October 11, 2007

10/16 LECTURE ON NEW YORK BROWNSTONES: ICONS OF A GREAT CITY BY CHARLES LOCKWOOD

The New York Center for Independent Publishing (formerly known as The Small Press Center) and The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen are pleased to present the “Labor, Landmark and Literature” lecture series for 2007-08. The series this year, consisting of 12 lectures, will be focusing on The Nation Now (Literature), At Home in New York City (Landmarks), and By Hammer and Hand All Arts Do Stand (Labor). The second lecture in the series is entitled “New York Brownstones: Icons of a Great City,” given by Charles Lockwood, author of Bricks and Brownstones, on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

As the author of the indispensable Bricks and Brownstones, Charles Lockwood was described by The New Yorker as the “consummate authority” on this iconic building type. His recent research has uncovered many surprising facts and long-forgotten historical photographs. Mr. Lockwood will discuss the evolution of the New York row house from the 1820s onward, describe the daily lives of their occupants, and illustrate how brownstones were designed, built, and sold 100 to 150 years ago.

Reservations are strongly recommended, as seating in The General Society Library is limited. Tickets are $15 for non-members, $10 for members, and $5 for students. To register, visit www.generalsociety.org.

All lectures will take place at The NYCIP, The General Society, at 20 West 44th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.

The New York Center for Independent Publishing is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) program of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York, and supports and promotes independent book and magazine publishing with resources, programs and annual literary events.

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