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Thursday, January 29, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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New York Law School
185 West Broadway (between Worth and Leonard Streets)
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Cityland’s First Edition, October 15, 2014.
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When
Thursday, November 13, 2014, from 2:00 p.m to 5:45 p.m.
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New York Law School
185 West Broadway (between Worth and Leonard Streets) (read more…)
Labor Day commemorates the history of the labor movement and the social and economic gains of workers in the United States. New York City has been a location for many significant milestones of labor history. We here at CityLand document the changes in New York City land use, but we would be remiss to ignore that behind every land use change is the hard labor of American workers, from demolition to construction and all points in between. These men and women in the labor community have helped shaped New York’s majestic skyline. In celebration of the holiday, we have created a list of historic places that have a connection to the labor community. Some of these site have even been designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. From all of us here at the Center for New York City Law, have a happy Labor Day!
Independence Day commemorates the United States’ declaration of independence from Great Britain. Significant events occurred in New York City during the Revolutionary War, and many historic figures were from, and are buried here. In celebration of Independence Day, CityLand has created a list of some historic landmarks designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission that have a connection to the Revolutionary War era. Happy 4th of July from all of us here at the Center for New York City Law.
New Utrecht Reformed Church, Brooklyn. Image Credit: Friends of Historic New Utrecht.
New Utrecht Reformed Church
Location: 18th Avenue at 83rd Street, Brooklyn
Date: 1828, original 1677
LPC Designated: March 15, 1966 and expanded on January 13, 1998
The original church was founded in 1677. During the Revolutionary War the church was used by the British as a hospital, a prison, and a riding school during the British occupation following the Battle of Long Island. The British troops held target practice on the Church’s weathervane, and the headstones at the nearby cemetery. The Church’s Liberty Pole was constructed in 1783 to commemorate the British departure. The Pole has been replaced several times but has been surmounted by the same eagle.
