Everett Ortner, who passed away in May, was one of the most influential leaders of the revival of Park Slope and of older urban areas across the country. His efforts to bring about this dramatic change touched the lives of many. Here we present a few of their memories.
Remembering Everett Ortner Read More »
“In my 30 years of living in Park Slope, one of the days I will long remember is April 17, 2012 — the day the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to add more than 600 buildings in the South Slope to the Park Slope Historic District.”
Preserve and Protect Read More »
It’s not easy to pick out individual buildings to highlight in the recent Historic District expansion, since the “whole” of Park Slope is always greater than the sum of its parts.
Preserve and Protect: A View from the South Read More »
Everett Ortner, one of the most influential leaders of the revival of Park Slope since the 1960s to the vibrant community it is today, passed away on May 22. He was 92.
Ortner, Leading Park Slope Preservationist, Passes Away Read More »
In an event that celebrated a playground reborn and Park Slope’s Revolutionary history, local leaders — many of whom were dressed as members of the Continental Army — cut the ribbon for the renovated J.J. Byrne Playground.
J.J. Byrne Playground, Now Open for Fun Read More »
The Landmarks Preservation Commission has voted to approve an expansion of the Park Slope Historic District, making it one of the largest such zones in the city.
It’s Official: South Slope Is Now Historic Read More »
When Irene LoRe opened the restaurant Aunt Suzie’s almost three decades ago on Fifth Avenue, the street was not nearly as fashionable as it is today
Looking Back at 25 Years of Nourishing Park Slope Read More »
With Civic News nearing its 75th year of publication, we look back at more items of interest in our neighborhood from decades past.
Ten Years Ago in the Slope (…and 20 and 30, Too): December 2011 Read More »
From the December 2011 Civic News article, “Ten Years Ago in the Slope (…and 20 and 30, Too), December 2011.”
December 2011: 30 Years Ago in the Slope Read More »
From the December 2011 Civic News article, “Ten Years Ago in the Slope (…and 20 and 30, Too), December 2011.”
December 2011: 20 Years Ago in the Slope Read More »