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New York Skyscrapers: 1870-1931

Presented by Kevin Woyce
2021-05-04 19:00:00 2021-05-04 20:00:00 America/New_York New York Skyscrapers: 1870-1931 Discover the stories of New York’s greatest skyscrapers, from the 1890 New York World building to the Woolworth, Chrysler, and Empire State buildings of the early 1930s. Explore From Home

Tuesday, May 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-05-04 19:00:00 2021-05-04 20:00:00 America/New_York New York Skyscrapers: 1870-1931 Discover the stories of New York’s greatest skyscrapers, from the 1890 New York World building to the Woolworth, Chrysler, and Empire State buildings of the early 1930s. Explore From Home

Explore From Home

Virtual Program

Discover the stories of New York’s greatest skyscrapers, from the 1890 New York World building to the Woolworth, Chrysler, and Empire State buildings of the early 1930s.

* Use this link to join our virtual program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83960550511?pwd=QzU3Qmppb0R2Nk45amJNSDRzZkd1UT09

Meeting ID: 839 6055 0511
Passcode: 804580

Using original photographs and historic images, Kevin Woyce will explain how and why these landmarks were built, and introduce the architects and businessmen whose visions shaped the world-famous skyline.

At the conclusion of the program please feel free to take a brief online survey here:
https://www.projectoutcome.org/responses/53012

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AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture | History |

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