Lecture: Along the Hudson – Walking Manhattan’s Western Waterfront
About the Event
The New York Landmarks Conservancy in partnership with The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York cordially invites you to a Landmark Lecture
Along the Hudson: Walking Manhattan’s Western Waterfront
With Author William J. Hennessey
Tuesday, April 28th, 6:00 PM
LOCATION:
General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of The City of New York
20 West 44th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), Manhattan
Through eight structured walks from Battery Park to Spuyten Duyvil, Along the Hudson tells the story of the rise, decline, and rebirth of Manhattan’s Hudson waterfront from the 17th century to the present day. In this talk, based on his book, William J. Hennessey will trace the ongoing evolution of the Hudson shoreline from a gritty line of working docks into a desirable residential enclave and a chain of inviting parks.
He will highlight notable buildings, both historical and contemporary, to key transportation infrastructure, and to seminal historic events and personalities that shaped New York’s dynamic relationship with the river that is its reason for being.
‘Reading this will enhance anyone’s sojourn along what I think of as Manhattan’s west coast.” — Peg Breen, President, The New York Landmarks Conservancy
William J. Hennessey is an architectural historian and retired art museum director. He is the author of two architectural guidebooks, Walking Broadway: Thirteen Miles of Architecture and History and Fifth Avenue: From Washington Square to Marcus Garvey Park.
This will be an in-person and online lecture on Tuesday, April 28th, at 6:00 pm. A book signing and reception will follow the in-person program. Advance registration is required.
General Admission: $15
General Society Members, New York Landmarks Conservancy Members and Senior Citizens: $10
Students: $5
