#OTD in 1934, #GayRights pioneer + public health advocate Bruce Voeller is born. Tho little known, few people could be said to have done as much to advance civil rights + fight AIDS in the late 20th c. as Voeller, who lived + worked in our neighborhoods: villagepreservation.org/2021/05/12/dr-…

#OTD in 1980, the film “Fame” opens. Though ostensibly set in Times Square’s High School of Performing Arts, it was largely filmed in the the #EastVillage ’s former PS 122, now Performance Space New York. We look back at the building’s illustrious history + star turn: villagepreservation.org/2020/05/11/p-s…

#OTD in 1936, the Seabury Tredwell House is transformed into the Merchant's House Museum, which it remains to this day. We look back at the historic house’s nearly 200 year journey and the story behind it becoming the beloved institution it is today: villagepreservation.org/2022/05/11/how…

#HappyBirthday to Martha Graham, b. this day in 1894. The “Picasso of dance” revolutionized the art form from #GreenwichVillage , where she spent decades perfecting her craft and transforming her field: villagepreservation.org/2023/05/11/mar…

Just released: incredible additions to our online archives from the early 1990s — a treasure trove of images of the #GreenwichVillage waterfront/ #MeatpackingDistrict , + an extensive study of the area’s history, present, + future as it faced great change: villagepreservation.org/campaign-updat…

Today we highlight the efforts of Frank Gonzales and the LES CommUnity Concerns to address food insecurity throughout the neighborhood. This work has improved the lives of hundreds of our neighbors. Learn about it and about how you can help: villagepreservation.org/2024/05/10/fra…

#OTD in 1849, the Astor Place or Opera House Riots take place, one of the deadliest civil disturbances in #NYChistory . It pitted the city’s aristocracy against its underclass, whose worlds converged on #AstorPlace . Opera was never the same again. More: villagepreservation.org/2016/08/25/the…

#OTD in 1909, godfather of corporate modernism Gordon Bunshaft is born. The influential architect reshaped our cities with his glass + steel and boxy aesthetic. His own residence? A carpenter-built woodframe early 19th c. house in #GreenwichVillage . More: villagepreservation.org/2023/08/26/gor…

Playwright + actor Barbara Kahn has produced dozens of works rooted in history, especially history of NYC + marginalized + oppressed people. She is a winner of this year's #VillageAwards . Read more about her rich + varied career: villagepreservation.org/2024/05/09/202…

#OTD in 1800, radical abolitionist John Brown is born. We take a look back at the uncompromising slavery foe’s many connections to #GreenwichVillage : villagepreservation.org/2022/03/24/joh…

For #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth , we explore three great NYC landmarks deeply connected to Jewish history and with roots in #GreenwichVillage + the #EastVillage , as we go #BeyondTheVillageAndBack : villagepreservation.org/2024/05/08/exp…

We’ve added some great new May programs! Spaces still available in existing ones, all free + open to the public, but you MUST register to reserve your spot. Learn more neighborhood history w/Whitney Museum Merchant's House Salmagundi Club ChaimGrossFoundation+ more: mailchi.mp/villagepreserv…

During the 1910s Seventh Avenue was extended through #GreenwichVillage . It was a massive project, slicing through blocks of historic buildings, leaving some cut in half. Learn more:
villagepreservation.org/2024/05/07/bui…

New items for Mother's Day! Amazing chocolates created by amazing chocolatier John and Kira's. Order now as supplies are limited. We also have brand new tote bags available in two sizes. Purchase these items and more here: …villagesocietyforhistoric.my.site.com/s/product-cata…

#OTD in 1959, Philip Roth’s “Goodbye Columbus” is published, transforming the young writer’s career. The celebrated novel was written while he lived in the #EastVillage , a neighborhood which supported + deeply informed his work. More on his life+time here:
villagepreservation.org/2020/03/19/you…

We’re making progress: language has been amended to the state legislation that would circumvent landmark protections, eliminating some but not all of the problems. Find out the latest and tell state legislators to FIX THE BILL or DROP THEIR SUPPORT: villagepreservation.org/campaign-updat…

Last week we unveiled our 24th plaque honoring photographer + artist Saul Leiter at his former home + studio at 111 E. 10th Street. Speakers included Margit Erb from the Saul Leiter Fndn. + art critic Vince Aletti. Video, pics + more on our plaque program: villagepreservation.org/campaign-updat…

Check out the video from our recent book talk with Tricia Romano @tromano.bsky.social about her incredible new book “The Freaks Came Out to Write: the Definitive History of the Village Voice.” Get the insider’s perspective on the radical paper that changed American culture: youtu.be/0OH9fkiE3A4?si…

It’s today, rain or shine — our annual spring house tour benefit! Pick up purchased tickets or buy today at 19 MacDougal Alley (rear of NY Studio School), which opens at noon. Houses open 1-5:30pm. Drop by our pop-up at the former Village Cigars too! More: villagepreservation.org/event/spring-h…

Deeply saddened by news of the death of artist Frank Stella. He graciously joined us in 2021 to unveil our plaque on his longtime studio at 128 E. 13th Street, which we’d saved from demolition via landmarking years before. More: villagepreservation.org/campaign/128-e… + villagepreservation.org/campaign-updat…