See the Public Theater (ex-Astor Library), Cooper Union (no longer free but a great college buy), Colonnade Row (1834’s most fashionable townhouses in New York City , and still standing), the Merchant’s House Museum (a marvelous Federal townhouse from 1834), Elizabeth Blackwell’s first-ever hospital for only women, and Louis Sullivan’s only skyscraper in the city – as well as the latest local skyscraper, IBM’s worldwide headquarters for its Watson artificial intelligence program. All are on or next to Lafayette St.
And picture living in the 1906 Silk building’s triplex condos, recently home to folks such as Keith Richards, Cher, Diane Keaton, Brittany Spears, and Fran Liebowitz. Right on Lafayette Street and formerly the site of Tower Records flagship store.
And walk to the studios of Chuck Close, Rauschenberg, and Basquiat.
Accessibility
The whole walk is no more than nine blocks. It will be relatively easy walking mostly on Lafayette St. Generally with curb cuts. I will be using a portable loudspeaker for easier listening.
NoHo - stands for North of Houston.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Sunday, May 7, 20231:00 PM
Greater than 1 hour
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
