LW celebrates the launch of THEY WERE HERE, a unique collection of architectural and social histories that tells the stories of the many immigrants who worked and lived along Columbus Avenue. Tom Miller (aka the “Daytonian in Manhattan” blogger) guides us on a virtual...
She arrived in New York City in 1900 with “nothing but her looks.” Embodying the dynamic cultural change that was happening at the time, 16-year old Evelyn Nesbit quickly became the face (and figure) of the new century: Manhattan’s first “It” Girl. Paula...
O, n Zoom LW! Members FREE! Join us for this continuing journey through scenic landmark Central Park and the creative mind of one of its unheralded creators. Ron Korcak helps us get to know Vaux: the architect, the engineer, the protégé and the mentor. We’ll meet his...
Cynthia Brenwall shares the incredible visual story of the creation of our 840-acre wonder. You’ll be amazed at the history Cynthia has unearthed: we’ll view the original winning competition entry with its meticulously detailed plans, maps, elevations, hand-colored...
For more than 50 years, Walter Bernard and Milton Glaser have revolutionized the look of magazine journalism. In Mag Men: Fifty Years of Making Magazines, writer Anne Quito recounts the glory days of magazine design and creative legacy of two industry icons. Design...
