ROC the Day Virtual Tour w/Genesee Country Village & Museum
This year, Genesee Country Village & Museum (GCV&M), The Landmark Society of Western New York, and Rochester Housing Development Fund Corporation are celebrating ROC the Day with a series of virtual events. Our nonprofit organizations play a unique role in preserving our region’s diverse housing stock while creating other critical community impacts. On three Mondays ... Read more
Landmark Travels: Holidays Across the Border
Holidays Across the Border (Niagara-on-the-Lake) Wednesday December 8 - Friday December 10, 2021 This past tour took place in December 2021. It was an intimate travel tour, with only twelve guests, and a distinctly personalized trip to the Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) region during one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit. Highlights included ... Read more
GVRR Round 2 Webinar
GVRR Round 2 Applications are now open! Learn more in our upcoming webinar, which will cover general program information, walk through the application form, and allow for Q&A at the end. Another webinar will be held on Monday, January 24th. Each webinar presentation will include the same information. Thursday, December 9th Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sf-Cgqz8vGtL31aedUATSO33GQgsKBmmb Monday, January 24th Registration ... Read more
Preservation Awards & Annual Meeting
The Landmark Society’s highly anticipated Annual Awards Ceremony will be a live virtual Zoom event on Sunday, December 12 at 3:00 PM. Awards will be presented to individuals and organizations in our nine-county area that have made outstanding efforts in the preservation. The event will take place on zoom (beginning with a brief business meeting). Pre-registration ... Read more
Homes for the Holidays… A Virtual Experience
NOW EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 23rd! Join us as we celebrate and capture the magic of the holiday spirit on our Homes for the Holidays Virtual Experience! This event will include historical and architectural narrative highlights like our traditional tours for all our historic architecture groupies, but with an added holiday twist. For the first time, ... Read more
YUP Class @ The Brainery: Old House Interior Design: Common Old House Pitfalls & Materials Sourcing
When it comes to designing for the interior spaces of our home, it’s hard to define an authentic style we truly love, particularly for older homes. But it doesn’t have to be! Whether you own an old house or would like to discover your interior design style, this class will teach you how to honor ... Read more
Village of Avon Historic District Project Public Meeting
The Landmark Society has completed the National Register nomination for the Village of Avon Historic District. In partnership with the Village of Avon and the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), we will be holding an open public meeting on Thursday, January 13th at 6:30PM to share the results of the nomination, what this means ... Read more
GVRR Round 2 Webinar
GVRR Round 2 Applications are now open! Learn more in our upcoming webinar, which will cover general program information, walk through the application form, and allow for Q&A at the end. Another webinar will be held on Thursday, December 9th. Each webinar presentation will include the same information. Thursday, December 9th Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sf-Cgqz8vGtL31aedUATSO33GQgsKBmmb Monday, January 24th Registration ... Read more
YUP Class @ Brainery – Crash Course in American Architectural History I: 19th Century
Love old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, students will get the rundown of American architectural styles from the Colonial era through the 19th century, with a focus on local and regional examples. Learn the names of important architectural styles common in the northeast; some basic architectural terminology; and ... Read more
YUP Class @ Brainery – Crash Course in American Architectural History II – 20th Century
Love old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, students will receive the rundown of American architectural styles from the late 19th century through the present day, with a focus on local and regional examples. Learn the names of important architectural styles common in the northeast; some basic architectural terminology; ... Read more