LW! e-Newsletter
| October 6, 2010
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openhousenewyork: Opening doors
across the Upper West Side
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For openhousenewyork (OHNY) 2010, LANDMARK WEST! is hosting the following FREE events on the Upper West Side.
As America's largest architecture and
design event, OHNY 2010 allows you to discover new neighborhoods,
explore with friends and family, and experience our city's's
architecture and design through special talks, performances, and
family-friendly workshops -- all free of charge!
This 8th Annual Weekend falls on October 9th and 10th in 2010. For more information, visit www.ohny.org.
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 Farmhouses to Townhouses
WALKING TOUR FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
Saturday, October 9th at 11:00am
Recommended Ages 7-10
Discover how the Upper West Side has developed and grew from farmland and horse trails through the construction of the subway and more!
Space is limited, Reservations Required.
 First Baptist Church OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 9th from 10:00am to 4:00pm
265 West 79th Street at Broadway
Come discover this neighborhood landmark, completed in 1893 and designed by George Kesiter, situated at a major crossroads of the Upper West Side. First Baptist features an eclectic Italian Romanesque Revival facade and a gorgeous stained glass barrel-vaulted ceiling.
 St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 9th from 11:00am to 5:00am
Sunday, October 10th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
552 West End Avenue at 87th Street
English Gothic in style, the church, designed in 1901 by Charles Coolidge Haight, is distinguished by its stained glass windows, Roman brick interior, and Gustavino ceiling tiles. The magnificent interior also features a significant collection of American Gothic Revival polychrome wood sculptures designed by Ralph Adams Cram.
 First Church of Christ, Scientist OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 10th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Central Park West at 68th Street
Discover this 1901 Beaux Arts church designed by Frederick R. Comstock, recently emerged from a mult-year restoration that returned the white marble and granite facade, green copper dome (measuring 42 feet in diameter and rising to a total height of 100 feet), grand entrance doors, and glorious interior to their orignial splendor. Designated a NYC Landmark in 1990 as part of the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District.
A Recommendation Beyond the Upper West Side...
 St. Vincent de Paul Church OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 9th from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Talks and tours throughout the day
127 West 23rd Street at 6th Avenue
Built for New York's French Community, the church features two building facades, mural paintings, and exquisite stained-glass windows depicting French religious history.
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Get to know 25th Anniversary honorees and special guests
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 Which of our 25th Anniversary honorees is known for their monochromatic wardrobe preference (the color, adopted in 1962, was chosen for its "Southern gentleman" charm)?
One honoree is synonymous with the life and times of our 36th President. Who is it (double kudos if you can name the President, too)? His novels are as big as Texas. In fact, one had to be cut down by 40% just to fit into one book!
Every day, from now until our 25th Anniversary at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, on December 14, 2010, we're sharing fun facts about our honorees and special guests.
Did you know that one of our special guests hails from the Mt. Rushmore State? Check out our Twitter feed and our Facebook page to learn something new each day!
To learn more about this "landmark" milestone, visit our 25th Anniversary celebration webpage.
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