Daytonian in Manhattan, Landmarks, Tom Miller
Daytonian in Manhattan, is a blog dedicated to telling “the stories behind the buildings, monuments and other points of interest that make Manhattan fascinating.” From 45-47 Madison Street, the sole survivor of a row of Federal-style row houses in...
Landmarks at Risk, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Watch List
You may have noticed the new kiosks sprouting along Broadway and seemingly every other corridor in NYC, some with peel-away stickers promising super fast, free WiFi, others already activated bleeding piercing diodes of light into an evening stroll advertising even...
American Youth Hostel, Christopher Gray, David Rubenstein Atrium, Lincoln Center, Milton Glaser, Roberta Brandes Gratz, Tours and Events, Unsung Heroes
The world has many an unsung hero. In 2011, the Upper West Side has eight more. (click below to see the full event program) Artwork by Ron Barrett, illustrator of the world famous “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”. The Unsung Heroes of the Upper West...
Congregation Shearith Israel, Landmarks at Risk, Watch List, Zoning
As follow up to last Wednesday’s Community Board 7 Land Use hearing about a SECOND extension for Congregation Shearith Israel, the WEST SIDE RAG has a run down of what transpired. Properly noting that “few if any of the 70 participants at the...
