East of Eden: An Exploration of East 96th Street and Environs from Central Park to the East River
Discover the geographic, technological, economic and planning influences that have shaped the development of the iconic neighborhoods of the Upper East Side and East Harlem as they intersect at East 96th Street.
Join Hunter Armstrong, Executive Director of CIVITAS, and Architectural Historian John Kriskiewicz for an in-depth, illustrated discussion in the historic library of the former Fabbri Mansion, now House of the Redeemer. A NYC landmark, House of the Redeemer was designed by acclaimed architect Grosvenor Atterbury and constructed for the Fabbri family between 1914-1916.
A reception and refreshments will follow the lecture.
Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm
House of the Redeemer
7 East 95th Street (between Fifth and Madison Avenues)
House of the Redeemer
7 East 95th Street (between Fifth and Madison Avenues)
Suggested donation: $15, Special rate for CIVITAS members: $10
Registration is requested.
RSVP to CIVITAS at (212) 996-0745 or info@civitasnyc.org.
Registration is requested.
RSVP to CIVITAS at (212) 996-0745 or info@civitasnyc.org.
More about John Kriskiewicz: A native New Yorker, John holds a professional degree in Architecture from Pratt Institute, is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects, and a board member of DOCOMOMO New York Tri-State. Over the past two decades he has taught courses focused on architectural and planning history at Parsons School of Design, The Cooper Union, Fashion Institute of Technology, Stern College for Women and Manhattan College while designing tour programs and lectures for many of New York City’s institutions and corporations. Exhibitions and articles have revealed history and preservation issues to a broad audience. John admits to a special affinity for New York’s extensive infrastructure as well as its Mid-Century Modern heritage.
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