Art Deco on the Upper East Side: A Walking Tour
The Upper East Side maintains an aura of conservative respectability, and perhaps as a result never attracted as much Art Deco flash as other areas in New York City.
Join FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts for our 31st Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony!
Join FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts for our 31st Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony!
FDR Four Freedoms Park: A Walking Tour
Designed by renowned architect Louis I. Kahn shortly before his death in 1974, this four-acre park at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island finally opened to the public in October 2012.
Murals of New York City: A Book Talk
Murals of New York City is the first book to curate over 30 of the most influential and impressive murals found within all five boroughs. From the Victorian sensibilities of the early 1900s to the graffiti-inflected art of Keith Haring, these iconic artistic treasures act as a cultural guide to
Call for Entries – 2014 Annual Awards
This spring, FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts will celebrate outstanding achievement in preservation, architecture, and advocacy on the Upper East Side during our Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.
Fifth Avenue vs. Central Park West: A Lecture with Barry Lewis
While the storied thoroughfares of Central Park West and Fifth Avenue both flank Central Park, their history and character are worlds apart.
Reserve Your Tickets for the 2013 Benefit!
Join FRIENDS for an exciting evening as we proudly honor Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly at our Tenth Annual Ambassador to the Upper East Side Award Dinner on Monday, September 30th.
The North Woods of Central Park: A Walking Tour
Designed to mimic the Adirondack Mountains and reflect the Hudson River School of painting, the leafy North Woods of Vaux and Olmsted’s Central Park enables visitors to escape from the bustling city.
30th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony a Success!
We were thrilled to hold our 30th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony in the Park Avenue Armory’s Veterans Room, an interior landmark designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The intact room has been described as “Greek, Moorish, and Celtic with a dash of the Egyptian, the Persian, and the Japanese.” A
30th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony – SOLD OUT
We are pleased to hold our 30th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony in the Park Avenue Armory’s Veterans Room, an interior landmark designed by Louis C. Tiffany. The intact room has been described as “Greek, Moorish, and Celtic with a dash of the Egyptian, the Persian, and the Japanese.”