Landmark West!

Celebrate Fall in New York with Landmark West! and openhousenewyork Weekend*

LANDMARK WEST! is hosting the following FREE events on Sunday, October 5:

Horse Trails to Subway Rails, 11:00am

Walking tour for kids and families – RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Recommended for ages 7-12

Learn about the Upper West Side’s transformation from farmland to cityscape, and how the subway’s construction played a part. Space is limited.

Farmhouses to Townhouses, 12:30pm

Walking tour for kids and families – RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Recommended for ages 7-12

Discover how the Upper West Side formed one hundred years ago, from horse trails and mansions to the construction of the subway and more! Space is limited.

Broadway Corridor Walking Tour, 1:00pm

All ages – RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - Space is limited.

Led by Peter Salwen, a longtime Upper West Sider who has been leading tours around New York's neighborhoods and personalities since the 1970s. He is the author of the popular "Upper West Side Story: A History and Guide" (Abbeville Press, 1989, 1994) which is now available online at www.upperwestsidestory.net.

Discover the rich history and architectural significance of the Upper West Side through four fascinating early 20th century buildings representing a small sample of significant but as yet unprotected historic treasures in the area deserving city landmark designation.

First Church of Christ, Scientist. 1:00pm – 5:00pm

OPEN HOUSE

2:00pm Talk with George Chin, Architect of the restoration

10 West 68th Street at Central Park West

Rediscover this 1901 Beaux-Arts church designed by Frederick R. Comstock, just emerging from a spectacular multi-year restoration, championed by a dedicated congregation.

For ALL walking tours, please reserve a space in advance by calling LW! at 212-496-8110 or emailing landmarkwest@landmarkwest.org.

*openhousenewyork Weekend, America's largest architecture and design event, opens doors throughout New York City each October. Discover new neighborhoods, explore with friends and family, and experience NYC's architecture and design in all five boroughs through special talks, tours, performances and family-friendly workshops – all free of charge! This 6th annual weekend falls on October 4 and 5 in 2008.

For more information, visit http://www.ohny.org