New York Architecture of the 1920s

Architectural historian Barry Lewis talked about the Art Deco architecture of New York City during the Jazz Age. Topics included the German … read more

Architectural historian Barry Lewis talked about the Art Deco architecture of New York City during the Jazz Age. Topics included the German origins and American interpretation of apartments and skyscrapers. He showed slides throughout his presentation.

“Prohibition New York: Art Deco of the 1920s” was part of the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Distinguished Speakers Series on History and Current Affairs, held in the Robert H. Smith Auditorium of the New York Historical Society. close

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New York Architecture of the 1920s

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Program ID:
306229-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Aug 28, 2012 | 11:58am EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Sep 10, 2012 | 6:40am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Aug 28, 2012 | 11:58am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 28, 2012 | 8:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 29, 2012 | 3:59am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 08, 2012 | 10:40am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 09, 2012 | 5:40pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 10, 2012 | 6:40am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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