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    Black History in Greenwich Village: Session 2 – Arts, Culture, and Activism of Black Communities 1790 – 1870 

    March 27, 2023
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Looking Back on The Cherry Lane Theatre’s Long History

The Cherry Lane Theatre opened on March 24,1924, and is located within what was designated as the Greenwich Village Historic District in 1969 by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The Cherry Lane has … Continued

Posted March 24, 2023

By Lannyl Stephens

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Business of the Month: Kimono House, 131 Thompson Street

Your input is needed! Today we feature our latest Business of the Month — help us to select the next. Tell us which independent store you love in Greenwich Village, the East Village, … Continued

Posted March 23, 2023

By Juan Rivero

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On Course to Return a Spinning Cube to Astor Place

For most of its existence, pedestrians were able to freely and joyfully spin the black monolith known as the “Alamo” (more commonly referred to as the Astor Place Cube, or … Continued

Posted March 22, 2023

By David Herman

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The large black cube called the Alamo at rest surrounded by barriers

Sin-é: Mixing the East Village, Irish Stew, and Live Music

In honor of Irish-American Heritage Month, it’s worth remembering the cultural legacy of Sin-é (Gaelic for that’s it), a former music venue and café located at 122 St. Mark’s Place. … Continued

Posted March 21, 2023

By Irine Le

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The Women of Village Preservation’s Online Archives

Since our founding in 1980, Village Preservation has cultivated a staggering collection of historic research and resources. Among the jewels of this collection are our Historic Image Archive and our … Continued

Posted March 20, 2023

By Jena Hinton

    Celebrating Irish Heritage On the Town!

    St. Patrick’s Day is finally upon us! While we deeply appreciate the cultural, political, social, religious, and economic heritage that the Irish have brought to our neighborhoods, let’s not forget … Continued

    Posted March 17, 2023

    By Lannyl Stephens

      Uplifting the History of the NYEEI

      First opened over 200 years ago, the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary was founded by two doctors, Dr. Edward Delafield and Dr. John Kearny Rodgers, with the hope of … Continued

      Posted March 16, 2023

      By Shannen Smiley

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      Jimmy DeSana: Sexuality and Subversion

      Jimmy DeSana was a photographer known for his provocative and experimental work during the late 1970s and early 1980s. His unique style of photography captured the raw and rebellious energy … Continued

      Posted March 15, 2023

      By Maya Wilson

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      Ada Louise Huxtable: Democratizing Architectural Discourse in Greenwich Village and Beyond

      Ada Louise Huxtable (March 14, 1921 – January 7, 2013) was arguably the most formidable critical voice regarding architecture of the second half of the 20th century. Huxtable, who became the … Continued

      Posted March 14, 2023

      By Anna Marcum

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      Village Awards – Recognizing the Places That Make Our Neighborhoods Special

      2023 Awards Nominations are Now Open! Each year, Village Preservation honors invaluable local leaders, institutions, business, places and organizations at its Annual Meeting and Village Awards. This fun and free … Continued

      Posted March 13, 2023

      By Leeanne G-Bowley

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