Village Preservation regularly works to recognize the many women who shaped our communities, culture, and struggles for equality. Few places in New York contain as many layers of women’s history as the area south of Union Square, where Greenwich Village and the East Village meet. Village Preservation has long advocated for landmark protections for this […]
Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo are rich with sites that have played invaluable roles in New York City’s and the nation’s Black history. Too many of these buildings have yet to be protected.
Today we’re celebrating the accomplishments of some historic writers and authors who made their mark in the neighborhood South of Union Square. Writing is one of the many creative professions that has thrived in this district (one that has yet to be recognized and protected by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but you can help preserve […]
For its entire existence over twenty years, the International Worker’s Order’s (IWO) New York City headquarters was located at 80 Fifth Avenue. 80 Fifth Avenue, at 14th Street, is located in the historically rich but endangered area south of Union Square for which Village Preservation is seeking landmark protections. Our ongoing research about the area has […]
The Asian-American and Pacific Islander community has a more than 150-year-long history in the United States, dating back to the first wave of Chinese and Japanese immigrants settling on the West Coast. And while nearby neighborhoods like Chinatown or the Lower East Side may have been much more prominent hubs for Asian-Americans, Greenwich Village and […]
Few places in America have made more significant contributions to civil rights and social justice struggles.
Our interactive tool “Virtual Village” brings users on unique and unexpected journeys.
The neighborhood south of Union Square holds a unique place in the history of women’s rights and women’s suffrage movements.
Butterfly McQueen — it’s an unusual name, but in many ways perfect for the woman to whom it is attached, as it evokes both flight and royalty. Born in Florida, McQueen was a dancer and actor who was made famous by her role as Prissy in Gone With The Wind — followed by many similar […]
Our new interactive tool “Virtual Village” brings users on a multitude of virtual explorations.
The progressive mutual-benefit organization the International Workers Order (IWO) was located at 80 Fifth Avenue.
The area south of Union Square is the center of an amazing and dynamic collection of histories.
For nearly a quarter of a century, the International Workers Order fought relentlessly for racial equality.
