Our Story and Mission
The New York Preservation Archive Project is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to documenting, preserving, celebrating, and educating about the history of historic preservation in New York City.
Recognizing the instructive and inspirational importance of this history to the continued health, success and growth of preservation in our City, the Archive Project hopes to bring these stories to light through public programs, oral histories, and providing public access to information. The Archive Project is devoted to celebrating neglected narratives of New York historic preservation using the archives that hold these stories.
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Preservation Database
The Preservation History Database is a first-stop encyclopedic resource for researchers interested in the history of preservation in New York City.
Program Recordings
Please find our video recordings of our past programs below. November 12, 2024 A free online public program highlighting the highs and lows of landmarking in New York City since...
Oral Histories
The Oral History Collection documents the experiences and perspectives of New York City preservationists. By collecting eyewitness accounts and personal impressions of moments in preservation history, the Archive Project aims...
Announcing the 2024 Shelby White & Leon Levy Archival Assistance Initiative Grant Awardees
By Emily R. Kahn, Executive Director The time has come to announce the third cohort of Shelby White & Leon…
2024 Bard Birthday Breakfast Benefit
Join us for a morning of camaraderie as we celebrate continuing efforts across the city to document and share the story of…