A Landmark Jewel Box Loses Its Biggest Gem Getty Images The Manufacturers Hanover Trust building at Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street in New York. “Like Lever House, the building also received landmark designation; in 1997 it was officially confirmed as an outstanding example of the International Style. But there’s a catch: Only the exterior is […]
Commissioner Is Removed From Landmarks Panel By ROBIN POGREBIN Suzanne DeChillo/The New York Times Roberta Brandes Gratz in her apartment on Central Park West. Roberta Brandes Gratz, a member of the Landmarks Preservation Commission known for taking a hard line on protecting historic buildings, has been removed from the commission after seven years. She is […]
Commissioner Is Removed From Landmarks Panel By ROBIN POGREBIN Suzanne DeChillo/The New York Times Roberta Brandes Gratz in her apartment on Central Park West. Roberta Brandes Gratz, a member of the Landmarks Preservation Commission known for taking a hard line on protecting historic buildings, has been removed from the commission after seven years. She is […]
Jewish Harlem Walking Tour Sunday, November 14, 2010 10:45 AM (approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours) Join Marty Shore, urban historian and founder of Manhattan Walks, as he leads you through the sites of Jewish religious life in the remarkable urban settlement of Harlem, once the second largest Jewish community in the United States. In 1917, it […]
Jewish Harlem Walking Tour Sunday, November 14, 2010 10:45 AM (approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours) Join Marty Shore, urban historian and founder of Manhattan Walks, as he leads you through the sites of Jewish religious life in the remarkable urban settlement of Harlem, once the second largest Jewish community in the United States. In 1917, it […]
2012 Watch nominations are now being accepted Deadline for nominations is March 15, 2011 The World Monuments Watch calls international attention to cultural heritage around the world that is at risk from the forces of nature and the impact of social, political, and economic change. From archaeological sites to iconic architecture, cultural landscapes to historic urban […]
With all the opposition against Zamperla’s decision to axe Ruby, the people are gathering to protest. They will not let it go down without a fight. This Saturday, November 6th at 1pm, there will be a big rally to make noise towards Zamperla, Borough Prez. Marty Markowitz, Domenic Recchia, Mayor Micheal Bloomberg, and the Coney […]
GO WEST! Westbeth Studio Open House Fundraiser When: Sunday, November 14 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. (registration begins at 12:30 P.M.) Where: Westbeth Community Room, enter at 155 Bank Street (btw. Washington & West Streets) Cost: click here for ticket prices RSVP: [email protected] or 212-475-9585 ext. 34 Get an insider’s look at thisgroundbreaking landmark of adaptive […]
November 5th at 7:00 pm additional screening November 8, at 1:30 pm Official selection of DOC NYC Festival www.docnyc.net For over a century Carnegie Hall rented work-live studio spaces atop the famous music hall to artistic tenants such as Marlon Brando, Paddy Chayefsky, and Isadora Duncan. As a tenant with unlimited access into this […]
