By the time of his death in 1995, his "Old York Library" collection had taken over virtually his entire five-story townhouse.
Now that places like Dean & DeLuca and Dolce & Gabbana have taken over virtually all of SoHo's grand cast-iron buildings, it is hard to remember that at the turn of the 20th century the neighborhood housed much of the city's textile manufacturing.
Pendleton: "I got pushed down to the front and I remember looking around and suddenly this smouldering, small fire had taken over virtually half a block and was starting to hit the roof.
But my friend Gerald Oriol Jr., of Fondation J'Aime Haiti, notes how the tent cities that have taken over virtually all open spaces in Port-au-Prince have settled into a version of regular neighborhood life, with cybercafes and hair salons.
More recently, with the studios' power in decline, directors have taken over virtually full control.
It took over virtually all children's services other than normal schooling.
Held from 17 May-2 June, the event takes over virtually all the city's museums, galleries and performances spaces to present an eclectic mix of art forms.
Others expressed measured support for a harder line against Maduro, who came to power in 2013, jailed political opponents and took over virtually all legislative and judicial power in the country.
"Our industry is looking for our government to approve these petitions and prevent China from taking over virtually the entire U.S. textile and apparel market, at the expense of U.S. jobs," said Mr. Gant, who is chairman and chief executive of the textile manufacturer Glen Raven Inc.
