Join us for a captivating series of talks delving into the history and legacy of some of New York City’s most iconic institutions, spaces, and landmarks. From the architecture of the Gilded Age to the preservation of historic neighborhoods in the twentieth century, this series invites art and architectural historians to present the stories behind New York’s distinctive urban and cultural landscape, highlighting the vision, innovation, and determination that built Old New York.
On July 9, Anthony C. Wood presents Servant of Beauty: Landmarks, Secret Love, and the Unimagined Life of an Unsung New York Hero (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025). …