Artboard 1 Village Preservation
  • Home
  • About Us

    Village Preservation is dedicated to preserving the architectural heritage and cultural history of Greenwich Village, the East Village and NoHo.

    Overview

    Who We Are

    • Mission & History
    • Our Team

    About Our Work

    • Testimonials
    • Accomplishments
    • Annual Reports

    Newsletter

    • Current Newsletter
    • Browse Past Issues
  • Advocacy

    Village Preservation advocates for landmark and zoning protections and monitors proposed and planned developments and alterations to landmarked and historic sites throughout our neighborhoods.

    Overview

    All Campaigns

    View current and past campaigns to protect landmarked properties

    LPC Applications

    View applications to the LPC for work on landmarked properties

    • Report a Violation
    • Advocacy Reports
    • Take Action
  • Get Involved
    Overview
    Join or Renew
    Join or Renew
    Donate
    Donate
    More Ways to Give
    More Ways to Give
    Volunteer
    Volunteer
    Shop
    Shop
    Take Action on Advocacy Campaigns
    Take Action on Advocacy Campaigns
    Sign Up for Our E-Newsletter
    Sign Up for Our E-Newsletter
  • Events
    Overview

    All Events

    • Village Voices II: Village Preservation's Outdoor Exhibition
    • Annual Meeting and Village Awards
    11

    Escape from New York:
    The 1822 Yellow Fever Outbreak and the Creation of Greenwich Village with James Nevius

    August 11, 2022
  • Resources

    Village Preservation offers a variety of tools to help you learn more about the history and culture of our neighborhoods.

    Overview

    Maps

    • Civil Rights and Social Justice Map
    • Greenwich Village Historic District Map and Tours
    • East Village Building Blocks
    • South of Union Square Map
    • Beyond the Village and Back Maps
    • Women’s Suffrage History Map
    • Guide to Greek Revival Architecture
    • Explore All of Our Maps

    Archives

    • Historic Image Archive
    • Oral Histories
    • Preservation History Archive

    Research & Education

    • Neighborhood History
    • Landmark Designation Reports
    • Elections
    • Property Owners and Researchers
    • Children’s Education
    • Continuing Education
    • Allied Organizations
    • Advocacy Reports
    • SoHo/NoHo/Chinatown Upzoning Resources
  • Blog
  • Images
  • E-News
  • Support
Village Preservation

Receive daily blog posts to you inbox.

  • Advocacy Efforts
  • Architecture
  • Beyond the Village and Back
  • GVHD50
  • Historic Events
  • Multiple Blog Categories
  • People
  • Programs & Resources
  • Social & Political Movements
  • Tours

Christopher Park Alliance, 2019 Village Awardee

Christopher Park has been a community gathering place and green oasis in the urban landscape of Greenwich Village for 180 years. In recent decades it has also become a hub … Continued

Posted May 10, 2019

By Sam Moskowitz

  • Greenwich Village
  • Multiple Blog Categories
  • Outdoor
  • People

From Condemned Land to National Monument: Christopher Park

Christopher Park has come a long way; beginning its life as a condemned parcel of land on April 5, 1837, the park was born, transformed, and eventually born again as … Continued

Posted April 5, 2018

By Matt

  • Multiple Blog Categories
  • Outdoor

On This Day in 1837 — Christopher Park Is Born!

On this day in 1837, the City condemned a parcel of land between Christopher, Grove, and West 4th Streets, which eventually became Christopher Park. 

Posted April 5, 2016

By Matt

  • Greenwich Village
  • Multiple Blog Categories
  • Outdoor

Making Christopher Park a National Park

Ever since the Stonewall designation back in June, the push for designating LGBT sites around New York City and Greenwich Village has been met with more energy and enthusiasm.  One … Continued

Posted October 20, 2015

By Matt

  • Greenwich Village
  • Multiple Blog Categories
  • Outdoor
  • Social & Political Movements

Dave Van Ronk: Ally at the Stonewall Uprising

Dave Van Ronk has been called a “folk singer’s folk singer.” He personified the image of the Greenwich Village artist and musician as the “local” who didn’t forsake his roots … Continued

Posted June 13, 2022

By Lannyl Stephens

  • Blog Posts
  • Greenwich Village
  • People
  • Social & Political Movements
  • South Village

May He Stay Forever Young: 80 Things We Love About Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan (born May 24, 1941) began his legendary career in Greenwich Village. The storied clubs and coffee houses in the neighborhood were the incubators for his formidable talent and … Continued

Posted May 24, 2021

By Lannyl Stephens

  • Arts & Culture
  • Historic Events
  • People
  • Special Event
  • Tours

Dr. Bruce Voeller: Gay Rights and Public Health Pioneer

Dr. Bruce Raymond Voeller, a pioneer of AIDS research and a significant early gay rights activist, was born on May 12, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He’s no household name, and … Continued

Posted May 12, 2021

By Sarah Bean Apmann

  • Advocacy Efforts
  • People
  • South of Union Square

The long road to landmark: How NYC’s Stonewall Inn became a symbol of civil rights

Millions converge in New York City each year in late June to celebrate events which took place in and outside of a Greenwich Village bar in 1969. The Stonewall Riots are not only be memorialized … Continued

Posted June 28, 2019

By Andrew Berman

  • Greenwich Village
  • Historic Events
  • Multiple Blog Categories
  • Social & Political Movements

The Stonewall National Monument

On June 27th, 2016, President Obama designated the Stonewall National Monument, the 412th National Park site, and the first U.S. National Monument chosen specifically for its LGBT history. This milestone … Continued

Posted June 27, 2019

By Louisa Winchell

  • Greenwich Village
  • Historic Events
  • Social & Political Movements

Stonewall Inn: State and National Register Pioneer

Six sites were recently designated landmarks by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission based on their LGBT history and association, two of which were part of a five-year campaign by Village Preservation: … Continued

Posted June 21, 2019

By Sarah Bean Apmann

  • Greenwich Village
  • Social & Political Movements

Posts navigation

Older posts

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Contact

232 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10003

212-475-9585
info@villagepreservation.org

Office Hours

Please call or email us to arrange a time if you wish to meet with someone at the office.

Opportunities

  • Employment
  • Internships
  • Volunteer
© 2022 Village Preservation
  • Privacy Policy