The Governor’s budget cuts to the Office of Parks would mean the closing of up to 25 historic sites across the state. Many of them are important to our national history as well as to New York’s rich cultural heritage. Once closed, this connection to our past could be gone forever. “New York is really […]
The Fort Greene Association sadly reports that 348 Clermont Avenue will be demolished by Department Of Buildings [DOB] starting today. There had been an enormous effort to get the owners to repair the building to no avail and the loss of 348 will be a great loss to the streetscape on Clermont Avenue. The demolition of this building now leaves one solitary brownstone between […]
NEW YORK — (March 8, 2010) – On February 25, 2010, the West 54-55 Street Block Association and the Coalition for Responsible Midtown Development filed a petition for judgment in New York State Court to stop the construction of a towering skyscraper in midtown Manhattan. To be located at 53 West 53rd street “Tower Verre” […]
Lecture With Steven Semes: The Future Of The Past Wednesday, March 10; Reception and Book Signing at 6:30 pm; Lecture at 7:00 pm Co-sponsored with The New York Landmarks Conservancy The Future of the Past: A Conversation Ethic for Architecture, Urbanism, and Historic Preservation was selected by Planetizen as one of the top ten most […]
Lecture With Steven Semes: The Future Of The Past Wednesday, March 10; Reception and Book Signing at 6:30 pm; Lecture at 7:00 pm Co-sponsored with The New York Landmarks Conservancy The Future of the Past: A Conversation Ethic for Architecture, Urbanism, and Historic Preservation was selected by Planetizen as one of the top ten most […]
Hired Help, High Society, and the High Seas: Glimpses of Life in the 19th Century Join us for fascinating talks on servants, socialites, and sailors in the 19th century. Authors Carol Wallace and Richard Zacks join BPMM docent Doug Hearle three Thursday evenings in March to present these varied glimpses of American history. Held in […]
Rochelle Spencer Wine, cheese, and a projector screen glowing with images of the city helped New York preservationists and volunteers celebrate campaigns as diverse as the five boroughs themselves at tonight’s opening reception of the Historic Districts Council’s (HDC) annual conference. The evening’s theme, “Preservation in New York: The Next Generation” resonated with preservationists who mentioned […]
Rochelle Spencer Wine, cheese, and a projector screen glowing with images of the city helped New York preservationists and volunteers celebrate campaigns as diverse as the five boroughs themselves at tonight’s opening reception of the Historic Districts Council’s (HDC) annual conference. The evening’s theme, “Preservation in New York: The Next Generation” resonated with preservationists who mentioned […]
The Powerhouse is 106 years old and is finally ready for its close-up. This winter, we had the chance to capture the Powerhouse on film so we can better tell its story to New Yorkers, the nation, and the world. Follow the link below to watch the first of three public service announcements about the IRT […]
The Powerhouse is 106 years old and is finally ready for its close-up. This winter, we had the chance to capture the Powerhouse on film so we can better tell its story to New Yorkers, the nation, and the world. Follow the link below to watch the first of three public service announcements about the IRT […]
