Did you ever want to know who lived in your apartment decades or centuries ago? Or who owned your building when it was first built? Or how old all that warehouse on your block is, and what was there in, say, 1900? Fortunately, there are plenty of resources available online for you to satisfy that […]
Quiet, reserved Perry Street has been home to some very not-quiet and reserved types over the years, including Frank Serpico, Margaret Mead, James Agee, Margaret Sanger, and Dawn Powell. Appropriately enough, the street’s namesake was also someone who was not afraid to make a little noise and shake things up either. And he did a […]
Village Preservation has developed online resources for students from our acclaimed children’s education program, History and Historic Preservation. These videos and activities are designed for children ages 5-7. During this time of remote learning, these are a great resource and a way to keep children engaged and expand their horizons from home. Today we introduce Part […]
Village Preservation has now developed online resources for students from our acclaimed children’s education program, History and Historic Preservation. These videos and activities are designed for children ages 5-7. During this time of remote learning these are a great resource and a way to keep children engaged and expand their horizons from home. Watch the videos […]