NEWBURGH- Home to the second-largest historic district in New York State, Newburgh is set to celebrate its rich tapestry of architecture, preservation, and history the weekend of October 6 to 8, 2023. Archtober Newburgh is a new city festival with a delightful array of over 20 programs, including architectural walking tours, a kids’ scavenger hunt, preservation grant workshops, a short film series, and much more.
Drawing inspiration from the Center for Architecture’s Archtober – a well-established festival in New York City – Archtober Newburgh coincides with Newburgh’s 50th Anniversary of the East End Historic District. The Fullerton, a Newburgh-based non-profit, is spearheading this exciting lineup of events aimed at honoring our shared cultural treasures, raising awareness about their significance, and engaging a broader audience in neighborhood preservation efforts.
Highlights of the weekend include the commission of a porch “pavilion” to serve as a hub for programs and events on a vacant lot at 15 South Johnston Street, adjacent to a building shell. This commission was made possible by an open call funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation. Judged by a community committee, the winning entry of the open call and the designer of the porch pavilion is architect Joshua Jow. In addition to the pavilion, a series of free, public workshops includes:
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A Historic Tax Credits workshop by New York State Historic Preservation Office
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A presentation about Sacred Sites grants for safeguarding historic church properties by the New York Landmarks Conservancy
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Two hands-on demonstrations by Hudson Valley House Parts on Lead Abatement & Brick Repointing
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A film screening of The Sixth Section which documents the immigrant labor experience in Newburgh.
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A presentation on Latino culture and preservation by architect Enrique Silvia
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An exploration of using technology like Urban Archive or…
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