Check out the fascinating video from our recent program with brilliant professor and author Mosette Broderick about the origins, evolution, and architecture of Fifth Avenue, which began its life in our neighborhood 200 years ago this year: youtu.be/9ckcAvsKVzk?si…

Sarah Tompkins became the first Black woman principal of a NYC Public School #OnThisDay in 1863. She lived at 50 W 13th Street, a building we are currently fighting to save in #GreenwichVillage , for almost a decade: villagepreservation.org/2024/04/30/bla…

Get the latest on our efforts to save 50 W. 13th St. (1846) + our new research proving that one of the great NYC civil rights + suffrage advocates called it home for nearly a decade (at least!). But city still refuses to landmark the endangered house: us13.campaign-archive.com/?u=956ec6f4e6a…

#OTD in 1969 the Greenwich Village Historic District was landmarked. Our 23rd Annual House Tour Benefit this Sunday features homes within the district, and the dazzling array of architectural styles for which it’s known. Here’s a peek at some of the houses:villagepreservation.org/2024/04/29/his…

This week there are a couple of events and broadcasts to keep your ears and eyes peeled!
1. TOMORROW 4/30, I will be giving a Zoom chat with the Village Preservation (GVSHP)
the Greenwich Village Preservation Society:
villagepreservation.org/event/the-frea…

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We're installing a historic plaque in honor of internationally renowned photographer and painter #SaulLeiter . This will be our 24th plaque highlighting the history that transpired in our neighborhoods. Register for the Wed. 5/1 6pm unveiling: villagepreservation.org/event/saul-lei…

#HappyBirthday to the #GreenwichVillageHistoricDistrict , landmarked #OTD in 1969. Celebrate all things GVHD today with our map + tours, incl. then + now photos of nearly 3,000 bldgs and more than 1,000 points of historic interest on dozens of tours: gvshp.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist…

Our acclaimed 22.5-hour cont. ed May course fulfills all NYS requirements+is available to non-brokers at a discounted rate. Topics incl. historic preservation, tips for brokers, the evolution of design, zoning, landmarking & much more. See more: villagepreservation.org/resources/cont…

Join #VillagePreservation and former Village Voice writer Tricia Romano for a live talk about her new book, diving into the Voice's legendary history with interviews from Pulitzer winners, cultural critics, and more. Register: villagepreservation.org/event/the-frea…

#OTD in 1827, the Northern Dispensary is opened. For nearly 200 years, this landmark has served those in need in #GreenwichVillage + beyond with medical care, incl. #EdgarAllanPoe in its earliest days, and now the clients of God's Love We Deliver. More: villagepreservation.org/2021/10/08/the…

Join us to celebrate our 2024 Village Award winners and for the Village Preservation Annual Meeting marking a year of tireless work and accomplishment. Wed. June 12 Follow us @Shop6pm! at The Cooper Union’s Great Hall. Find out more + reserve your spot: villagepreservation.org/campaign-updat…

In honor of #IndependentBookstoreDay , we look at a few of our local favorites. These shops enrich our neighborhoods, our mind, and our spirit. But they can't survive without our patronage. Learn more about them here and go buy yourself a book today: villagepreservation.org/2024/04/25/in-…

Happy birthday to #EllaFitzgerald , born #OTD in 1917, who performed at the influential yet short-lived Cafe Society in #GreenwichVillage at the dawn of her legendary career: villagepreservation.org/2024/04/25/ell…

In honor of #nationalpreservationmonth just around the corner, take a look back at some recent Village Preservation landmarking victories in our neighborhoods: the Van Tassell & Kearney Auction Mart, 70 Fifth Avenue, and Julius’ Bar: villagepreservation.org/2024/04/24/his…

The Village Independent Democrats worked tirelessly to protect + improve housing for the residents of #GreenwichVillage . Our latest archive collection tells the story of their unrelenting efforts in the 1950s + 60s: villagepreservation.org/2024/04/23/the…

As we continue to celebrate #GreenwichVillageHistoricDistrict Month, we take a look at more than 30 of the great literary icons of the neighborhood and where they made their mark: villagepreservation.org/2024/04/22/31-…

#OTD in 1966, the “Sip In” takes place at Julius' Bar, one of the first civil rights actions for #LGBTQ rights. We’re proud to have successfully fought to get Julius landmarked after a 10 yr. campaign in 2022. More on its incredible history: villagepreservation.org/campaign-updat…

Mixed Results in Albany’s Housing Deal — get the rundown on what we won, what we lost, and what still needs to be done: mailchi.mp/villagepreserv…

Radio Free Brooklyn 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀, 𝐈𝐍𝐂. Megan WBAI New York at 99.5 FM, streaming at wbai.org 4/30 at 6PM EST, I will be doing a virtual book talk with Village Preservation (GVSHP) the Greenwich Village Preservation Society:
villagepreservation.org/event/the-frea…
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The NYC Landmarks Law was enacted #OnThisDay in 1965. We celebrate by taking a closer look at the many landmark designations in #GreenwichVillage , the #EastVillage , + #NoHo : villagepreservation.org/2024/04/19/cel…