Bill Cunningham Might Get a Street Corner Named After Him

Iconic photographer Bill Cunningham passed away last weekend, sending the art and fashion world into mourning. Now, a petition has been started by Cunningham's friend, the furniture auctioneer Nick Nicholson, to rename the artist's favorite shooting spot "Bill Cunningham Corner."

During his 50-year career, Cunningham captured most of his street styles pictures at his preferred haunt, located at the corner of 57th St and Fifth Ave.

The Change.org petition is asking for New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's approval and has garnered more than 1,700 signatures in under 24 hours. It needs 2,500 to be submitted for the Mayor's consideration.

However, WWDreports that a renaming is uncertain: Due to legal red tape, it's more likely that a commemorative plaque or statue be erected to remember the late photographer.

The Mayor has already voiced his respect for Cunningham:

And former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris Carine Roitfeld has officially endorsed the petition:

Thanks Bill! Please rename corner of 57th and 5th Av "Bill Cunningham corner" @workforbillc

A photo posted by Carine Roitfeld (@carineroitfeld) on Jun 27, 2016 at 5:17pm PDT

Whether or not 57th and Fifth gets Cunningham's name, we vow to cherish and remember him for what he was: a true artist.