Temples of Power, Temples of Pleasure: Stanford White’s Manhattan Wednesday, September 12th 6:30pm-7:30pm National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South He was the first modern “starchitect” – a man of […]
When John Tauranac is not busy designing maps, he turns his talents to writing intriguingly on the city’s social and architectural history. In his latest book, “Manhattan’s Little Secrets,” Tauranac […]
For a brief time in the early 20th century, Riverside Drive rivaled Fifth Avenue for its stretch of opulent mansions. With the passage of time and the rise of luxury […]
“We Are Staying”: Author Jen Rubin in conversation with Amy Harmon of the New York Times Monday, October 15th 6:30pm-7:45pm For eighty years, Radio Clinic (R.C.I.), a family-owned and run […]
“Broadway: A History of New York City in Thirteen Miles” A LW! Author’s Talk with Fran Leadon Wednesday, October 24th, 6:30-7:45pm 35 W. 67th Street Partner-level Members Get 2-for-1 Tickets! […]
Gargoyles! Walk is CANCELLED DUE TO STORM Saturday, October 27th, 1:00-2:30pm All Tickets Have Been Refunded Architectural historian Nina Harkrader seeks out the Upper West Side’s more ghoulish inhabitants: the many […]
History of the UWS Apartment House PLUS A-round Columbus Circle **2 Great Programs in 1 Afternoon for 3.0 hours of Brokers Continuing Ed Credits!** Thursday, November 29th, 1:00pm-4:30pm (must attend both […]
From rail yards to court yards; the Boat Basin to the Power Broker; and the yacht club to the First Lady, we’ll dive into the history of Riverside Park! Lucie […]
Think we’ve got it bad today? 19th century NYC was littered with hoaxes, tall tales, ultra-fake news–and the masses who fell for it all. Social historian Tom Miller (aka the Daytonian in […]
Tuesday, February 12th 6:30-7:45pm 35 W. 67th Street 2-for-1 Tickets for Partner-level Members! Author Constance Rosenblum introduces us to one of America’s most talked-about personalities, Peggy Hopkins Joyce. Although little remembered […]