About the Program:
Sign up today to join the Art Deco Society of New York for this not-to-be-missed online event exploring the mesmerizing Art Deco designs of the highly acclaimed architect, Ralph Walker, and his celebrated architectural firm Voorhees, Gmelin, and Walker.
Get your ticket today to join author and Ralph Walker expert, Kathryn Holliday, for this unique event that will give an in-depth look at some of Walker’s most groundbreaking Art Deco works in New York City and Newark in the context of the 1920s and 1930s. The talk will also position Walker as the team-driven architect he really was––part of a large corporate firm that prized seamless collaboration amongst architects, artists, and engineers in the service of American business.
You won't want to miss this special inside look at the conversion of Walker's stunning Art Deco Telephone Buildings throughout New York and Newark into over-the-top luxurious residences now known as Walker Tower, Stella Tower, One Hundred Barclay, and over the river in Newark, Walker House.
You will be delighted to see how each of these conversion projects thoughtfully reimagined historic telephone buildings, designed by Ralph Walker and his firm, into highly sought-after luxury residential towers with sumptuous, original Art Deco detailing. In this program, Holliday will highlight how each project has taken a slightly different approach to their conversion, yet all use Ralph Walker as a brand––making him a symbol of Art Deco glamour and sophistication.
You'll very much enjoy learning about this turnabout for a talented architect who fought for recognition in his own day and who would be pleased with the admiration his Art Deco treasures receive in today's world.
Even though this event is online, it will include a live PowerPoint—with wonderful images that you will be able to see directly on your computer screen, tablet, or mobile device––as well as a moderated Q&A session with participants.
Can't join us at the time of the live event? No problem! When you register for the live program you are guaranteed to receive a recording of the entire program a few days after the live presentation, which you can watch at a time most convenient for you.
About the Speaker:
Kathryn E. Holliday is an architectural historian, author, and educator who focuses on the built environment in American cities. Holliday is the author of Ralph Walker: Architect of the Century and is currently working on another book that will present a critical history of the architecture of the Bell telephone monopoly from the 1880s until its forced breakup in 1984.
Registration:
How to Register for ADSNY's Web-based programs:
- Click the gold Register button located to the left of the "About the Program" section
- Enter the requested information in the registration form and follow the instructions to pay online and complete your registration
- In a few moments, you will receive an email confirmation of your registration
- The Zoom link to access the live online event will be emailed to you the day before the program
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