Tag: historic

Plymouth Church's bi-annual Yankee Fair, one of the longest-running continuing fairs in New York City, takes place on Nov. 2. Shown: A performance at a previous Yankee Fair thrilled the audience. Photo by Alan Barnett, courtesy of Plymouth Church

Plymouth Church’s 172-year-old Yankee Fair returns on Nov. 2

November 1 | Mary Frost

A block party that started more than 170 years ago to raise...

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved “with modifications” a fence surrounding a landmarked property at 347 Henry St. in Cobble Hill. Neighbors scoffed at the idea that the Japanese Holly must be permanently maintained as part of the approval. Rendering courtesy of Romines Architecture PLC

LPC to Fortis: Deck the Wall with Boughs of Holly

January 15 | By Mary Frost

What started out as a 9-foot high brick wall turned into...