Reader Review Of Landmark West’s iPhone Walking Tour App
Two weeks ago I had a post about Landmark West’s free Upper West Side walking tour app for the iPhone. As I’m an Android guy, I haven’t been able to test it out. Fortunately, MyUpperWest reader Susan...
View ArticleFree Upper West Side History Lecture Tonight Focusing On Former Insane Asylum...
DNAinfo reports that an insane asylum used to stand on the current Columbia University campus. Hobbyist historian Michael Susi will shed light on the prestigious school’s unusual history at a free talk...
View ArticleSome Central Park History With A Fantastic Map, Circa 1875
A recent newsletter from Landmark West gives the history of a few of Central Park’s many playgrounds, as well as a fascinating old-timey map of the Park, circa 1875. What I found most interesting (and...
View ArticleUWS New-York Historical Society Named Official January 2012 “Culture Spot” By...
Mentioned a discount on membership to the newly renovated New-York Historical Society (170 Central Park West, at 77th) over the holiday break. If you missed out on that, you now have another...
View ArticleSpace Shuttle Enterprise Flying Over NYC This Morning; Prime Viewing From UWS
UPDATE 4/27: A Few Initial Photos From Space Shuttle Enterprise’s UWS Flyover UPDATE 4/28: Photo Gallery: Space Shuttle Enterprise’s Historic Flight Over UWS —————————————————————- NOTE: I’ll try and...
View ArticleA Few Initial Photos From Space Shuttle Enterprise’s UWS Flyover
(click for larger images) UPDATE 4/28: UWS Photo Gallery: Space Shuttle Enterprise’s Historic Flight Over NYC/UWS A few quick shots of Enterprise’s flight over the Hudson River and past the Upper West...
View ArticleUWS Photo Gallery: Space Shuttle Enterprise’s Historic Flight Over NYC/UWS
Posted some photos yesterday of space shuttle Enterprise’s historic flight over NYC and the UWS. Quite a few people sent in additional shots over the past 24 hours and I wanted to share some more. The...
View ArticleUWS Video Of The Day: Space Shuttle Enterprise Buzzing The 79th Street Boat...
UPDATE: I’m having issues trying to embed the video, so I need to take you off-site — to view it click the image above or use this link. Posted a gallery of UWS photos on Saturday from space shuttle...
View ArticleDan Rather Speaking On The UWS Tomorrow Night
A quick heads-up that legendary newsman Dan Rather will be appearing at a free event on the UWS tomorrow. Mr. Rather has had a front row seat to history over his 60+ years in the news business — should...
View ArticleTONIGHT: Free UWS Political History Talk With Congressman Jerry Nadler
Interesting free event in the neighborhood tonight for anyone who’s a history buff or political junkie. Congressman Jerry Nadler, whose district includes most of the UWS, is giving a talk focusing on...
View ArticleFree Evening UWS Walking Tour On Wednesday 8/22; Limited Space — RSVP By...
UPDATE: This tour has reached its limit of 25 people — registration is now closed Quick heads-up about a free Upper West Side walking tour next Wednesday, 8/22 (6:30 pm). It will focus on the...
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