We here at Landmark West! are saddened by the recent passing of community activist Olive Freud. A community advocate, formidable activist, and friend, Freud saved the Upper West Side many a time from inappropriate and unlawful development, most significantly, when a Supreme Court judge ruled in her favor when the developer of a supertall at 200 Amsterdam Ave. had gone beyond zoning limits. A retired math teacher, Olive began a second career fighting for an improved quality of life in her community, taking on giant developers and government entities by organizing the Committee for Environmentally Sound Development, a nonprofit group fighting for quality-of-life issues. Freud continued fighting for community justice and an improved neighborhood until the very end. “Being alive means fighting. You can’t just let things happen to you.” - Olive Freud Funeral service information can be found through this link: https://www.plazajewishcommunitychapel.org/funerals-details/?fID=7730 Image courtesy of the New York Post, 2020. (fb)

UPCOMING TOURS AND EVENTS! 🏙️ June with Landmark West! is packed with unforgettable experiences and stories from the Upper West Side! From hidden architectural gems to pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history, our June lineup offers something for every curious New Yorker and history lover. 👣 Explore the architectural delights of Upper Riverside Drive in a Walking Tour led by author Stephanie Azzarone (June 3) ⛪ Dive into cathedral history with a virtual event to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Great Nave at St. John the Divine (June 10) 🌳 Wander Central Park’s wild Ramble with expert guide, Catherine Fredman (June 17) 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride with a walk through LGBTQ history on the UWS, in partnership with the @nyclgbtsites (June 25) 🎟️ Reserve your spot: landmarkwest.org/publicprograms and the link in our bio! Pictured: 1. Poster for the Great Nave virtual event (June 10) 2. Poster for UWS LGBT Walking Tour (June 25) #LandmarkWest #UWS #NYCHistory #WalkingTours #PrideMonth #ExploreNYC (fb)