Seeing Newburgh’s 19th Century Ironwork

Architectural ironwork, a term which may be interchanged with decorative or ornamental ironwork, is defined here as any product of iron formed for use in the built environment. Here in Newburgh there is a strong chance that the city has more historic ironwork than any other municipality between New York City and Albany according to architectural historian Steven Baltsas.

Most of the older existing ironwork in Newburgh dates from the mid–19th century and it is hoped that Steve’s research will promote the inclusion of ironwork in preservation strategies. Come join us in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate design and social history behind Newburgh's ironwork. The lecture and walking tour will consist of a slideshow lecture that shows the progression of 19th-century ironwork styles in Newburgh, what to look for, and the social context that influenced these designs. Then, there is an interactive portion of the event, which entails a stroll along Grand Street between Washington and Second Street, where you can guess the date of the ironwork and guess their styles, with Steve providing answers and historical context. This is a unique opportunity to observe architecture and streetscapes adorned with ironwork in their original settings.

Event Details

Saturday, October 5 at 2pm

Festival Hub at 113 Liberty Street

AIA Credits Offered

If you’d like Spanish translation services for this event, please let us know by emailing thefullertoncenter@gmail.com.

Si deseas servicios de traducción al español para este evento, por favor háznoslo saber enviando un correo electrónico a thefullertoncenter@gmail.com

This event is organized in partnership with AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley and presented as part of @Archtober, NYC's annual architecture and design festival.