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Turning the Tide on Chain Store Proliferation
Posted on December 4, 2013 | 2 CommentsSome surprising good news today about the growth of chain stores in the Village, East […] -
Great Scot! The Designs of D. & J. Jardine
Posted on December 3, 2013 | No CommentsToday we thought we’d feature a few designs by the late 19th century architecture firm […] -
Things We’re Grateful For: Federal Houses
Posted on November 27, 2013 | No CommentsAt this time of year, we’re thinking about the many things we’re grateful for, as […] -
Building (670) Broadway: Pilasters with…Bird Feet?
Posted on November 25, 2013 | No CommentsFor today’s “Building Broadway” offering, I couldn’t help but notice a curious detail as I […] -
Captains of Industry
Posted on November 1, 2013 | 1 CommentAs Election Day approaches, like many of you, we’re wondering what the future holds for […] -
Tower of Music
Posted on October 18, 2013 | No CommentsThe Carl Fischer Music building dominated the skyline of Astor Place and Cooper Square for […] -
Ten Years of Progress on Landmark and Zoning Protections — And the Road Ahead
Posted on October 16, 2013 | No CommentsGVSHP is proud to share it’s new report “Ten Years – A Thousand Buildings – […] -
The Real Obstacles to Affordable Housing Construction
Posted on October 15, 2013 | No CommentsFor stalwarts of the affordable housing scene in New York City, what obstacles come to […] -
Bibles Off Broadway
Posted on September 25, 2013 | 1 CommentWith the recent news that things are finally beginning to move with the city’s redevelopment […] -
The Voice Leaves the Village
Posted on September 19, 2013 | 3 CommentsThe Villager reported today that the Village Voice has vacated its office at 36 Cooper […]
