About the Program

The Art Deco Society of New York (ADSNY) invites you to our vibrant, exhilarating Art Deco capital to enjoy an immersive extended weekend to explore and celebrate New York City’s finest Art Deco enclaves in Midtown Manhattan and beyond. In addition to experiencing the city’s interwar treasures and mementos of Jazz Age culture, we will dine in iconic hotspots that embody our favorite era, enjoy unmatched views, and be hosted in a private home overflowing with Deco riches.

During this stellar series of engrossing programs—led by acclaimed and award winning architectural, design, and culture historians—we’ll delve deep into 1920s and 1930s New York: home to the flapper, the speakeasy, and the belief that anything goes. This program focuses on the development of New York’s premiere Art Deco residential skyline, as well as neighborhoods teaming with Art Deco architecture and design in the Bronx and Brooklyn, which transformed the city into a modern, Art Deco metropolis. 

This fun-filled extended weekend spotlights New York’s embrace of everything au courant through the dizzying heights of hopes and excesses of the 1920s, where even the stock market crash of 1929 and the economic downturn of the Great Depression did not halt the city’s progress. We will see that some of the city’s most luxurious residential structures came to signal triumph over adversity and embodied the upward thrust of the American spirit. We will also discover how the spread of Art Deco was directly linked to the development of New York’s mass-transit system, which offered creative real estate developers new opportunities to grow modern urban enclaves filled with Deco gems in all the Boroughs.

Join us to experience this very special weekend tailored to the Art Deco enthusiast at the crossroads of the world—where far-flung cultures joined forces and Art Deco became the rage in all aspects of life and defined New York as the most celebrated modern city in the world.

Interested in attending only portions of the program? ADSNY is now pleased to introduce day rates. To learn more about day rates, check out each day-tour's webpage at: 

• Midtown Manhattan’s Deco Icons
  
• Central Park’s Deco Delights
  
• Brooklyn Beyond the Beaten Path
  
• The Bronx’s Champs-Élysées and Beyond

Highlights

Activities include

• An in-depth walking tour of Manhattan’s renowned twin-towered Art Deco skyline of Central Park West
  
• A day-long motor coach tour of Art Deco landmarks and lesser-known, but equally thrilling, treasures in neighborhoods throughout Brooklyn
  
• A private visit to explore the Art Deco and Art Moderne architecture and design within the Bronx’s famed Grand Concourse Historic District
  
• Group dining in eateries featuring spectacular views and/or ties to the 1920s and 30s
  
• A private reception in a residence that boasts an unparalleled private collection of Bakelite that spans an entire floor of a Manhattan townhouse
  

Lodging

Hotel Edison
Our Host Hotel for this program is the Hotel Edison, a beautiful Art Deco setting imbued with Jazz Age charm and sophistication. In the heart of New York’s Theater District, near the hustle and bustle of Times Square, it’s only fitting that this famed 1931 hotel features a marquee fit for Broadway, turned on by Thomas Edison himself on opening day!

• $277 per Signature Queen Room per night + tax, including breakfast
  
• $333 per Signature Double Queen room per night + tax, including breakfast

You are responsible for booking your own hotel accommodations. If you want to extend your stay, the host hotel will honor the discounted rate before and/or after the program. While special discounted pricing is arranged for this program at the host hotel you have the option of lodging anywhere of your choosing. However, most scheduled activities will begin and end at the host hotel. 

Upon receipt of your deposit for the program, ADSNY will provide you with instructions on how to contact the above hotel to reserve your discounted room(s). Please check the hotel cancellation policies when booking your stay.

Thursday: Midtown Manhattan’s Deco Icons

September 22, 2022

For those wanting the full four-day experience, this expert-guided look at New York’s Midtown Art Deco icons takes attendees to the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings in addition to Rockefeller Center. This exciting day also highlights delightful lesser-known Deco surprises, such as the often overlooked 275 Madison Avenue and the American Radiator Building.  

Highlights of the day include:

• Visits to premier Deco Towers and some of the most opulent and extraordinary 1920s and 30s lobbies ever designed
  
• Two of prominent architect Raymond Hood’s most impressive office towers
  
• Several examples of New York’s stylized Art Deco terracotta by architectural ornamentation specialist, Rene Paul Chambellan
  
• A respite from the hustle and bustle of midtown Manhattan to enjoy a three-course lunch at a delightful rooftop restaurant with stunning views of the Empire State Building

Following lunch, our day will resume with a tour that gives the inside scoop on the secrets behind the glamorous walls and hidden spaces of the world’s greatest Deco commercial center, Rockefeller Center. We’ll see how this one-of-a-kind city within a city was created for commerce but conceived with art in mind, including beautiful Deco ornamentation throughout.

After a short break to recharge and refresh on your own, all attendees are invited to enjoy the official opening Welcome Reception.

Thursday Welcome Reception: A Collector’s Odyssey

September 22, 2022 

The first evening of our immersive Deco weekend kicks off with an exclusive cocktail reception in the private townhouse of an ADSNY member, which boasts one of the most remarkable collections of Bakelite objects in the world. One entire floor of this Upper East Side townhouse has been converted into what can only be described as a Bakelite Museum. With cases and cases, shelves and shelves, and drawers and drawers of Bakelite, this collection is a true visual feast. We’ll enjoy everything from Bakelite radios and clocks, to jewelry and buttons, and even boxes, umbrella handles, kitchen utensils and more! We can’t wait to share this memorable welcome evening with you!

Friday: Central Park’s Deco Delights

September 23, 2022

This full-day walking tour explores Manhattan’s most luxurious Art Deco residences, department stores, and exclusive Deco hotels that skirt the city’s urban oasis of Central Park. On this stroll, we’ll see how these grand buildings boast a wide array of striking features—chevrons, stylized floral motifs, geometric patterning, speedlines, etc.—that exude Art Deco glamor. These soaring towers with their colorful glazed terracotta, uniquely styled brickwork, stunning grilles, and inviting entrances, epitomize the grandeur of New York Deco.

Highlights of the day include:

• An insiders’ tour of two of New York’s most famed department stores that will leave you seeing these well-known buildings in a new Art Deco light
  
• A special look at some of the city’s most elite Art Deco apartment hotels, one of which was designed to cater to artists, musicians, singers, writers, and patrons
• Celebrated works by notable architects and designers such as Irwin S. Chanin, Ely Jacques Kahn, Emery Roth, Joseph Urban, Schwartz & Gross, Jacob M. Felson, and many others
  
• A look at the most beautiful Art Deco “automated parking garage” you’ve ever seen
  
• A moment to relax and recharge over a three-course lunch with remarkable views of Central Park
  

Following our all-encompassing tour of Deco along Central Park, there will be a break before we enjoy a three-course dinner in a midtown Manhattan restaurant. 

Saturday: Brooklyn Beyond the Beaten Path

September 24, 2022

Once a separate city, today New York’s most populous borough, Brooklyn flourished mightily during the 1920s and 30s. This day-long motor coach tour will immerse us in Brooklyn’s best Art Deco architecture and design. From well known Landmarks, to lesser known gems, this tour is sure to open your eyes to the many splendors of Brooklyn.

Highlights of the day include:

• A striking Ralph Walker Telephone Company headquarters building that rivals his more celebrated Manhattan towers
  
• Walks through enclaves of six-story Art Deco apartment houses and commercial buildings that rival icons of the Bronx’s famed Grand Concourse Historic District
  
• A small but stunning skyscraper that features a unique pierced limestone screen designed by Rene Paul Chambellan
• A unique 1911–1940 monumental Art Deco structure that beautifully melds Beaux Arts and Art Moderne with unique glyph-like detailing 
• Ocean-side residences that provided occupants with unique luxuries such as the choice of fresh water or seawater in their baths
  
• A three-course lunch in a special Brooklyn venue 
  

To conclude our in-depth jaunt through Brooklyn’s Art Deco neighborhoods, we will enjoy a delectable three-course dinner overlooking New York’s famed Manhattan skyline.

Sunday: The Bronx’s Champs-Élysées and Beyond

September 25, 2022

To culminate this wonderful weekend, we will take a motor coach up to the Bronx to explore the Bronx’s famed Grand Concourse Historic District and treasures further afield. We will see how the Concourse rises above surrounding streets and makes a gently curving path in a plan meant to rival the Champs-Élysée in Paris. The tour will also go beyond the Bronx’s well-recognized Art Deco boulevard to highlight Deco and interwar gems that are near and dear to the hearts of New Yorkers.

Highlights of the day will include:

• A visit to the spectacular "Fish Building" to see its wonderful Art Deco architecture and captivating name-sake mural
• Monumental banks and government buildings, including a superb county building and post office
  
• The first Art Deco apartment building constructed in the Bronx, which features wonderful glazed terracotta details
  
• A spectacular Landmarked Art Deco Junior High School 
  
• Paul Manship’s historic bronze entrance gate for the Bronx Zoo that is sure to strike any animal lovers’ fancy
  

Following this dazzling walking and motor coach tour, the program will officially conclude with a relaxing bubbly brunch in a stylish restaurant offering a spectacular view of one of our favorite New York Art Deco icons.

Inclusions, Exclusions, and Details

• All tours
• All admissions
• All gratuities
• All full American breakfasts for those staying at the host hotel
• All lunches at quintessentially New York restaurants
• Two dinners and one special access cocktail reception
• One glass of wine included with each dinner
• Local transportation
• Cleaned and sanitized audio assistance devices for all attendees on each walking and motor coach tour

Program price does not include:

• Travel to and from New York
• Ground transportation to and from airport/train station
• Hotel accommodations
• Non-scheduled visits and activities
• Trip Insurance*

*ADSNY strongly recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to protect yourself and your investment in the event of illness prior to or during the trip, and to obtain additional medical coverage while on the tour. When purchasing a policy, please consult with a travel insurance agent to review COVID-19 related coverage. Insurance companies can be found online.

Registration and Fees

Visitors have the option of selecting a Four-Day or Three-Day Autumn in New York experience. The Four-Day program includes an additional day exploring Midtown Manhattan’s Deco Icons. Those who have previously enjoyed the Art Deco Society of New York’s Midtown explorations, may choose take advantage of the Three-Day Program, if they prefer.

Four-Day Program including Midtown Manhattan’s Deco Icons 

September 22–25, 2022

Program begins early morning Thursday, September 22; attendees are encouraged to arrive by evening of Wednesday, September 21

• $2,475 per person full payment

Three-Day Program

September 23–25, 2022

Program begins early morning Friday, September 23; attendees are encouraged to arrive Thursday, September 22, for a reception in a private home with a remarkable Deco collection.

• $1,880 per person full payment

Time is running out and space is extremely limited; you are urged to reserve your place quickly!

Credit card Payments

An additional 5.5% per ticket processing fee will be applied to all online payments.

• 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
• Upon completion of your event registration, an email confirmation will be sent to the email address you used to register. If you do not see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder. 
• You will receive an email with the tour's meeting location the week before the program

If your email address disappears from the text box when you are trying to register for this program, please make sure that cookies and cross-site tracking are enabled in your web browser or try using a different web browser. If you need further assistance registering for this event, or are experiencing a different issue, please email Info@ArtDeco.org, let us know which events you would like to register for, and we will send you an invoice that can be easily completed without going through the ArtDeco.org website.

Check Payments

• Please email Info@ArtDeco.org to let us know you are mailing your registration
  
• Checks must be made payable to: Art Deco Society of New York
  
• And mailed to: Art Deco Society of New York,  
  P.O. Box 6205, New York, NY  10150-6205

Registration Forms

Each attendee must complete his/her own Registration Form and submit it to ADSNY to secure registration. Hand-signed forms may be scanned and emailed to ADSNY at Info@ArtDeco.org or mailed to the above P.O. Box. Electronic signatures are not accepted.

Why tour with the Art Deco Society of New York?

• ADSNY trips reflect the organization’s extensive knowledge and expertise in Art Deco architecture, design, and interwar culture, amassed since its incorporation in 1982. All ADSNY programs are carefully curated to provide authentic, and unique experiences, with special access to ADSNY’s experts, research, and resources.
  
• ADSNY tours provide stellar immersive experiences with engaging experts, superb personal service, and experienced trip leaders and local guides.  And when you travel with ADSNY, you can be sure that your safety and well-being are always our top priority.
  
• ADSNY’s expert tour guides, who are very knowledgeable about each area of interest, make enjoyable and engaging learning the core of every trip.
  
• Each of ADSNY’s trips attract informed, intellectually curious, and adventurous Art Deco enthusiasts who share your passion for learning and exploration. 
  
• ADSNY provides small groups with big experiences. Now more than ever, the idea of traveling with a small group of fellow enthusiast is reassuring. All ADSNY’s trips feature small groups of 20 to 30 individuals, allowing for more flexibility so you get to know fellow travelers and trip leaders.  
• ADSNY’s trips include celebrated experts leading all guided tours, access to private spaces, all lunches and dinners, local transportation, and a knowledgable ADSNY representative with the group each day to provide you with one-on-one service, so you are ensured an exceptional experience.  
  
• When you travel with ADSNY, your participation benefits the work of the important non-profit organization, supporting ADSNY’s educational mission to preserve New York’s Deco heritage, spread interwar knowledge, and share our resources. 
  

• VACCINATIONS: All attendees must be fully vaccinated and boosted. ADSNY will require confirmation of vaccination before the program
• FACE COVERINGS: Face masks may be required for all attendees and ADSNY staff throughout the program in accordance to the regulations of venues, transit, and/or guides. Should you not have a mask that covers your nose and mouth one will be provided when necessary
• SOCIAL DISTANCING: Attendees must be respectful of each others personal space and distance themselves as much as possible
• IF YOU ARE UNWELL: Stay home if you are feeling sick or symptomatic. If you have been in contact with someone with related symptoms or who has tested positive within the last 14 days also stay home
• COVID RISK: Though positivity rates are declining, an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. Those joining ADSNY'S in-person programming do so at their own risk to such exposure

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out at Info@ArtDeco.org.

ADSNY strongly recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to protect yourself and your investment in the event of illness prior to or during the trip, and to obtain additional medical coverage while on the tour. When purchasing a policy, please consult with a travel insurance agent to review COVID-19 related coverage. Insurance companies can be found online.

Cancellations, Responsibility, and Release

All payments are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. The Art Deco Society of New York (ADSNY) strongly recommends that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. Insurance companies offering cancellation policies can be found online.

Payment of your fee represents your acceptance of the following terms and conditions. ADSNY shall not be liable and does not assume responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of any illness, injury, accident, death, cancellation, delay, alteration, or inconvenience resulting from any act of omission, commission, or inadvertence of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, or other company or person rendering any of the services included in the tour or its pre- and post-tour arrangements, or caused by weather, sickness, strikes, or the willful or negligent acts of any other tour members or any cause whatsoever beyond the control of ADSNY. It is understood that there may be changes in the itinerary subject to weather or unexpected circumstances. In all cases, ADSNY will make every attempt to substitute other events of equal value and interest. By registering for this program you confirm that you agree to follow all safety protocol outlined in the program materials. ADSNY events may be photographed or recorded by ADSNY. By attending this program, you consent to the use of your image and voice by ADSNY for all non-commercial, nonprofit purposes.