In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the facades of many, if not most, residential and commercial buildings in America’s cities were crowned with sheet-metal cornices. These offered certain practical advantages over stone or brick cornices—for example, they were lighter and safer to install—but the easy workability of sheet metal also allowed for greater […]

Margaret Holmes, director of the Van Cortlandt House Museum, and John Carini, volunteer and collections specialist, will lead a private tour of the exhibition Unfolded Ornament: Fans from the Collection, which focuses on newly discovered hand fans in the museum's collection. The exhibition is currently on display at the Headquarters of the National Society of […]

Author Joseph H. Larnerd will discuss his new book, Undercut: Cut Glass in Working-Class Life during the Long Gilded Age, on the medium of cut glass—very much in fashion in the 19th century—and the labors required to make and maintain these dazzling artifacts. A reception will follow the lecture. Thursday, October 22 6:00–8:00 p.m. Arader […]

The Victorian Society New York, along with Fine Objects Society, will host a social mixer for Young Victorians. Young Victorian is a membership level through VSNY for members 40 and under—become a member. Fine Objects Society is an association of forward-thinking professionals and enthusiasts who share a devotion to fine handcrafted historic objects. Both Societies […]

Join architectural historian Anthony W. Robins for a walking tour highlighting landmarking in this historic neighborhood. Sunday, November 8 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Meet at: Southwest corner of Broadway & Howard Street Purchase tickets. Image: The E. V. Haughwout Building, New York, a favorite cast-iron building of Margot Gayle; Courtesy Michael from New York City, licensed […]