Workforce Development & Community Education - Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 - NON-CREDIT CATALOG
CE-HIST 2174PE - Walking Tour of Downtown New Rochelle: 165 Years of Exemplary Architectural History
New Rochelle’s downtown is experiencing tremendous high-rise construction, yet extraordinary examples of 19th and 20th century architecture still relate a fascinating history. Master works of architects John Russell Pope (Jefferson Memorial), Henry Bacon (Lincoln Memorial), and Richard Upjohn (Trinity Church) are part of this 90-minute walking tour, as well as numerous and superb examples of Art Deco design. Participants hear about a unique Art Moderne post office, a monument to the colonial era Post Rider, a 1964 World’s Fair-inspired bank, and the birthplace of Mighty Mouse – all within view from one corner. Compelling stories abound on each block. This class will be offsite. Tour Guide is Barbara Davis, New Rochelle City Historian and Executive Director of Westchester County Historical Society.
