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History of NYC Streets: The Battle Between Jones & Great Jones Streets
There were two Jones Streets in NYC before one man one-upped the other and called his "Great Jones." Great Jones later became a site of gangster battles and drug overdoses. Read More
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5 Historic East Village Libraries in NYC: Mulberry Branch, Bond Branch,...
While the iconic Jefferson Market Library is the most well known to preservationists, many former libraries in the East Village also have a rich history. Read More
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Untapped Mailbag: What’s the Difference Between City, State and National...
An Untapped reader asks what's the difference between landmark laws at city, state and national level, and what will happen to the '64 World's Fair buildings Read More
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Fun Maps: Greenwich Village Society Historic Photo Archive Covers Three NYC...
The Greenwich Village Society for Historical Preservation (GVSHP) has released its historic photo archive, a growing collection of vintage NYC photos. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s Webster Hall
Since 1887, Webster Hall has one of NYC's oldest performance venues. Take a look at these top 10 secrets for some insight into its wonderfully colorful history. Read More
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The Top 10 Secrets of the Washington Square Arch in NYC
NYC's Washington Square Park has one of the city's most recognizable monuments: the Washington Arch. Learn more about this historic arch with our 10 secrets. Read More
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Historic Plaque Marks the NYC Home of Playwright Lorraine Hansberry
The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation honors playwright Lorraine Hansberry with a historic plaque on her NYC home in Greenwich Village. Read More
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Join a Virtual Talk about the New Book, Walking Broadway
Bowling Green to the Harlem River, New York’s most famous avenue encapsulates the city’s dynamic history and contemporary life. William J. Hennessey’s new book Walking Broadway presents the major...
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New Treasure Trove of Photos of New York’s Cast Iron Architecture
On July 21, explore the lost and still existing cast-iron buildings of NYC with the Executive Director of Village Preservation, Andrew Berman. Continue reading New Treasure Trove of Photos of New...
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Gansevoort Market Historic District Row Houses Are Being Demolished
Despite landmark protections, nine buildings in the Gansevoort Market Historic District are being partially demolished. Continue reading Gansevoort Market Historic District Row Houses Are Being...
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