Uta Thyra Hagen (June 12th, 1919 – January 14, 2004) had one of the longest and most impressive acting careers in American theater. Her work was expansive and dynamic, shaping a generation of emerging actors in the mid-to-late 20th century. …
Uta Hagen: Actor, Teacher, Author, and Human Rights Advocate Read More »
This is one in a series of posts marking the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Greenwich Village Historic District. Check out our year-long activities and celebrations at gvshp.org/GVHD50. The Academy Award-winning actress and singer Celeste Holm is known for many roles …
Celeste Holm: Greenwich Villager On The Small Screen, And In Real Life Read More »
This is one in a series of posts marking the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Greenwich Village Historic District in 2019. Check out our year-long activities and celebrations at gvshp.org/GVHD50. Barefoot in the Park by playwright Neil Simon, which premiered …
On June 11th, 2019, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) designated seven buildings in the area south of Union Square as individual landmarks. While these seven buildings are just a fraction of a fraction of the buildings we …
840 Broadway: Renaissance Revival Landmark with Inspiration from the Acropolis Read More »
Cole Porter was a paradox; a musical genius who truly defined a time in musical history, he was at once a privileged sybarite and a bohemian provocateur all at the same time. Porter also lived a contradictory lifestyle. He was …
Cole Porter: A Prolific Musical Career Launched in Greenwich Village Read More »
This is one in a series of posts marking the 50th anniversary of the designation of the Greenwich Village Historic District. Check out our year-long activities and celebrations at gvshp.org/GVHD50. Put on your walking and dancing shoes! As we’ve noted once or twice on Off …
GVHD50 Tour: Homes of Music Greats Read More »
As many can agree, there’s nothing like a good seedy scandal for some shock and entertainment. And with all the characters that have passed through the Village, it’s no surprise that plenty such events occurred right here. One such story …
A Murder on Broadway: Josie Mansfield and the Grand Central Hotel Read More »
On December 19, 1776, Thomas Paine published The American Crisis, a series of pamphlets that helped fan the flames of American patriotism to inspire the American troops and public during the long, arduous years of the Revolutionary War. In a …
A Tale of Two Crises: Thomas Paine and Marie Du Mont Read More »
On October 17, 2017 the Landmarks Preservation Commissions (LPC) held a hearing to consider landmarking 827-831 Broadway, the threatened 1866 lofts once home to Willem de Kooning. Just two weeks later, the LPC voted to landmark them, culminating a year …
Historic Broadway Gems Saved from Demolition Read More »
Even though the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) just calendared, or began the formal process of consideration for, landmark designations of seven buildings in the area affected by the recent Tech Hub upzoning — 817, 826, 830, 832, 836, 840, …
Important Rally this Saturday: 95% of Neighborhood Around Tech Hub Still Unprotected Read More »
The Oldest Building in the Village?: Call it whatever you'd like: antique, vintage, or historic. If one thing is for certain ...
How Bohemians Got Their Name:
On April 17, 1423, an event took place which, implausibly enough, lead to the creation ...
The Pyramid Club: New York City’s First Drag Landmark: 101 Avenue A is home to the Pyramid Club which became a launching point for ...
Summer in the City: On August 13, 1966, the classic ode to the trials and joys of summer days ...