Saturday, March 29, 2025 9:00 a.m. The location will be announced soon New York’s affordable housing is also its historic housing. The median age of New York’s residential buildings is now 90 years old; at the same time, nearly a million units of housing, almost half of New York’s rental units across all five boroughs, are […]
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 6:00 – 7:00 pm Via Zoom In June, we awarded the first JKSRA to Weijie “Christina” Sun and William Dunsmore. On February 5th, they will have the opportunity to publicly present their research to peers and preservationists.
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In this class, you will learn about the Art Deco style, its place in the development of modernism, and its period of influence
Please join HDC for a lunch-and-learn panel discussion on accessible design in the built environment, with a special focus on historic structures and scenic landmarks. With co-sponsorship from AIA Brooklyn, which is offering AIA Credits for this event,
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This panel will explore the enduring presence and influence of the legacy businesses that have shaped the Garment District, an HDC 2024 Six to Celebrate neighborhood, for decades.
Join us for an in-depth exploration of how labor history and architectural history shaped The Garment District and the North East Bronx, stitching these two neighborhoods together.
Our tour highlights the layers of history in the area: residential, African American, mercantile, government, and more. The fine architecture that remains includes individual landmarks, but no larger historic district.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. An In-Person and Online Program The General Society Library, 20 WEST 44th Street The program will be followed by a book signing and short reception. Professor Steven Semes will discuss the impact of Gustavo Giovannoni (1873-1947) who was a central figure in the fields of architecture, urbanism, […]
Join Bob Singelton on this virtual exploration of Bayside Queen’s architectural and cultural history. Hear how this sleepy waterfront enclave became the beautiful, diverse neighborhood it is today.
This walking tour, led by Angel Hernandez, will highlight many historic buildings in the neighborhood including the United Workers Cooperatives, also known as “the Coops.”
