parks, preservation, Scenic Landmark, Upper West Side, UWS
REPORT from the FIELDBy Debi and intern Kate G.This morning we visited the Institute for the Exploration of Seneca Village History’s Open House in Central Park. The students’ presentations were fascinating and ranged from the description of different...
parks, preservation, Scenic Landmark, Upper West Side, UWS
As West Side Rag wrote, “A project like this … reminds people that landmarking is a way to hold on to things you care about.”We’re thrilled at the positive reception our “Playtime in Central Park” photo series has had, and for the...
NYC, parks, photography, preservation, Scenic Landmark, skyline, social media, Upper West Side, UWS
Power to the tweeters!Since announcing the launch of our “Playtime in Central Park” photo series (three weeks ago yesterday!) we’ve been delighted to see our friends and followers on Twitter (and their friends and followers in turn!) share photos and...
Landmarks Preservation Commission, New York City, NYC, parks, preservation, Scenic Landmark, Upper West Side, UWS
Today via Twitter, LANDMARK WEST! learned about the American Society of Landscape Architects’ (ASLA) pop-up signage project “Designed by a Landscape Architect”. Columbus Circle, NY. August 17, 2011. The open, green spaces we enjoy–public...
parks, preservation, Upper West Side, UWS
Brace yourselves: These photos. Are. Adorable.At the end of last week, our good friends at West Side Rag gave a boost to our ongoing photo series, Playtime in Central Park, with this article. If you’re not already, follow them on Twitter...
Individual Landmark, New York, parks, Scenic Landmark, skyline, Upper West Side, UWS
If it weren’t for the outline of the distinguished Beresford Apartments on the horizon, you’d swear this photo was snapped in the wilds of upstate New York! LW’s Cristiana Peña and intern Kate Gilmore snapped this photo, of boaters...