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...
architecture, Historic District, landmark, LYL, preservation, RAP, West 72nd Street
Beginning in 1997, LW! launched its Retail Assistance Program (RAP). Our goal: to revitalize the historic storefronts along West 72nd Street, between Columbus Avenue and Broadway/Amsterdam Avenue. Our partners (among many others): the commercial tenants on...
Historic District, landmark, LYL, New York City, preservation, Riverside Drive, row houses, West End Avenue
349 – 357 West 84th StreetI love the variety in window details and the curved bays of these row houses — I especially love the Greek Cross windows on the top floor of each house! And I think the apartment house on the corner is a great “book...
Historic District, landmark, LYL, New York City, preservation, Riverside Drive, West End Avenue
125 Riverside DriveI love the many undulating curves of the building’s facade — it makes for such an amazing interior layout!Love,Kate GilmoreLW! Graduate Intern, Columbia University Revisit some of Kate’s earlier contributions to the LW!...
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...
City Council, Friends of the UES, Historic Districts Council, Landmarks Preservation Commission, preservation
Our landmarks — and our Landmarks Law — need us!City Council announces public hearing for bills proposing RADICAL CHANGES to the Landmarks Law! Preservation advocates received the following hearing notification late last week: *** I am writing to...
