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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.

$15/per person: non-Friend $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.

$15/per person: non-Friend $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.

$45/per person: non-Friend $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.

$65/per person: non-Friend $45/per person: Friend of HDC, Friend of Coney Island USA

 

 

 


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.

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.


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.


 

Andrew Dolkart Speaking on Researching Historic Buildings, Feb.  '08

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.

JUNE

Zoning 101
with Paul Graziano, HDC president and planning consultant
Monday, June 2nd

Find the difference between floor area ratio (FAR) and air rights confusing? Wonder what constitutes a high-density as opposed to a low-density residential district? Zoning is the dominant force that dictates the shape and scale of the city’s neighborhoods, and a basic understanding of it is essential when seeking to preserve the unique characters of our communities. Yet its nuances remain largely unfamiliar to many New York City residents. HDC’s June Coffee Talk will feature HDC President and professional planning consultant Paul Graziano, who will present the ABCs of New York City Zoning, from the basic definitions of common terms to a discussion of the importance of contextual zoning for your historic neighborhood. Click to RSVP.

Time: 8:30 - 10:00am
Place: Neighborhood Preservation Center
232 East 11th Street
between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
New York, NY 10003

This event is FREE to the public, though reservations are required.
To register now or for more information on becoming a Neighborhood Partner, please contact
Lauren Belfer, HDC’s Community Coordinator, at (212) 614-9107 or lbelfer@hdc.org.

The Historic Districts Council’s Monday Morning Coffee Talks are supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, The New York Community Trust, and State Senators LizKrueger and Andrew J. Lanza.

(pdf flyer here)



Featuring the 9th Annual Grassroots Preservation Awards

Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:00PM

ST. MARK’S CHURCH IN-THE-BOWERY
GARDEN AND PARISH HALL
EAST 10th STREET & SECOND AVENUE
ST. MARK’S HISTORIC DISTRICT
MANHATTAN

Read more about this event by clicking here.

 

 
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