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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 04 Nov

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Mon 04 Nov

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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)

449jimo

Oct 2021

Kitt has developed and presented a university research level of detail about New York history and architecture. It is, however, fun, insightful, fascinating! Our Long Island high school used to sponsor NYC day trips presented by teachers who lived and worked the city historical scene for decades. Kitt's presentation is better than those actual field trips especially her use of photographs and the timely arrows pointing to specific architectural features. Wonderfully helpful. Many podcasts use professional voices to read their material. I favor author presented casts. Kitt reads her own material in a calm, fun (there is that word again), clear voice with her unique understanding of the points of emphasis.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

So happy that you enjoyed the history of NYC through its architecture and could reference your own visits and those of your teachers and students as they visited on field trips! NYC is constantly changing and each stroll through our streets opens doors to wonderful new adventures while learning about the past.

Barbara S

Oct 2021

This talk was an extraordinary journey through the history of NYC's development told through a well researched architectural narrative. As a native New Yorker, I learned so much about the city that I love and will reference this talk frequently as I "re-explore" famous landmarks and buildings that I walk pass time after time. I wholeheartedly recommend this talk for those who live in NY as well as first time visitors.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for you watching my history of NYC through its architecture and look forward to hearing which neighborhood you will explore next with fresh eyes!

Barbara G

Oct 2021

I've lived in Manhattan for most of my life and saw the city with new eyes while experiencing Kitt Garrett's Architectural tour. It's an interesting, educational, and fun virtual "Journey Through History". So many great stories about New York's various neighborhoods and the people who made history in them. Kitt's terrific PDF has been downloaded, and my iPhone and I are looking forward to exploring the neighborhoods of New York together. I'll be on the lookout for the many street signs - which I learned have more information than I ever noticed!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thank you for taking the time to watch New York's Evolving Skyline and so happy you found the stories about New York's various neighborhoods and the people who made history in them so interesting. As you walk through these neighborhoods, the pdf will help you remember to look up and imagine what the City was like when these buildings opened and who lived and worked in them.