DIY: How to Hunt a Gargoyle

DIY: How to Hunt a Gargoyle

John Freeman Gill, author of “The Gargoyle Hunters” shared secrets of the trade with a full house at last night’s wonderfully engaging reading. Tip #1: Work from the inside out. Tip #2: Grab a copy of this fabulous...
West End Walk Wows Westsiders

West End Walk Wows Westsiders

After days of rain, the sun broke through last Sunday, creating perfect conditions for a Landmark West! tour of the far Westside. Guide Gil Tauber, loaded with historic tales and tidbits, took a capacity crowd along parts of the West End Avenue and Riverside...
Brownstones Program a Hit!

Brownstones Program a Hit!

A crowd of more than 70 property owners, architects, engineers, and other lovers of landmarks gathered at the downtown offices of Arup (thank you to our fantastic hosts!) to learn from two of the best about brownstone preservation. Architectural conservator Mike...
Tribeca Clocktower at Appellate Court

Tribeca Clocktower at Appellate Court

On February 23rd, Attorney Michael Hiller of Hiller, PC argued against the City and Developer on behalf of the Landmark  clocktower at 346 Broadway that was designated an Interior Landmark in 1987.  The moment, captured here by sketch artist Christine...