In this new in-person installment of ADSNY’s Telling the Art Deco Stories of Our Neighborhoods series, we’ll be exploring the fascinating history and Art Deco architecture of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.

In the 1930s, Art Deco arrived in the Brighton Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, introducing modern design and decoration to this historic community.

Join architectural historian Matt Postal for an illustrated lecture and walking tour of Art Deco architecture in Brighton Beach. Learn about the area’s transformation in the early 20th century and some of the neighborhood’s finest buildings.

Mostly designed by Brooklyn architects in the late 1920s and 1930s, we’ll view stylish apartment houses and commercial structures, highlighting the distinctive architectural features and decorative motifs that make Art Deco one of New York City’s most enduring and memorable styles.

In this two-part program, architectural historian Matt Postal will begin with an illustrated presentation, discussing neighborhood highlights of this historic community.

Matt will then lead registrants on a guided walking tour of the neighborhood, pointing out Deco architectural features along the way.

TADS programs offer a free illustrated lecture and cultural walking tour to local communities and are specifically designed to help educate residents about the unique Art Deco architecture and cultural history of their neighborhood, enabling them to participate in their heritage, contribute to the broader cultural landscape of the city’s urban fabric, promote greater understanding of the architectural value of communities, and encourage the preservation of culture, art, and architecture on a local scale.

This in-depth exploration of Brighton Beach will include a 35–45 minute PowerPoint presentation, followed by a 75–90 minute walking tour of the 1920s and 30s architecture in the neighborhood.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EDT

Free!

Registration