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The Story Behind NY's Evolving Skyline An Architectural Journey Through History

The Story Behind NY's Evolving Skyline An Architectural Journey Through History

Overview

This virtual video talk and tour is perfect for anyone who loves to stroll through NYC’s neighborhoods wondering who created the buildings and when. Learn how to identify buildings by their architectural design and building materials. Hear the stories about how New York grew from a small Dutch settlement to a world-class capital city and the architects who influenced New York’s evolving skyline. Understand how urban planning effects neighborhoods, parks, and public transportation systems. Discover the importance of balancing historic preservation with creating hot new neighborhoods. A pdf of the virtual tour can be downloaded to their device for a self-guided tour to explore the neighborhoods, district by district. The buildings that are still standing are listed with their name, district, addresses and architects when known.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $25.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $25.00

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What's Included

PDF of self-guided walking tour of the sites mentioned in the virtual tour.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Electric wheelchairs may have difficulty navigating some corners of NYC's streets.
NYC's Covid mask requirements are constantly changing with new data. Check prior to arrival and follow the City's guidelines. At this time, masks are not required outdoors.

What To Expect

Castle Clinton National Monument

From the time Henry Hudson sailed into New York’s Harbor, the City has been a hub of trade and commerce. See how New York’s architectural styles changed over 400 years from Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Romanesque Revival, Italianate, Renaissance Revival, Gothic Revival, “Queen Anne”, Neo-Classic to the modern period we see today. We’ll look at the future of New York City through zoning and the needs of the people who work and live side by side in towering skyscrapers and landmarked neighborhoods. See how the waterfront has been transforming from industrial to recreational neighborhood by neighborhood and how public and private partnerships are creating new destinations.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (17)

TheLunchBelle

Mar 2022

Although I've lived in NYC for over 16-years, I received more history and architecture knowledge in a 1.5-hour time span than I have in recent memory! Kitt's tours are so well done, easy to follow, organized, and interesting. Plus, you don't have to physically BE in NYC to "take" the tour!

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for taking the time to let me know how much you enjoyed learning more about NYC's history watching my virtual architecture tour! Now, when you walk around the neighborhoods, you'll be able to identify when the buildings were erected, by whom and what was happening in history! Have fun exploring new neighborhoods.

GoPlaces18275996179

Jan 2022

I live in Manhattan, have taken many tours, but this one was the most comprehensive. Kitt’s enthusiasm is contagious! I appreciated her attention to detail and her obvious dedication to very well researched subject matter.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for posting your enthusiastic review! It's so much fun to know that people who live in NYC find this presentation fun and informative. I do hope that the pdf version of the virtual tour will remind you of the stories as you walk through our neighborhoods and see them with fresh eyes. Happy New Year!

D9743JMjamesc

Dec 2021

Kitt Garrett's virtual "Architectural Journey Through History' was fabulous! As a native New Yorker who now lives in the Washington, DC area, I was amazed at the breadth and scope of facts she p[resented, in a very interesting and appealing format. As a student of architecture and history, I loved the way she wove together the history of NYC with its evolving architecture and trends, able to deftly point out some architectural gems in the city. Any one interested in visiting and traveling around NYC for a few days, would greatly benefit from taking this virtual tour as a prelude to their actual visit. Brava!! I will most assuredly will watch her Grant Central Terminal virtual tour, as well!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you for watching the Architectural tour of NYC! I am delighted that as a student of architecture you found the scope of the historical facts interesting in the presentation. The architectural gems of the City are what makes our evolving skyline so interesting and am excited to hear your thoughts about the Grand Central Terminal tours as well.