LANDMARK WEST!

Preserving the best of the Upper West Side's neighborhood character & architectural heritage

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@OveArupFdn Thank you to @OveArupFdn for your continued support of KPF programs and our mission!

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Once again the Ove Arup Foundation is delighted to boost @LandmarkWest, this time with support for a new Middle School course aimed at exploring the relationship between preservation and sustainability. Read all about it! #UrbanEnvironment #Architecture
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Beware of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Questions 2-4!

They’re:

* Bad for democracy
* Bad for affordability
* Bad for healthy neighborhoods

Vote NO!

Learn more + spread the word: https://t.co/xntLdwU4RA

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Although in need of repair, the historic church remained active and continued to serve its community until just months ago, when its lead tenant was evicted in the owner’s zealous pursuit of demolition.

SPEAK UP TO SAVE WEST PARK!

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Community Board 7 Meeting, Thursday 10/9 @ 6:30

Your presence is needed at the upcoming CB7 meeting. Your voice and support make a difference!

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In our opinion, there is no genuine financial hardship that has been demonstrated— only the hardship of a steward that long ago abandoned its responsibility to preserve a designated landmark.

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Samuel D. Gruber Ph.D., has led the documentation and preservation of historic Jewish sites worldwide for 35 years. He spearheaded initiatives to preserve Jewish architectural heritage, authored two books, and maintains a lively blog, Samuel Gruber's Jewish Art and Monuments.

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Free Event!
May 7 @ 7 PM
7 W. 83rd St.

LW! invites you to celebrate the art and architecture of the synagogues of the UWS. Our friends at Rodeph Sholom have graciously offered to host this special event. This FREE illustrated lecture is part of LW!'s 40th Anniversary.

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The building of impressive synagogues uptown was both a sign of continuity with cultural traditions and their successful acceptance into NY's ethnic and religious pluralism. This talk will examine the development and design of approximately a dozen synagogues on the UWS.

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Including a new name, as pointed out in the press conference on April 6th, the “Metro” sign is not part of the landmark status. Many parties interested in its revitalization have come and gone over the years. We hope this most recent acquisition sees the return of an UWS gem.

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The Metro Theater’s recent acquisition signals the long-awaited revival of an UWS staple. But little is known about how long renovations will take to allow the public in once again, or what the renovated theatre will look like in the end. To read more, visit the Boulevard page!

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The theater underwent a renovation in 1986, which saw the auditorium sliced in half to create two screens. The Art Deco interiors were still intact; however, in 2005, the LPC granted the demolition of the interior. This new acquisition could see some changes to the theater.

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It's back! Tom Miller's long awaited "Stubborn Survivors: The Holdouts of West End Avenue" is rescheduled! Join us 3/26 to hear about WEA's eccentric leftovers—once refined rowhouses now vised between soaring apartment buildings in a suprising streetscape. https://t.co/tky4LzdDiu

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Image 1. Ricardo Scofidio. Courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Image 2. The Rooftop Illumination Lawn. Courtesy of Glenwood.
Image 3. Julliard School/Alice Tully Hall. Courtesy of Iwan Baan via ArchDaily.

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Ricardo Scofidio (1935-2025)

Landmark West! is saddened by the loss of visionary architect Ricardo Scofidio. He is known most for his work with the firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro, which he co-founded alongside his wife, Elizabeth Diller, and partner, Charles Renfro.

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Ricardo Merrill Scofidio was born on April 16, 1935, in New York City. He attended Cooper Union School of Architecture and then Columbia University. He began teaching at Cooper Union in 1965.