Midtown Architecture and History Tour: From Pre-War to Art Deco to Modern

About this event

Adding a 2nd Tour due to a high level of interest (long waiting list for the tour scheduled for October 4th. RSVPs open up on Monday, October 5th at 8:00pm. Priority given to those on the waiting list for the October 4th tour who make their requesst prior to RSVP opening. If this is you email me to request your spot at [email protected] before RSVPs open up to our general membership. Space permitting - priority for new group members, first and 2nd timers who land on the waiting list. Email me at [email protected] to request a spot AFTER you land on the waiting list. This tour is free with a welcome donation to your guide at the end via cash, Venmo or Zelle. Overview Strolling the Midtown East area of Manhattan helps tell the story of the changes in architecture styles transitioned away from early 20th century European pre-war to Art Deco and then by the 1950’s to modern and international styles. We’ll stop by many interesting and distinctive buildings including the American Radiator Building, Chanin Building, Socony Mobil Building, Chrysler Building, Daily News Building, Ford Foundation, the spectacular GE Building on Lexington Avenue, and of course the monumental Rockefeller Center and a personal favorite, the Fred French Building on 5th Avenue. Along the way we'll dive into the history of midtown Manhattan and the Turtle Bay neighborhood of the East 40s and 50s. Restrooms before the tour: The Library is open on Sunday and has restrooms.