Landmark West! is hosting a special celebration on Monday night to honor some of the Upper West Side ‘unsung heroes’, including businesses that have served the neighborhood for decades.
At a ceremonial reception at Tavern on the Green, the preservationist group will give awards to 19 businesses. Pulitzer-Prize-winning New York magazine critic Justin Davidson is the master of ceremonies.
“‘Unsung Heroes’ reflects LW!’s own mission by celebrating the people, places, and preservation efforts that protect our neighborhood’s wonderful character, spirit, and quality of life,” said Kate Wood, President of Landmark West!. “As in years past, we are thrilled to honor passionate community leaders who fly below the radar yet accomplish great things. This year’s honorees are neighborhood institutions that have persisted and persevered against tremendous challenges, such as skyrocketing rents and development pressure. Their heroic commit
See the list of businesses below and click here to learn more and buy tickets!
Super Heroes
Ian & Colm McKeever – horse & carriage owners/drivers, for keeping a historic city tradition alive
Tavern on the Green – for reviving a beloved restaurant institution and Central Park landmark building
Landmark Heroes
67 Wine
Albee Baby
Barney Greengrass
Harry’s Shoes
Riverside Chapel
Town Shop
Zabar’s
Heritage Heroes
Apthorp Pharmacy
Cleopatra’s Needle
Ernesto’s Jewelry
The Eye Man
Iglarsh Supply Company
La Caridad 78
La Mirabelle
Martin Bros. Wine & Spirits
Murray’s Sturgeon
PlantShed
Westsider Books
Landmark West! is a highly effective, nonprofit community-based organization working to preserve the architectural heritage of Manhattan’s Upper West Side from 59th to 110th Street.
