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Yorkville: A Celebration of Home

What was it like to live in Yorkville when 86th Street was known as German Broadway, when the smell of hops from the Ruppert and…

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A Taste of Yorkville

First settled by German immigrants in the late 18th century, Yorkville later became a hub for immigrants of Hungarian, Czech, and Irish descent as well.…

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The Upper East Side’s Affordable Housing Legacy

Join Andrew S. Dolkart, Director of the Historic Preservation Program at Columbia University, to uncover the rich history of affordable housing on the Upper East…

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The Upper East Side: A Study of Five Neighborhoods

In light of development pressures stemming from the incoming Second Avenue Subway, the City Planning Commission's proposed zoning changes, and existing permissible zoning on the…

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German-American Steuben Parade

Since 1957, the German-American Steuben Parade has been held in September to commemorate the contributions of German immigrants and their descendants to American society.

Using interactive technology, this scavenger…

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Rescued, Restored, Reimagined: New York’s Landmark Interiors

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of New York's landmark legislation, this exhibition at the New York School of Interior Design will feature more than a dozen…

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The Brokaw Mansion: A Landmarks50 Event

Following the completion of Central Park, upper Fifth Avenue became New York City's most desirable address, where prominent families constructed…

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Interiors: A Book Talk

We are pleased to welcome interior designer Sandra Nunnerly for a book talk and signing as she presents a new…

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New York Neon: A Book Lecture

Join FRIENDS for an “illuminating” lecture on the iconic neon signs of New York City, including many on the Upper East Side.

Mr.…