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Allison Henry

Typecast: Row House

The Magnate-Messiah of the Upper West Side

This week on Typecast, Allison Henry tells the tale of Clarence True, a 19th century architect-developer who believed he alone could save the row house from mundanity.

Architecture, Housing

Allison Henry • Jul 06, 2016

Mapping Gowanus Today, Imagining Gowanus Tomorrow

Allison Henry explores seven proposals for the future of the Gowanus Canal.

Architecture, Environment, Neighborhood

Allison Henry • Apr 06, 2016

Man of the Crowd: Edgar Allan Poe, Bronx Hero

Poe Cottage in the Bronx is writing hip-hop into the story of Edgar Allan Poe. Should other historic house museums take note?

Neighborhood

Allison Henry • Feb 17, 2016