She Built NYC: A social and architectural history of women’s institutions on the Upper East Side

Join FRIENDS for a fascinating walking tour with historian Lucie Levine, exploring the social and architectural history of women's institutions on the Upper East Side.

Since the 19th century, the Upper East Side has been a hub for women's empowerment. From exclusive clubs and schools to political institutions and professional associations, this historic neighborhood has a wealth of iconic spaces dedicated to women. Explore the architectural and social history of these establishments and delve into over 100 years of local women's history through the spaces they created, led by historian, writer, and New York City tour guide Lucie Levine. Highlights include the Cosmopolitan Club, Hunter College, the Colonial Dames of America, and the Barbizon Hotel.

Details

SATURDAY, November 9
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$15 members* / $25 non-members
*If you are not sure about your current membership status, please email info@friends-ues.orgĀ 

 

Barbizon Hotel