Events

Building Old New York with Emily Orlando and R. Tripp Evans, The Decoration of Houses: Edith Wharton, Ogden Codman, Jr., and the Architecture of Friendship
Jul 23, 2025 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Join us for a captivating series of talks delving into the history and legacy of some of New York City’s most iconic institutions, spaces, and landmarks. From the architecture of the Gilded Age to the preservation of historic neighborhoods in the twentieth century, this series invites art and architectural historians to present the stories behind New York’s distinctive urban and cultural landscape, highlighting the vision, innovation, and determination that built Old New York.

Cost: $10 – $15

Edward Pitts will discuss his new book Sketching the Adirondacks: Letters from the Wilderness, the unconventional story of an artistic Adirondacks journey. The book talk is Saturday, September 6 at 1pm. Pitts is also the author of Beaver River Country: An Adirondack History.

Edward Pitts will discuss his new book Sketching the Adirondacks: Letters from the Wilderness, the unconventional story of an artistic Adirondacks journey. The book talk is Wednesday, September 24 at 6pm. Pitts is also the author of Beaver River Country: An Adirondack History.