly $6 million and m…