Get involved with efforts to save McGiffert

MHHDC Robert Stern’s op-ed in the Columbia Spectator compellingly describes the potential threat to McGiffert Hall. Please read this piece and share your thoughts with us here. While you have a few moments, please also join in signing the petition to landmark this gem of our community. Real estate overdevelopment — mostly of luxury, out-of-scale … More Get involved with efforts to save McGiffert

How to Map your Local Subway, presented by John Tauranac

Somehow, we all manage to get from point A to point B on the subway. There have been any number of approaches to mapping the subway over the years, and focusing on points A, B, and everything in between is actually the fun part for people like Upper West Sider, historian and map maker John Tauranac. His … More How to Map your Local Subway, presented by John Tauranac

FALL 2020 NEWSLETTER

Hello, neighbors! Click here for the latest issue of our newsletter, which offers updates on our work to preserve McGiffert Hall, describes the proposed second phase of our Historic District for Morningside Heights, and features an interview with Professor Andrew Dolkart.

Please support our efforts to preserve our history

The Morningside Heights Historic District Committee is singularly focused on preserving what matters in our great neighborhood. The overwhelming majority of our work is conducted by volunteers — neighbors who care about the history of our neighborhood and understand it must be fought for on a daily basis. As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, MHHDC has … More Please support our efforts to preserve our history

Inaugural Issue: SEP 2020

Here is the first issue of our monthly newsletter, Historic Morningside Heights! In it, we feature news on McGiffert Hall (endangered), as well as a member survey, team profile, and updates on Phase II of our Historic District designation and other great content. Please let us know what you think.

Notable Residents of Morningside Heights in History: Jim Mackin

MHHDC is excited to announce an online presentation by Jim Mackin of the Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group. Jim will draw from his upcoming book, describing the historical context and diverse residents of Morningside Heights. We held our inaugural webinar on June 24th! We want to thank Jim Mackin for enlightening us on just some of … More Notable Residents of Morningside Heights in History: Jim Mackin