architecture, Historic District, landmark, LYL, preservation, RAP, West 72nd Street
Beginning in 1997, LW! launched its Retail Assistance Program (RAP). Our goal: to revitalize the historic storefronts along West 72nd Street, between Columbus Avenue and Broadway/Amsterdam Avenue. Our partners (among many others): the commercial tenants on...
architecture, guest blog, intern, skyline, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
This is the first intern introduction for the summer, following our earlier post welcoming our new team members. Below, get to know Jahmauny. Then, stay tuned for intros from the rest of our interns!What is WHSAD?I am Jahmauny Monds, and I just completed...
architecture, MIchael Lynch, ornament, slide lecture, stonecutting
A Cut Above: The Stonecutter’s Art in Architectural Ornament A slide lecture by Michael Lynch Tuesday, July 10 at 6 p.m. $15, $10 for LW! Members Click here to RSVP or email landmarkwest@landmarkwest.org Carved granite stoop at 24 West 71st Street....
Advocacy, architecture, C of A, Historic District, Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Tavern on the Green, in Central Park, soon to be restored and modified with a glass pavilion. An example of a recent preservation issue focused on by our C of A Committee (learn more below!).In landmarks preservation, designation is just the beginning! ...
architecture, IRT Powerhouse, McKim Mead White, Stanford White
This week marks New York Magazine’s 2nd Annual Yesteryear Issue. Many in the LW! office are already regular NY Mag readers, but an issue focused primarily on history, with glimpses of architecture to boot? Count us in!via New York MagazineThe subject...