Block Association, Linus Coraggio, LYL, photography
“Bashed Trumpet Bench” West 100th StreetWe love our “landmark” benches on West 100th Street! Our beautiful “Bashed Trumpet” was commissioned by the Block Association over a decade ago to provide respite for the young,...
Beacon Theatre, Unsung Heroes
On June 12, 2012, LANDMARK WEST! welcomed nearly 200 of its nearest and dearest to our annual awards ceremony, a celebration of the Unsung Heroes of the Upper West Side! “Unsung Heroes” are those individuals and institutions who — in some way,...
LYL, photography, West End Avenue
For the past three years — starting in 2010 — LW! has spent the month of February showing our love for the Upper West Side’s much-loved landmarks……Who’s to say we can’t show our love for landmarks all year long?!With...
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....
Historic Districts Council, Landmarks, Landmarks Preservation Commission, preservation, REBNY, West End Avenue, West End Preservation Society
One week from today — on Tuesday, June 26th — the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) will convene to cast their first vote concerning historic district extensions proposed for the West End Avenue neighborhood. This public meeting is open to all; if...
Christopher Gray, IRT Powerhouse, NY Times, Stanford White, streetscapes, Wish List
“Its delicate Renaissance-style exterior could just as well have clothed an opera house, although the five colossal stacks gave it away.” Photo: New York City Municipal Archives, via NY Times Preservation groups are circling the deliciously...
Andrew S. Dolkart, walking tour
Central Park Walking Tour with Andrew S. DolkartWednesday, June 20, 2012, at 6 p.m.$25, $15 for LW! MembersMeeting Location TBA**SPACE IS LIMITED** Tickets must be purchased in advanceClick here to RSVP or email landmarkwest@landmarkwest.org Central Park is the...
education, iPhone app, Keeping the Past for the Future, walking tour
Education is central to LANDMARK WEST’s mission, especially our award-winning youth education program, Keeping the Past for the Future (KPF), and its accompanying student workbook, “My Preservation Journal”. KPF teaches students to look at their...
IRT Powerhouse, Riverside Park
Guest post by LW! Intern Ali K.LW’s Sarah S. and Guide Josef Szendeat Columbus CircleWhat better way to celebrate Bike Month and welcome the summer weather than with a bike tour? This past Saturday, LANDMARK WEST! cruised the Upper West Side with...
interiors, Tours and Events
DID YOU KNOW …… that the English paint company, Farrow & Ball, was founded by two chemists?… that the Farrow & Ball paint palette is kept to a strict 132 color run? As new colors are developed, older colors are archived…. that the...
