Telling the Art Deco Story of Sunnyside
About the Program:
What do Hollywood legends Perry Como, Judy Holliday, Rudy Vallee, and James Caan have in common? They all hailed from Sunnyside, Queens. Now it’s your turn to see this culturally diverse neighborhood across the East River in a walk with architectural historian and tour guide Matt Postal.
Between 1924 and 1929, convenient rail services and bridge accessibility to and from Manhattan led to the creation of residential complexes and apartment houses
Among the 1920s and 1930s buildings we will visit include the "Golden Gate" Apartments, with its spectacular black and gold terracotta entry, the beautifully restored Packard Towers, and back-to-back twin apartment buildings by Kavy & Kavovitt.
Prior to the October 1 in-person tour, ADSNY will send registrants a PowerPoint video presentation by Postal which will offer background on Sunnyside, the sites to be visited and more. You can view it at your leisure prior to the event and Matt will be able to answer any questions you may have, or view it after the tour, to virtually revisit your favorite locales!
So, to paraphrase the old song, grab your coat and grab your hat, leave your worries on the doorstep and meet us in Sunnyside... and plan to extend your visit after the tour to sample some of the area's interesting dining options!
About the Guide:
Our guide, Matt Postal, is an architectural historian, specializing in 20th century architecture and the co-author of The Guide to NYC Landmarks.
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
We recommend registering for programs through a desktop. If you need further assistance registering for this event, please email Info@ArtDeco.org, let us know which events you would like to register for, and we will send you an invoice.
If you have a Household Membership and would like to take advantage of the reduced member ticket for both members, each ticket will need to be purchased separately under the name and email address of each member. If you are having difficulty, please email Info@ArtDeco.org, let us know which events you would like to register for, and we will send you an invoice.
All ticket sales are final. Sorry, there are no refunds or exchanges.
