architecture, guest blog, intern, NYC, West End Avenue
A guest post by IHDF intern Jonathan OrtizMy favorite building on the Upper West Side is 640 West End Avenue, at West 91st Street. It is my favorite because it stands out from a mile away. One side of the building is almost completely covered in ivy, which in my...
architecture, guest blog, intern, LYL, NYC, preservation, WHSAD, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
A guest blog by WHSAD intern Jahmauny Monds When I walked up to the West End Presbyterian Church, it was clear to me that this building is definitely a proud work of art.It is detailed terrifically and precisely. I took great notice of its bold symmetrical...
Advocacy, Dept. of City Planning, Landmarks Preservation Commission, LPC, Robert Tierney, West End Avenue, West End Preservation Society
On June 26th, 2012, by unanimous vote of the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I has been designated! This was the first step in a multi-agency process to secure the landmark designation that West End...
guest blog, intern, New York City, Upper West Side
Guest blog by intern Jason CrowleyFor the fifth consecutive year, LANDMARK WEST! joined in the festivities at the Amsterdam Houses’ annual Family Day celebration.Saturday, August 4th, turned out to be another fun-filled day of music, BBQ and nostalgic tales of...
Andrew S. Dolkart, Historic Districts Council, LYL, walking tour
Union Theological Seminary & Riverside Church 122nd Street and Riverside DriveFriends and staff members from the Historic Districts Council (HDC) stand in the shadows of Union Theological Seminary (foreground) and the steeple of Riverside Church. ...
