The 35th Annual Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards
The Moses Awards are the Conservancy’s highest honors for outstanding preservation. Art Deco detail from the Hotel Edison. This year's...
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April 2025
March 2025
Watch the Preservation Mayoral Candidates Forum
Six mayoral candidates participated in a 90-minute preservation forum, offering insights into their backgrounds, priorities, and positions to over 800...
Members Tour: Burning Gotham
Join our exclusive tour exploring 1830's New York: From the Great Fire to South Street Seaport Friday, March 7th, 12:00...
February 2025
Behind-the-Scenes at The General Society
Join us for an exclusive tour of: The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York...
November 2024
2024 Living Landmarks Celebration
We had another spectacular “Living Landmarks Celebration” last night that honored dedicated New Yorkers, filled The Plaza Ballroom, and...
October 2024
The Scots Who Built New York
Artisan Lecture Series - Fall 2024 The Scots Who Built New York With John Kinnear, Historian Preservation Architect Tuesday, October...
New Building in Old Cities: Writings by Gustavo Giovannoni on Architectural and Urban Conservation
General Society Landmark Lectures LOCATION: The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen building - 20 WEST 44TH STREET New Building...
Fifth Avenue: Architecture and Society – A History of America’s Street of Dreams
New York’s Fifth Avenue, America’s ‘Street of Dreams’ is one of the most remarkable thoroughfares in the world. Shown on...
June 2024
2024 Chairman’s Award – June 5, 2024
We were delighted to present our 2024 Chairman’s Award to the Fifth Avenue Association, WJE Engineers & Architects, and The...
May 2024
Landmark Lecture: Remaking Penn Station for Riders and the 22nd Century
The New York Landmarks Conservancy in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
April 2024
Landmark Lecture: Voices of the Stones
The New York Landmarks Conservancy in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
The 34th Annual Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards
The 34th annual Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards drew a sold-out crowd of 600 persons to The Plaza on April...
The Restoration of Stanford White’s Dining Room in Box Hill
The New York Landmarks Conservancy in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
March 2024
Landmark Lecture: The Reconstruction of the Notre Dame Spire with Alexis Boutrolle
The New York Landmarks Conservancy In partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Landmark Lecture: An Inside Look at New Projects – Peter Pennoyer
The New York Landmarks Conservancy In partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
January 2024
Professional Circle Tour: The Tenement Museum
January 11, 2024 9:00 - 10:00AM The Tenement Museum 103 Orchard Street Lower East Side The group is limited to...
December 2023
Landmark Lecture – The Art and Artistry of a Historic Company (Rambusch)
The New York Landmarks Conservancy In partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
November 2023
2023 Living Landmarks Celebration
We celebrated our 50th anniversary in a lively salute to extraordinary New Yorkers. Our Living Landmarks gala Wednesday was another...
October 2023
Landmark Lecture – Brooklyn Arcadia: Art, History and Nature at Majestic Green-Wood
Labor, Literature and Landmarks Lecture Series Fall 2023 Brooklyn Arcadia: Art, History and Nature at Majestic Green-Wood. With Photographer Andrew...
September 2023
Bedford Park Church – Concert
Bedford Park Church, featured in our 50 at 50 exhibition, is celebrating their 134th Anniversary on Sunday, September 24, 2023...
Morris-Jumel Mansion – Public Event
Morris-Jumel Mansion Public event, Thursday, September 21, 2023 TIME: to be determined. For information contact: morrisjumel.org Morris-Jumel Mansion. Photographer: Noël...
Morton Feldman Event Live!
Morton Feldman Returns to Eighth Street New York Studio School celebrates the groundbreaking and hugely influential composer Morton Feldman, who...
July 2023
Professional Circle Tour: 92NY, Buttenwieser Hall
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is very pleased to offer its Professional Circle members an exclusive tour of the 92NY...
Member Tour: Skyscraper Museum, SKYMARKS – LANDMARKS
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is very pleased to offer its members a curated tour of the Skyscraper Museum's latest...
June 2023
Professional Circle Tour: Hispanic Society Museum & Library
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is very pleased to offer our Professional Circle members an exclusive tour with Richard Southwick,...
Bartow-Pell Mansion – Dance Performance
Bartow-Pell Mansion Summer solstice dance performance, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 TIME: to be determined. For information contact: info@bpm.org Bartow-Pell Mansion....
Landmark Lecture: The History of the Montauk Club, An Architectural Treasure
The New York Landmarks Conservancy In partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Flushing Friends Quaker Meeting House and Bowne House – Tours
Flushing Friends Quaker Meeting House and Bowne House Sunday, June 11, 2023 TIME: 11:30 am to 3 pm The Bowne...
2023 Chairman’s Award
We’re pleased to present a condensed video of our 2023 Chairman’s Award Luncheon honoring Cheryl McKissack Daniel of McKissack &...
Alice Austen House – Concert
Alice Austen House, Staten Island SAVE THE DATE - Concert, Saturday, June 3, 2023 TIME: 1-4 PM Celebrating Alice and...
American Academy of Arts and Letters – Dance and Process
American Academy of Arts and Letters. Dance and Process June 3-4, 2023 artsandletters.org American Academy of Arts and Letters. Photographer:...
May 2023
Landmark Lecture: Great New York Fire
The New York Landmarks Conservancy In partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Sacred Sites Open House 2023
Our 13th annual Sacred Sites Open House will take place May 20-21, 2023. We will again celebrate the art, architecture,...
Landmark Lecture: Preserving New York City’s Rich Cultural Heritage
The New York Landmarks Conservancy in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Christ Church New Brighton – Concert and Tour
Choir and organ concert honoring Harry T. Burleigh, who arranged spirituals, composed art songs, and was a colleague of Antonín...
New-York Historical Society – Panel Discussion
New-York Historical Society May 4, 2023, 6pm Panel discussion with dance historian Lynn Garafola. nyhistory.org New-York Historical Society Event page...
Register Now for the Sacred Sites Open House Asset Roundtable
Please join us for this free in-person workshop discussing strategies to navigate shared space and safeguard your organization's property to...
April 2023
Landmark Lecture: The Magnificent Bridges of New York City
The New York Landmarks Conservancy In partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
The 33rd Annual Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards
The 33rd annual Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards celebrated the best of preservation in front of a packed audience at...
Historic Richmond Town – Tavern Concert
Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island 441 Clarke Avenue April 15, 2023 - 8pm Tavern Concert - Music by Harbortown. A...
Professional Circle Tour: Robert and Anne Dickey House
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is very pleased to offer its Professional Circle members an exclusive tour with Jeff Dugan,...
March 2023
Book Talk: Fifth Avenue, From Washington Square to Marcus Garvey Park
The New York Landmarks Conservancy In partnership with Monacelli Press cordially invites you to: Fifth Avenue: From Washington Square to...
Professional Circle Tour: Church of the Epiphany
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is very pleased to offer its Professional Circle members an exclusive tour with Acheson Doyle...
Moynihan Train Hall Tour
Moynihan Train Hall Tour Wednesday, March 15 at 3:30 pm Tour of Moynihan Train Hall to be led by architects...
Landmark Lecture: Highlights From 50 Years of Preservation
The New York Landmarks Conservancy In partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Museum at Eldridge Street – Concert
Museum at Eldridge Street - Concert: Celebrate Women's History Month with the Music of Alhambra! A musical journey to the...
February 2023
Professional Circle Tour: The Cathedral of St. John the Divine
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is very pleased to offer its Professional Circle members an exclusive tour with Building Conservation...
Professional Circle Talk: Retrofitting Ontario’s Concrete Heritage
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is very pleased to offer its Professional Circle members an exclusive talk with ERA Architects...
January 2023
Professional Circle Tour: Stavros Niarchos Library
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is very pleased to offer its Professional Circle members an exclusive tour with Beyer Blinder...
December 2022
Professional Circle Talk: Restoring the Crown of the Empire State Building
Professional Circle Talk: Restoring the Crown of the Empire State Building December 7, 2022 9:00 – 10:00 am CANY 103...
A Block in Time, A New York City History at the Corner of Fifth Avenue and Twenty-Third Street
The New York Landmarks Conservancy In partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
November 2022
Professional Circle Talk: Schwarzman Center, Yale University
Professional Circle Talk: Schwarzman Center, Yale University November 7, 2022 9:30 – 10:30 am Location: RAMSA One Park Avenue Manhattan...
2022 Living Landmarks Celebration
Thank You - 2022 Living Landmarks Celebration We have honored New Yorkers who have made extraordinary contributions to the City...
October 2022
Restoring the Future: Towards a More Efficient Terra Cotta Facade System
Professional Circle Talk Restoring the Future: Towards a More Efficient Terra Cotta Facade System October 27, 2022 9:00 – 10:00...
Landmark Lecture – New York Art Deco: Birds, Beasts & Blooms
The New York Landmarks Conservancy In partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Professional Circle Tour: The Morgan Library & Museum
Professional Circle Tour: The Morgan Library & Museum October 5, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 225 Madison Avenue Manhattan Click...
September 2022
Engineering America: The Life and Times of John A. Roebling
The New York Landmarks Conservancy In partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Professional Circle Tour: Terminal Warehouse
Professional Circle Tour: Terminal Warehouse September 20th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 261 11th Avenue, Manhattan CLICK HERE TO SEE...
The Restoration of Tudor City
The New York Landmarks Conservancy In partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
July 2022
Sacred Sites Open House 2022
Our 12th annual Sacred Sites Open House takes place July 23rd-24th 2022. We’ll celebrate the art, architecture, and history of...
June 2022
28th Chairman’s Award
We’re pleased to present an edited version of our 2022 Chairman’s Award Luncheon honoring Jack Cayre of Midtown Equities, Maureen...
April 2022
2022 Lucy G. Moses Awards
We were thrilled to hold our 32nd Annual Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards on April 20 at The Cathedral of...
March 2022
The Merchant’s House Museum – An Insider’s Visit
On behalf of the National Arts Club, the New York Landmarks Conservancy cordially invites you to: The Merchant's...
January 2022
Information Session – NYC Historic Properties Fund and Preservation Services
Learn more about the New York Landmarks Conservancy Historic Properties Fund which provides low interest loans for the restoration...
November 2021
TKTS Booth and the Revitalization of Times Square
The New York Landmarks Conservancy, in partnership with the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of...
2021 Living Landmarks Celebration
We were thrilled to be back at The Plaza for our 2021 Living Landmarks Celebration and delighted so many of...
October 2021
Saving Face: Terra Cotta Testing and Treatments
The New York Landmarks Conservancy, in partnership with the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New...
Building The Brooklyn Bridge (1869 to 1883) with author Jeffrey Richman
The New York Landmarks Conservancy, in partnership with the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New...
July 2021
The Cast Stone of The Coignet Building: Hidden in Plain Sight
The New York Landmarks Conservancy, in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of...
June 2021
Forensic Architecture: The Making of the Tenement Museum
The New York Landmarks Conservancy, in partnership with, The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
The Impact & Possibilities of Preservation: Lessons from the Neighborhood Preservation Center
The New York Landmarks Conservancy, in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
May 2021
It All Began with a Portal: Thoughts on the Preservation of Cultural Heritage
The New York Landmarks Conservancy, in partnership with the General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Virtual Explore!NYLandmarks™ Walking Tour – Wall Street
The Hidden History of Wall Street Join the Conservancy’s staff architectural historian and Manager of Special Projects, Glen Umberger for...
Lucy G. Moses Awards - The Oscars of Preservation
Thanks to all of you who joined us for our joyous virtual celebration of the 31st Lucy G. Moses Awards. We...
April 2021
Landmark Lecture: Material Transfers – Metaphor, Craft, and Place in Contemporary Architecture
The New York Landmarks Conservancy, in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Preserving New York City’s Significant Places of Black History
In commemoration of its 56th Anniversary, The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), in collaboration with The New York Landmarks Conservancy, and the...
MultiStories: 55 Antique Skyscrapers & the Business Tycoons Who Built Them
The New York Landmarks Conservancy, in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
The Award-Winning Adaptive Reuse of the Historic Tobacco Warehouse into St. Ann’s Warehouse, Brooklyn
The New York Landmarks Conservancy, in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York, cordially...
March 2021
Landmark Lecture: The Appearance Of The Past
The New York Landmarks Conservancy, in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Virtual Explore!NYLandmarks™ Walking Tour – Madison Square
The Hidden History of Madison Square Join the Conservancy’s staff architectural historian and Manager of Special Projects, Glen Umberger for...
February 2021
Down the Bridle Path: Exploring the Vestiges of Greenwich Village’s Equine Past
The New York Landmarks Conservancy in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Chairman’s Award Virtual Celebration
Our thanks to all of you who made our virtual Chairman’s Awards so successful. Thanks especially to our honorees, who...
January 2021
Memory & Imagination
Stanford White’s portfolio includes houses ranging from marble palaces to shingled retreats, buildings and master plans for major institutional clients,...
December 2020
It’s A Helluva Town
Author and Preservationist Roberta Brandes Gratz will discuss her latest book, which focuses on the contributions of Joan Davidson and...
November 2020
Restoration of the Battery Maritime Building
The New York Landmarks Conservancy in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Working with Landmarks – Ridgewood Historic Districts
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), in co-sponsorship with Councilmember Robert Holden, invites you to attend a virtual...
October 2020
2020 Living Landmarks Celebration
Our great thanks to everyone who joined us for our virtual Living Landmarks Celebration. We hope you were inspired by...
Financial Benefits for Historic Properties
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the New York...
Bricks & Brownstone: The New York Row House
The New York Landmarks Conservancy, in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of...
Henry Street Settlement – Story of a Loving Restoration
The New York Landmarks Conservancy in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Virtual Explore!NYLandmarks™ Walking Tour – Rockefeller Center
The Hidden History of Rockefeller Center Join the Conservancy’s staff architectural historian and Manager of Special Projects, Glen Umberger for...
September 2020
Finding Their Architectural Roots
The New York Landmarks Conservancy in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New...
Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards - VIRTUAL CELEBRATION - SEPT 23
Celebrating 30 Years The Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards Here’s to the Lucy’s! The 30th Lucy G. Moses...
Watch our Discussion on Reality and Recovery: Historic Preservation in New York City
Preservation will play a key role in New York’s recovery, in the same way it has through previous crises. As New...
Walking Broadway: A Virtual Tour
Join author William J. Hennessey on a virtual fast-paced walk along the full 13-mile length of Broadway from Bowling Green...
August 2020
Zooming Around: A Virtual Statewide Open House Tour
Join us for a virtual tour highlighting the many faith traditions, periods, and architectural styles of historic houses of worship...
Sacred Sites Open House 2020
Our Tenth Annual Sacred Sites Open House will take place virtually, throughout the month of August.
July 2020
Virtual Explore!NYLandmarks™ Walking Tour: Bryant Park
The Hidden History of Mr. Bryant’s Park Join the Conservancy’s staff architectural historian and Manager of Special Projects, Glen Umberger...
June 2020
Virtual Explore!NYLandmarks™ Walking Tour
The Hidden Secrets of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House at Bowling Green Join the Conservancy’s resident architectural historian and...
March 2020
Explore!NYLandmarks: New Amsterdam
Join the Landmarks Conservancy’s resident architectural historian and Manager of Special Projects, Glen Umberger for our next Explore!NYLandmarks™ excursion,...
Professional Circle Tour: Trinity Church Wall Street
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is very pleased to offer its Professional Circle members an exclusive tour of Trinity...
February 2020
MASter Class: Researching the History of Buildings
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is pleased to co-sponsor the Municipal Art Society’s popular MASter Class: Researching the History of...
Grand Central Terminal: 100 Years of a New York Landmark
The Landmark Lectures focus on the origin, development, and restoration of New York City’s built environment, and celebrate the art...
December 2019
Explore!NY Landmarks Holiday Tour
Join the Conservancy’s resident architectural historian and Manager of Special Projects, Glen Umberger on Thursday, December 12 for our holiday-edition Explore!NYLandmarks walking tour.
November 2019
Original Designs for New York’s Greatest Treasure
On behalf of the General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York, the New York Landmarks...
Opening Doors: Accessibility in Historic Houses of Worship
Join us for a conversation on the challenges and rewards of tastefully and respectfully integrating ADA features—including elevators, ramps and...
Church of the Incarnation
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is very pleased to offer its Professional Circle members an exclusive tour of the historic...
2019 Living Landmarks Celebration
Please save November 6th for our 2019 Living Landmarks Celebration at The Plaza. We hope you will join us in honoring another outstanding class of exceptional New Yorkers.
June 2019
2019 Annual Chairman’s Award
From left: Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Robert E. Wankel President of the The Shubert Organization, Hunter College President Jennifer...
April 2019
29th Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards
April 23, 2019 The Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards Our 29th Lucy G. Moses Awards attracted a record 670 persons...
November 2018
2018 Living Landmarks Celebration
25th Anniversary of our Living Landmarks Celebration—A Success!!! November 1, 2018 The Conservancy celebrated the 25th Anniversary of our “Living...
June 2018
30th Annual Chairman’s Award
(Left to Right) Rev. Dr. William Lupfer - Trinity Church Wall Street; Andrew Kimball - Industry City; Michael Braner -...
November 2017
2017 Living Landmarks Celebration
November 1, 2017 More than 500 persons gathered in the Grand Ballroom of The Plaza last night for the Conservancy’s...
May 2017
2017 Chairman’s Award
Dick Anderson, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, and Joseph Tortorella, President of SILMAN photo by Noel Sutherland May 24, 2017 Chairman’s Award...
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