Greenpoint Over Time – 4.27

On our walk with tour guide Geoff Cobb, we will visit sites that trace the development of the area’s waterfront including the site of the area’s first European settlement, the dozens of shipyards that once lined West Street, the site where the first ironclad battleship, the Monitor, was constructed and discuss the controversial plans for a museum honoring this historic ship, and will talk about the area’s thousands of longshoremen and explain organized crime’s deep connection to the Greenpoint waterfront.

Written by on Apr 11, 2024

Preservation School – Preserving the Art of Stone Carving – 4.24

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Via Zoom In this class, led by Pellettieri Stone Carvers founder Chris Pellettieri, participants will learn about the work Chris does as a professional stone carver as well as his work with students of all ages through his Academy. For his commissioned work Chris specializes in […]

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The Changing Face of Atlantic Avenue – 5.7

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Via Zoom Atlantic Avenue is Brooklyn’s only east-west thoroughfare that stretches from Brooklyn Heights to Jamaica, Queens. It is heavily used by both trucks and passenger vehicles. It is unique in that it is also the route of the Long Island Railroad, which runs both below […]

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Morrisania Musical Legacy – 6.1

Saturday, June 1, 2024 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Morrisania neighborhood was the home to many jazz musicians and was also one of the 
cradles of hip hop in The Bronx. This walking tour will explore the jazz, doo-wop, Latin music, and hip hop history of the neighborhood; as well as some of the […]

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Scenic Stewardship Series

Join HDC and the Victorian Society of New York for our Scenic Stewardship Series, a series of walking and biking tours of New York’s most beloved scenic landmarks. This series is part of a collaborative effort between HDC, VSNY, and a coalition of community partners, to bring attention to the preservation and stewardship of our […]

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50 Years of Bronx River Restoration – 6.22

Saturday, June 22, 2024 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This walking tour explores and celebrates the achievements and future of community-led, government-funded projects that are reshaping the urban environment of The Bronx. The walking tour begins at West Farms, highlighting the 50-year Bronx River Restoration effort. We will visit Drew Garden, discussing the transformation of […]

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Bushwick’s History, Housing, and the Case for Preservation – 3.26

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Via Zoom In 2023, after decades of community advocacy, Bushwick, Brooklyn won the designation of the Linden Street Historic District, the first historic district in the neighborhood. But the 32 brick and brownstone row houses on Linden St. are just a few of Bushwick’s architectural treasures. […]

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Preservation School – Department of Design and Construction – 3.19

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom

In this class, former DDC staff member Jeremy Woodoff will discuss what the agency’s role and responsibilities are, how the existing built environment is incorporated, and what the process is if work is being done in a historic district, on an individual landmark, or on a building that might be significant architecturally but not designated.

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What are Special Purpose Districts? A Conversation with George Janes – 4.2

April 2, 2024 6:00 p.m. Via Zoom Co-Sponsored by Landmark West!   In examining the proposed City of Yes zoning text amendments, the question has been raised about how City of Yes will impact the many Special Purpose Districts across the city. But what is a Special Purpose District and how do they help preserve […]

Written by on Feb 29, 2024