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In Service of Our Landmarks: Looking back at MLK Day volunteer initiatives
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service. Today is a special opportunity for us to think about how we can lend our energies to the people, places and organizations in our communities who could use a bit of help. Whatever kind of service...
From Palm Court to Preservation Hideaway: The Hotel Endicott
One week from today, 446 Columbus Avenue will become the site of a friendly fiesta to celebrate 75 years of a West Side MVP (that's "Most Valuable Preservationist"): Arlene Simon!Before "La Noche Cubana" takes over next Thursday, January 19, let's get to know the...
At West-Park Church, the Heat is On!
West-Park Presbyterian Church*As temperatures on the West Side begin to drop low, low, low, the heat at landmarked West-Park Presbyterian Church is going up, up, up!!LW! learned some BIG NEWS this morning, courtesy of our friends at the West End Preservation Society...
Ye Olde Upper West Side
Monday is all about looking forward. What meetings do we have this week? What public hearings are scheduled? What progress are we hoping to make on any particular project? But this week, why not kick things off with a look back? To the Upper...
Here Comes Havana! :: “La Noche Cubana” tickets still available!
Because of all she's done for our West Side neighborhoods, and to celebrate her 75th birthday, LW! is throwing a party in honor of our President and founder, Arlene Simon!Because we are so grateful to YOU, our readers, for following our goings on via our blog, we're...
Spotlight on Education: LW! partners with architecture & engineering firm to bring lessons to life
As LW!'s Dir. of Education, Debi Germann, has the enviable job of exploring the West Side with local youngsters, encouraging them to look up from their shoestrings and take in the exciting architecture around them. Debi does this through "Keeping the Past for...
This Holiday Season, Celebrate NYC Architecture
This year, LW! had made some terrific new friends. One such comrade on the front lines of documenting and reporting West Side happenings, musing on architecture and urban planning in NYC (past and present!), and generally keeping us engaged with their blog...
SAVE the DATE :: For a friendly fiesta, straight from 1930s Cuba
West-Park Celebrates Milestone 100 Years in the Making
Yesterday evening, the congregation of West-Park Presbyterian Church opened its doors to celebrate their 100th year! To mark the occasion, the Church hosted 100+, a benefit event looking back on the past century of growth and achievements in anticipation of the...
Deck Your Halls with Gifts from LANDMARK WEST!
For gift giving inspiration this holiday season, you need look no further than LANDMARK WEST's booth at this weekend's GreenFlea Market (entrance to the yard is free)! Come with your pocket book at the ready and leave with the perfect gifts for your nearest and...