Lost and Found Murals of East Harlem
Thursday, July 16, 6-8 p.m.
Building on a long tradition in Latin American art, East Harlem’s murals have been an instrumental part of its social movements. But as the neighborhood comes to the attention of the larger world, its challenge is to benefit from this attention while retaining its unique cultural character—including its buildings as canvases tradition. Join East Harlem Preservation for a tour of murals in the southern part of the neighborhood.
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Saturday, June 20 at 11:00AM:
Crown Heights North is home to some of New York City’s most beautiful residential, civic and sacred architecture. Built primarily between 1880 and 1930, the neighborhood contains a wealth of fine row houses, stand alone mansions, elegant apartment buildings and beautiful houses of worship. Many of the borough’s finest architects of the period designed here, including a large collection of buildings by such names as Montrose W. Morris, George P. Chappell, Axel Hedman and Magnus Dahlander. This walking tour, led by historian and blogger Suzanne Spellen, will begin at Grant Square, one of the finest public spaces in the borough, and take in the many streets and buildings that make up this architecturally and culturally rich neighborhood.
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Saturday, June 13 at 1:00PM:
In November 2014, the Landmarks Preservation Commission announced a plan to remove 96 previously considered sites and properties from its calendar. Over the course of 2015, HDC is working to document, publicize and conduct community outreach for these sites to increase public awareness and gather support to move their designations forward. Staten Island historian, author and preservationist Barnett Shepherd will lead this tour of the Tottenville section of Staten Island, where a number of these buildings are located. These include the Prince’s Bay Lighthouse, the Brougham Cottage and the Dorothy Day Historic Site.
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Saturday, May 9 at 3:00PM:
Woodlawn Heights is a small residential neighborhood bordered by Van Cortlandt Park, Woodlawn Cemetery, the Bronx River and Westchester County. It is affectionately known as New York City’s “Little Ireland” for its many Irish immigrant residents and a bustling commercial thoroughfare that includes a plethora of Irish pubs and architectural flourishes like green trim and shamrock details. Join us as we learn more about the history of this charming nook and experience the most authentic Irish pub culture this side of the Atlantic! The crawl will be led by Erin Lee and Kim Holocher-Furletti of the Women of Woodlawn, an organization devoted to enhancing the neighborhood’s quality of life.
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Monday, May 4 at 6:00PM:
Over its long history, East Harlem has been home to many diverse cultures, each leaving its imprint on the community. As East Harlem, most recently known as “El Barrio” or “Spanish Harlem,” transitions into becoming known as “SpaHa,” some of its touchstones are becoming endangered. Join Urban Historian Justin Ferate to view delightful architectural treasures and cultural landmarks reflecting the neighborhood’s varied histories – from recent years and from generations past. The touring material for each tour will somewhat cross over, but there are special sites unique to each tour. The tour will end with a visit to the now-famous “Crack is Whack” mural by Keith Haring.
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Monday, April 27 at 6:00PM:
Over its long history, East Harlem has been home to many diverse cultures, each leaving its imprint on the community. As East Harlem, most recently known as “El Barrio” or “Spanish Harlem,” transitions into becoming known as “SpaHa,” some of its touchstones are becoming endangered. Join Urban Historian Justin Ferate to view delightful architectural treasures and cultural landmarks reflecting the neighborhood’s varied histories – from recent years and from generations past. The touring material for each tour will somewhat cross over, but there are special sites unique to each tour. The tour will begin with views of some of East Harlem’s beloved street murals including “The Spirit of East Harlem” by Hank Prussing and Manny Vega, and will end near the 116th Street Subway Station.
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Saturday, May 30th 2 PM
Neighborhood Remembrance Day Celebration
Lake Cemetery, Forest Ave/Willowbrook Road
Staten Island Civil War Canon Brigade, GAR Post 525 Re-enactors, Staten Island OutLOUD, Richmond County Pipes/ Drums and Boy Scout Troop #7. This year the flag will be raised in honor of WWII Veteran William Morris Jr.
(This event made possible in part by an Encore Grant from Staten Island Arts with public funding from the NYS Council on the Arts.)
Annual International Commemoration of the Great Irish Hunger
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Battery Park Irish Hunger Memorial
North End Ave & Vesey Street and North End Avenue
2 PM at the Irish Memorial at Battery Park for a Walk and Talk with:
Battery Park Conservancy, Horticulturist Richard Farraino, creator of the memorial Artist Brian Tolle; will discuss the memorial’s design and native plantings. Lynn Rogers, Friends of Abandoned Cemeteries, Inc. (FACSI); will discuss Irish immigration to New York City 1845-1858, the role of the Staten Island Marine Hospital & Quarantine Station and the ultimate fate of thousands of Irish immigrants.
After the event, please join Lynn Rogers and Bill Fahey for a Staten Island Ferry ride. During the crossing we will toss flowers into New York Harbor in memory of all who perished. Bring long stemmed flower.
(This event is made possible in part by an Encore Grant from Staten Island Arts with public funding from the NYS Council on the Arts.)
The Morningside Heights Historic Districts Committee is honoring the Historic Districts Council at their Annual Party this Thursday Feb 12!!
