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    Lecture and Tour: Over 125 Years of Little Missionary Day Nursery

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John Sloan: Village Visionary

Many artists have been inspired by the scenes of life in New York City, particularly Lower Manhattan. But perhaps no artist captures the feeling of New York during the hot, … Continued

Posted August 3, 2021

By Lannyl Stephens

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Elevated rails, rooftops, and McSorley’s: How painter John Sloan captured 20th-century Manhattan

Many artists have been inspired by the scenes of life in New York City, particularly Lower Manhattan. But perhaps no artist captures the feeling of New York during the hot, … Continued

Posted August 22, 2019

By Andrew Berman

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John Sloan’s Village

Today marks the birthday of great Greenwich Village artist and chronicler of everyday life in Lower Manhattan John Sloan, born August 2, 1871. Sloan worked as an painter and illustrator, first in … Continued

Posted August 2, 2013

By Drew

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2022 Village Awardee: Zinc Bar, 82 West 3rd Street

Village Preservation is very proud to honor Zinc Bar as a Village Awardee in 2022. Join us in recognizing Zinc Bar and these other worthy awardees at Village Preservation’s Annual Meeting and Village Awards on Tuesday, June 14th. Registration is free and open to all!

Posted May 26, 2022

By Leeanne G-Bowley

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#SouthOfUnionSquare, the Birthplace of American Modernism: Edward Laning

“South of Union Square, the Birthplace of American Modernism” is a series that explores how the area south of Union Square shaped some of the most influential American artists of … Continued

Posted December 10, 2021

By Anna Marcum

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#SouthOfUnionSquare, the Birthplace of American Modernism: Reginald Marsh

“South of Union Square, the Birthplace of American Modernism” is a series that explores how the area south of Union Square shaped some of the most influential American artists of … Continued

Posted October 20, 2021

By Anna Marcum

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Three Up, Three Down: Explore Our Greek Revival Heritage in Six Buildings

Two centuries ago, a war began in Europe that would shape boundaries and alliances on the continent for years to come. Greece, which for centuries had been under Ottoman rule, … Continued

Posted October 14, 2021

By David Herman

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The Parthenon in Greece and St Josephs Church, NYC

VILLAGE VOICES: A New Interactive Art and History Exhibit

Village Preservation is pleased to announce the launch of VILLAGE VOICES, an outdoor exhibition celebrating people, places, and moments from our neighborhoods’ history. VILLAGE VOICES will be an engaging installation … Continued

Posted August 30, 2021

By Lannyl Stephens

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#SouthOfUnionSquare, the Birthplace of American Modernism: Minna Citron

“South of Union Square, the Birthplace of American Modernism” is a series that explores how the built environment south of Union Square shaped some of the most influential American artists … Continued

Posted August 25, 2021

By Anna Marcum

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Lithograph of Minna Citron, “Self-Expression” (1932), lithograph, 13 1/2″ x 8 3/8″. Collection of Christiane H. Citron, Denver, CO.

The Birth of the Tenement Fire Escape

On February 2, 1860, a terrible fire broke out in a tenement at 142 Elm Street (today Lafayette Street, just north of Howard Street in SoHo). The building was occupied … Continued

Posted February 2, 2021

By Sarah Bean Apmann

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