HDC Fall Lecture Series
Relaxing in New York: Historic Amusements
Venues
and Vacation Spots of New York City
During the month of September HDC will present “Relaxing
in New York: Historic Amusements Venues and Vacation Spots
of New York City,” a fascinating series of
programs exploring the history, archaeology and preservation
of both well-known and little-known beaches, amusement parks,
and vacation venues throughout the five boroughs.
Film Screening
and Discussion: The Bungalows of Rockaway
Tuesday, September 9, 2008,
6:30pm
Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Avenue at East 2nd Street,
Manhattan
“The Bungalows of Rockaway,” co-produced by Jennifer
Callahan and Elizabeth Logan Harris, is a documentary-in-progress
highlighting the rich history of the Rockaway bungalows lasting
over 100 years. In 1933 there were more than 7,000 bungalows
on the peninsula, today fewer than 500 remain. This program
will feature excerpts from the documentary highlighting rare
archival footage, maps, and interviews with historians and longtime
residents and vacationers.
The screening will be followed
by a “Q & A” session and discussion with Richard
George of the Beachside Bungalow Preservation Organization,
preservationist Caroline C. Pasion and the filmmakers. Theprogram
will be moderated by journalist Eve M. Kahn.
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$10/per person: Friend of HDC, Frien
of Coney Island USA |
Fun in
the Sun:
Resorts, Pools, Fairs and More!
Tuesday, September 16,
2008, 6:30pm
Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Avenue at
East 2nd Street, Manhattan
This panel will examine the culture of relaxation in New York
City through an examination of amusement venues and leisure
spots throughout the five boroughs. Discussions will focus on
both the architectural and social significance of these venues.
Historian and journalist Francis
Morrone will examine racetracks, railroads and resorts in Brooklyn;
Marta Gutman, associate professor of architecture (history and
theory) at the City College of New York, will discuss New York’s
WPA-era swimming pools; architectural historian John Kriskiewicz
will explore the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair; and
Dr. Gary Hermalyn, author, historian and executive director
of The Bronx County Historical Society will discuss the Freedomland
amusement park.
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$10/per person: Friend of HDC, Friend
of Coney Island USA |
From the
Shore to the Sideshow: A Tour of the History and
Future of Coney Island
Sunday, September 14, 2008,
11:00am
The series will conclude with an in-depth tour of Brooklyn’s
Coney Island with Melissa Baldock,
Kress/RFR Fellow for Historic Preservation and Public Policy
at the Municipal Art Society, and architectural historian Jane
Cowan. Tour attendees will hear about Coney Island’s diverse
past from its beginnings as a resort community to its fabled
amusement parks. The tour will visit such noted landmarks as
the Cyclone Roller Coaster and the Parachute Jump, as well as
examine the plans for the area’s future, which remain
uncertain. The exact location for the tour will be announced
upon registration.
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$35/per person: Friend of HDC, Friend
of Coney Island USA |
The complete series of all three
events is $65/$45 for Friends. Advance reservations are required.
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$45/per person: Friend of HDC, Friend
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PAST EVENTS
HDC Summer Lecture Series
Make sure to join us for this informative series created
to keep
up-to-date on some of HDC’s current projects and recent
goings-on at LPC.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Our Latest Landmarks: Recent & Upcoming New York City Historic
Districts
Join us as we present an overview of recently
designated and calendared historic districts throughout New
York City, as well as what’s next in the pipeline. This
lecture will be augmented by a question and answer session featuring
hard-working preservation activists discussing neighborhoods
including Eberhard
Faber Pencil Company and DUMBO in Brooklyn; NoHo
in Manhattan; and Ridgewood in Queens.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Admiral’s Row:
Historic Properties and the Federal Government
Admiral’s Row, a collection of former
naval officer residences located within the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, is at risk of demolition thanks to the current plans
of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation. Luckily,
the federal government has finally acknowledged their
ownership of these structures and a Section 106 Consulting
Parties Process has been established to oversee the transfer
of the property and proposed uses for the site. This lecture
will feature HDC executive director Simeon Bankoff as
he presents a brief overview of these historic buildings
and the ongoing campaign to preserve them.
Lectures are free of charge, but
reservations are required. Reception to follow.
All events take place at 6:00pm at the Neighborhood
Preservation Center, 232 East 11th Street, Manhattan.
RSVP at 212-614-9107 or kmorith@hdc.org.
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SUMMER FRIENDS PARTY
at the Alice Austen House Museum
Please join the Historic Districts Council for an
exclusive party at the Alice Austen
House Museum,
a National Historic Landmark overlooking the Narrows on Staten
Island.
The party will feature visits to the nearby
McFarlane–Bredt House, the first home of the
New York Yacht Club, with Carl Rutberg,
Alice Austen House Museum Executive Director.
Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
6 - 9 p.m.
Alice Austen House Museum
2 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island
FREE for current Friends of HDC
in recognition of their continued support
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To renew your Friendship or RSVP, please email
kmorith@hdc.org or call 212-614-9107
no later than Monday, June 30.
Directions provided upon registration.
Transportation from the Staten Island Ferry
will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an exclusive
party for Friends only. To inquire about the status of
your friendship or to become a Friend, please call 212-614-9107
or email kmorith@hdc.org
New York City Council District 30 Special Election
League of Preservation Voters Candidate Forum
Please join us for a candidate forum featuring
the five candidates running for the empty City Council seat
in Queens's District 30: Anthony Como, Elizabeth Crowley, Charles
Ober, Tom Ognibene and Joseph Suraci. The candidates have also
filled out a questionnaire on preservation and development questions
created by this coalition; you may read
their responses by clicking here.
CANDIDATE FORUM
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
7:00pm
Public School 49
79-15 Penelope Avenue at 80th Street
Click
here for map.
The League of Preservation Votes is a coalition
of nine local community-based groups within the 30th District,
including Queens Civic Congress, Glendale Civic Association,
Glendale Property Owners Association, Juniper Park Civic Association,
LIberty Park Homeowners Association, Newtown Historical Society,
Richmond Hill Historical Society, Ridgewood Property Owerns/Residents
Association and Ridgewood Reservoir Preservation Group. These
groups have come together with HDC to voice their concerns about
pressing preservation and development issues within their neighborhoods.
Click here to read more
about the League.
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As part of our Neighborhood
Partners Program, HDC is pleased to announce our new Monday
Morning Coffee Talks, a free monthly discussion series
that examines some of the most common questions asked
by community preservationists. Join us on the first Monday
of every month as we sit down with professional practitioners
and community activists to discuss the tactics, techniques
and strategies for preserving our historic buildings and
neighborhoods. Bring your questions and prepare to engage
in this informal setting with some of the city’s
most respected preservation advocates. And of course,
coffee will be served.
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