Lost Landmarks and Saved Skylines: 60 Years of NYC Preservation

Sixty years ago, New Yorkers rallied to save their city’s history—and changed the way we think about preservation forever. Out of the heartbreak of losing Penn Station came the Landmarks Law, a bold measure that has protected icons like Grand Central Terminal, the brownstones of Greenwich Village, and countless hidden gems across the five boroughs. In this lively lecture, historian James Nevius brings to life the drama of that fight, the colorful characters who made it happen, and the ways landmarking continues to shape the city we know and love today.

** a recording of the talk will be avaialble approximately 24 hours after the presentation for all registrants ** 

Each ticket covers one (1) registered device. You do not need to watch the lecture as it is happening if that's inconvenient for you -- approxmately 24 hours after the talk, a link will be emailed to all registered participants so that you can watch the talk at your leisure on Vimeo. Your registration will appear on your credit card statement as “Michelle Nevius.”