FRIENDS’ Newsletters and PublicationsSince 1982, Friends has been publishing informative, provocative and fun newsletters. Published throughout the year, we report on preservation issues affecting the Upper East Side, neighborhood history, events and our work advocating for the protection of the Upper East Side’s remarkable built environment.
- Summer 2008 Demo Threats in District Expansion/Mt. Sinai Hospital Proposal/744 Madison Ave. Tower defeated/Annual Awards Ceremony/Education Program/New Website/FRIENDS to honor Liz Smith
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Winter 2007 Support grows for local District Expansion/New Walking Tour Guidebook/Manhattan House Designated/Owner of First Avenue Estates Sues City/Education Program Expands
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Winter 2006 Expanded District listed on State and National Registers/Lexington Exhibit Launched/First Avenue Estate Designated/Tower proposed for 980 Madison Avenue/Fall Benefit
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Summer 2006 Interview with Councilmembers Jessica Lappin and Daniel Garodnick/Manhattan House/Annual Awards Ceremony/Education Program/Lexington Avenue Update
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Winter 2005 Lexington Avenue Update/Fall Benefit/East Side Church Survey/FAQs About State and National Register
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Summer 2005 The Seventh Regiment Armory/News In Brief: Whitney Museum, Plaza Hotel, Summitt Hotel, Legislative Update/Walking Tours/Annual Awards
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Winter 2004 Curtain Closes on Cinemas I II/ Surprise Packages on Madison Avenue/Lexington Avenue Update/Needless Destruction of The Richard Feigen Gallery/Whitney Museum Expansion
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Winter 2003 Fight to Save Historic Trolley Kiosk/Townhouse and Midblock Brownstones/East 70th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues
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Summer 2003 Group Residence for Young Adults Slated for Demo/Making a Landmark Whole, First Ave Estate/No Style? No Way!/Opposition to LPC Fees
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Summer 2001 A Lexington Avenue District?/YOUNG Friends/Update on our exhibit, Modern Architecture on the Upper East Side/A Splintering Remnant of Old Yorkville, 160 East 92nd Street/Preservation Committee News
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Winter 2000 All about Madison Avenue/YOUNG Friends section/R8-B zoning on East 76th Street/Restoration of the Yorkville Clock
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Fall 2000 Discover the Calder Sidewalk on Madison Avenue/Tower proposed for 91st and Madison Avenue
FRIENDS’ Publications
FRIENDS has been producing high quality and informative publications since its inception in 1982. These publications are available for free, although a contribution to cover postage is appreciated. Just
email us with your request. Please be sure to include your name and address.
Historic Lexington Avenue: An Expansion of the Upper East Side Historic District by Anthony Robins and Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts. This fun and informative self guided tour covers the extended Upper East Side Historic District as listed on the National and State Registers in 2006. You can learn more about the district and its history by visiting our web exhibit and buildings catalogue at www.lexingtonexhibit.org. Learn more about our latest work towards expanding the district at the city level.
Modern Architecture on the Upper East Side: Landmarks of the Future. With our catalogue, we hope to promote a greater appreciation and understanding of modern architecture on the Upper East Side by highlighting unprotected distinguished modern buildings. Click here to learn more.
Walk with Friends, our map and guide of the Upper East Side, has detailed maps of each of the Upper East Side’s historic districts, descriptions of 125 individual landmarks and bits of fascinating neighborhood history. The map is intended to both reacquaint long-time residents and introduce tourists to the cultural and architectural gems of the Upper East Side. To request a free copy, just email us.
The Preservation Manual is a comprehensive guide to New York City’s Landmarks Law, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), and performing work in historic districts and on designated landmarks. It contains easy-to-understand facts for property owners, architects, tenants, and contractors and community groups. Individual copies of the Preservation Manual are available through FRIENDS. To request a free copy, just email us.
Building Fun: Exploring Architecture on the Upper East Side, was developed as a part of FRIENDS’ elementary education program. It provides children with a variety of fun and educational activities, including puzzles, craft projects, and an architectural treasure hunt. For more on our education program click here.
