Inside Schermerhorn Row: A Virtual Tour of the Seaport Museum’s Landmark Buildings
Past Program | Part of Archtober 2020 | Fridays, October 9, 16, and 23 | 3-4 PM ET | Free | Online
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Our annual series of Building Tours return virtually this year! Join us for online tours of Schermerhorn Row on select Fridays during the month of October 2020, as part of Archtober.
These virtual visits offer the opportunity to see and learn the history of Schermerhorn Row, one of the most significant examples of early 19th century commercial architecture in New York, and home of the South Street Seaport Museum. Visit the upper floors of these New York City Landmarks, located within the National Register-listed South Street Seaport Historic District. Hear about the buildings’ incredible history and developments, and explore the remains of two 150-year-old hotels made famous by New Yorker writer Joseph Mitchell’s “Up in the Old Hotel.”
Tours will be led by the Museum’s Director of Collections with a live Q&A afterwards.
This online program has already taken place, but you can still enjoy the video. Click below to watch.
Virtual Walking Tour: Typography and Job Printing in the 19th-Century Seaport
Past Program | Friday, October 30, 3-4 PM ET | Free | Online
Most printers in early 19th century New York were located where the action was: near the city’s main port of entry at South Street. Walk virtually with us to discover where passenger and shipping services printed their tickets, and learn about the typography on these historic buildings.
Tour will be led by the Museum’s Bowne & Co. Art Director and Operation Manager with a live Q&A afterwards.
Free, but registration is required.
This online program has already taken place, but you can still enjoy the video. Click below to watch.
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