EVENT: Amsterdam House & the Future of Public Housing Architecture
ALecture by Francis Morrone
Presented in collaboration with the Makor/Steinhardt Center of the 92nd Street Y
Tuesday, September 26, 2006, at 6:30 p.m.
Built in 1947 and designed by Grosvenor Atterbury, Harvey Wiley Corbett and Arthur C. Holden, the Amsterdam Houses on Amsterdam Avenue between 61st and 64th Streets is an example of the artistry and design that characterized New York City public housing projects constructed after World War II. Originally the home to many returning veterans, this thoughtfully designed complex is a reminder of the care and vision that guided public housing development in the first half of the 20th century. Critic, author and art historian Francis Morrone examines the Amsterdam Houses and the surrounding Lincoln Square neighborhood.
Location: Makor, Steinhardt Building, 35 West 67th Street Tickets: $12 in advance ($15 at door). Must be purchased through Makor (click this link for more information or call 212-601-1000).