Street of Ships Film Showing

Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 6:30pm
Anthology Film Archives
32 Second Avenue (at Second Street), Manhattan

The Street of Shipsis a fascinating, 1/2 hour film by Charles Richards which chronicles the formation of the South Street Seaport Historic District as pioneered by the Friends of South Streetin the 1960's.  Dramatic footage shows the neighborhood in its original state, when its buildings wore the patina of three centuries, and discusses the original intention to make this rare district a relevant destination for all New Yorkers.  Peter Stanford and Terry Walton of the original Friends of South Streetwill be part of a panel discussion after the film is screened.

The film will be followed by a brief, vividly illustrated slide presentation on the East River Market District - past and future - by Robert LaValva, founder and director of New Amsterdam Market.

Tickets are only $15 and benefit the Historic Districts Council, which has organized this event as part of a larger series on the New York City waterfront.  Please attend if you can, as this promises to be a great evening!

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