E-BULLETIN OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICTS COUNCIL
April 2013, Volume 10, Number 9
THE PAST CHAIRS OF THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION LOOK TO THE AGENCY’S FUTURE
Thursday, April 25th, 2013
6:30 p.m.
The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen,
20 West 44th Street (between Fifth & Sixth Avenues)
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Who did they talk to? Where were they interested in? Why did they do that? What were they thinking?
You are invited to a rare opportunity to listen and learn from the past Chairs of the LPC!
This panel discussion will explore the challenges and responsibilities facing the next Chair and the leadership required to help the agency navigate the future. The panel will include Beverly Moss Spatt, Kent Barwick, Laurie Beckelman and Sherida Paulsen, and will be moderated by Liz McEnaney.
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The Event is free but Space is Limited!
RSVP to [email protected].
Co-sponsored by the New York Preservation Archive Project, Historic Districts Council, the Fine Arts Federation, the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, and The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York.
This program is part of NYC Landmarks50, the multi-year celebration of the 50th anniversary of New York City’s Landmarks Law.
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THE DOMINO EFFECT
with the documentarian of the film: Megan Sperry
Monday, April 29th 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Preservation Center, 232 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003.
The Event is free but Space is Limited!
RSVP necessary, contact [email protected] or 212.614.9107.
The Domino Effect is a feature length documentary film that explores the process of real estate development in New York City and digs deep to uncover the complex networks of banks, developers, politicians, and non-profit organization that shape our cities.
For more information check out their website http://thedominoeffectmovie.com/
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Coffee Talk- Requests for Evaluations with Mary Beth Betts
May 6
8:30 – 10:00 AM
Neighborhood Preservation Center 232 East 11th Street New York, NY 10003
Each year, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission receives and evaluates approximately 200 Requests for Evaluation for new landmarks, historic districts and historic district extensions. The LPC’s RFE form, available on their website, requests that applicants provide as much information about the property as possible, including photographs. A strong RFE package can make a great impact in the achievement of preservation priorities.
The LPC’s Director of Research, Mary Beth Betts, will present pointers on filing effective and thorough RFEs, as well as answer your questions on the designation process and research resources in New York City. Check out Cityland for a recent interview with Mary Beth.
Events is FREE, but reservations are required.
For more information on this series or to RSVP, please contact Barbara Zay at [email protected] or 212-614-9107.
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Historic Districts Council 2013 Grassroots Preservation Awards and Annual Preservation Party
Date: Thursday May 23, 2013
Location: Village Community School, 272 W 10th St New York, NY 10014
Time: 6:30 pm
This year’s Grassroots Awards recipients are:
• The Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project
• New Amsterdam Market’s Robert LaValva
• NYC Parks advocate Geoffrey Croft
• NYU Faculty Against the Sexton Plan
• The Aquinas Honor Society of the Immaculate Conception School
• Friend in High Places: Council Member Stephen Levin of Brooklyn’s 33rd District
• Friend from the Media Award: The Tribeca Trib.
Click here to read more or purchase tickets
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2013 Six To Celebrate Tours
Have you been wondering how you’re going to explore and discover this great city over the summer? Well here’s your answer!
Join HDC on our fantastic walking/ bike tours of the Six To Celebrate neighborhoods. The tours will run from May through October.
Harrison Street, Staten Island
BUS/WALKING TOUR led by Barnett Shepherd, architectural historian
Saturday, May 11, 10:30AM
Visit Staten Island’s next historic district! Down the hill from the stately Stapleton Heights historic district, the “Stapleton Nook” is a charming enclave of eclectic 19th century houses, built largely for workers in Staten Island’s busy transit hubs, A rare example of historic rowhouse architecture on the Island, Harrison Street is currently under consideration by the Landmarks Commission as the borough’s fourth historic district.
The tour will visit both Stapleton historic districts and time permitting, the beautiful Alice Austen House Museum and Fort Wadsworth.
For more information about the tours click here
For information about the 2013 STC click here
For information about the STC program click here
Don’t forget we have the 2012Walking Tour Brochuresare now available for sale on our website!!!!
Only $10 for all six brochures (shipping included).
To purchase the brochures click here.
Six to Celebrate is generously supported by The New York Community Trust. Support for the Six to Celebrate Tours and walking tour brochures is provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Additional support is provided by Councilmembers Margaret Chin, Inez Dickens, Vincent Gentile, Daniel Garodnick, Stephen Levin and Rosie Mendez.
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