February 18th: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Landmarks Law
Following the completion of Central Park, upper Fifth Avenue became New York City’s most desirable address, where prominent families constructed opulent mansions.
Greek and Roman Architecture on the Upper East Side
The influence of Greece and Rome on the aesthetic imagination of American artists and architects cannot be underestimated. Many of New York City’s most stately and important buildings contain architectural motifs that were inspired by the classical period.