Exploring Deco in The Grand Concourse

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Led By Anthony Robins AND Meghan Weatherby, Art Deco Society of New York

The Art Deco Society of New York is please to share its Exploring Deco in The Grand Concourse self-guided tour with you. The self-guided tour highlights Art Deco architecture and design in this unique New York City neighborhood. Architectural historian Anthony W. Robins gives a brief history of the area; explains why the Deco movement spread throughout that region during the interwar period; and explores the unique social climate or cultural context that fostered the Art Deco style in the neighborhood.

To help readers delve into the special architecture and design, ADSNY’s Exploring Deco In self-guided tours also include a map and short overview of regional treasures that create the perfect resource for tour goers.

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Borough: Bronx
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Platform: On Your Browser
Language: English
Grand Concourse in the Bronx. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Siddarth Hanumanthu.