On Saturday, we were honored to have novelist Paul Auster in our Historic Chapel, reading from his Sunset Park (which just came out in paperback). It was quite a crowd–a full house in our Historic Chapel of well over 100 people. Auster is a big Green-Wood fan. Not surprisingly for a book with that title, … Read more
Simeon Bankoff, executive director of the Historic Districts Council and a leading preservationist, was interviewed recently for the “Sunday Routine” feature in The New York Times. He discusses his favorite things, one of which is Green-Wood: ON THE PROWL I’ll take a walk around the neighborhood or visit Green-Wood Cemetery. I bought a burial plot … Read more
Halloween and a great cemetery–that combination always piques the interest of the media. So, a few weeks ago, reporter Sarah Horne and a photographer (whose name I didn’t get) from the New York Post came out to explore Green-Wood. I showed them around and they were very impressed by the place and its many great … Read more
This is Louis Lang (1814–1893), painter and Green-Wood permanent resident. His gravestone, on the hill adjoining our Historic Chapel, describes him simply: “Artist.” We have several of his paintings in our Green-Wood Historic Fund collections, including this gem, which we recently acquired: And here is a spectacular Lang painting, just restored, that is about to … Read more
Tombs, open to the public for the first time on October 15 and 16. Free!
“Never, I’m sure, has the reading of regulations been so funny.” – L Magazine
Last night, almost 200 people gathered at Green-Wood for the 4th annual Historic Fund benefit. And it rained. Which, of course, was better than last year’s tornado. As the rain came down, one wag suggested that next year’s benefit be held in Texas, so that we might end the drought there. But, despite the rain, … Read more
The Fourth Annual Presentation of the De Witt Clinton Awardfor ExcellencetoPete Hamill Thursday, September 15 * 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails al fresco, featuring Governor De Witt Clinton’s favorite drink. Also: VIP Reception with Mr. Hamill for members of the Host Committee, board members, and VIP ticket holders until 6:30 … Read more
Few of the gravestones of Green-Wood’s most famous permanent residents describe their accomplishments. But that has changed, at least for three of our pioneers. James Bogardus (1800-1874) is “The Father of Cast-Iron Architecture. Daniel Badger (1806-1884), with his Architectural Iron Works firm, pioneered the construction of cast-iron buildings. And Francois Gouraud (1808-1847) was sent by … Read more