| Formation | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | New York, NY |
| Website | www |
The Lower East Side History Project (LESHP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to researching, documenting and preserving the history of the greater Lower East Side of New York City.
History[edit]
Founded in 2003 by Eric Ferrara, LESHP provides educational programming to K-12 and university level students, public & private walking tours, media consultation, research services, special events, lectures, and presentations.[1][2]
Research concentrates on the several distinct neighborhoods that make up the traditional Lower East Side, including: East Village, Alphabet City, the Bowery, Chinatown, Two Bridges, Nolita and Little Italy.
In June 2009 LESHP received a prestigious award and grant from the Citizen's Committee for New York City, an organization founded in the 1970s by Jacob Javitz.[3] In June 2012, LESHP was honored with a Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation award.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Nir, Sarah Maslin (December 7, 2009). "The Lower East Side's Changing Fortunes". The New York Times.
- ^ "Many projects but one goal: Saving L.E.S. history". The Villager. January 12, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Citizen's Committee for New York City award Archived 2013-01-23 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation award