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“Honor the Past, Celebrate the Future” with West-Park
West-Park Presbyterian Church165 West 86th StreetWest-Park Presbyterian Church has achieved some major milestones in the last few years. Certainly one would be the Individual Landmark designation by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission in early 2010...
Return of the Urns
Thank you, David Dunlap and The New York Times for drawing attention to the demon that plagues historic neighborhoods under active consideration for landmark protection. Too many heedless owners rush to destroy the very fabric that makes buildings in these...
Alpha-Branches and Number-Limbs: Fun in Central Park!
We couldn't have asked for nicer weather on Sunday, November 13th for LW's family program, The ABCs of Central Park, led by author and artist Gerald Lynas (visit http://www.lynaspress.com to see his work). The air was crisp and the leaves were crunching as families...
A Toast: To the future of preservation! To the young professionals!
Upon arrival at the Hi-Life Restaurant. Cristiana and Sarah's Twitter storm begins!The distinct neon signage* pulled us in like a tractor beam ...Thank you to all the young professionals out there -- the recent graduates, the "payin' your dues" AutoCad specialists,...
Central Park Was Made for Fall
Photo, taken with Instagram, via @jamiezoobThis picture of fall in Central Park is so stunning; had to share it. Happy fall, everyone! Get out there and enjoy the City's first Scenic Landmark: Central Park!
Celebrating 200 Years of Life on the Grid
Preservation largely documents the history of our built environment and cultural heritage. But who documents the history of preservation itself? That'd be the New York Preservation Archive Project (NYPAP)! For over a decade, NYPAP, under the...
Things are Warming Up at West-Park Presbyterian Church
West-Park Presbyterian Church165 West 86th StreetSince its induction into the West Side landmark family in 2010, the community has filled West-Park Presbyterian Church with helping hands; we've seen it filled with intrigue and theatrical flair and with heavenly voices...
West Side Spirit Gives Thanks to Local Heroes
Top to bottom, left to right: Batya Lewton, Melissa Elstein,Victor Gonzalez, and Dee Rieber.All photos by West Side Spirit.Protecting the special character of our Upper West Side neighborhood is a never ending effort, and one shared on the shoulders of many. ...
Third Time’s a Charm :: Recap of final public hearing at LPC for West End Avenue
Last Tuesday, October 25th, LANDMARK WEST! joined with fellow West Siders, elected officials, preservation colleagues, and lovers of landmarks to show our continued support for the proposed historic district extensions anchored by West End Avenue.Convened by the...
“Look Up”: Architectural photography student shares photos
Photo by Gotham GirlIt's not just the devil that's in the details. There's beauty in cornices, lampposts and dormer windows! Earlier this month, photographer John Hart led a small group of folks on an architectural photography walking tour of the...
