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10 May, 16PastAnarchist’s Guide to Historic House Museums: A Book Talk
Join Franklin Vagnone, Principal of Twisted Preservation: Cultural Consulting and co-author with University of North Carolina Architecture & Urban Design professor Deborah Ryan as they…
30 Apr, 16PastYorkville: 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…
01 Nov, 15PastA 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.…
18 Oct, 15PastThe 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…
07 Oct, 15PastThe 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…
19 Sep, 15PastGerman-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…
19 Mar, 15PastRescued, 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…
04 Feb, 15PastThe 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…04 Feb, 15PastInteriors: A Book Talk
We are pleased to welcome interior designer Sandra Nunnerly for a book talk and signing as she presents a new…05 Oct, 14PastNew 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. [lgc_column grid="70" tablet_grid="50"…
05 Oct, 14PastRoosevelt Island: A Walking Tour
Last spring FRIENDS visited Four Freedoms Park at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island, now join us for the northern route! The island's history is…
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