Roberta Brandes Gratz is a noted urbanist and journalist, as well as a longtime Preservation League Trustee. Her newest book, It’s a Helluva Town: Joan K. Davidson, the J. M. Kaplan Fund, and the Fight for a Better New York, explores the profound impact of Joan K. Davidson and her work through her family fund.
Read MoreOn Thursday, February 11, we welcomed Diana S. Waite to share some highlights about her book The Architecture of Downtown Troy: An Illustrated History.
Read MoreOn Thursday, January 14, Dr. Gretchen Sorin shared a presentation detailing her research about African American mobility and the impact automobiles had in the fight for civil rights. Her book Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights was our December Preservation Book Club pick.
Read MoreWe’re starting a book club and we’d love it if you joined us.
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