Celebrating its second decade, City Lore's mission is to
foster New York's - and America's - living cultural heritage.

 

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NEW  PRESS release: Seeing the City Through the Memories of Others
  Teaching American History Online
  Hidden New York: A Guide to Places that Matter
  City Lore wins 2007 ALMA award for best TV documentary!
  Come visit City Lore's image archive, now open to the public
FEATURE City Lore's Blog, "Sense & the City," with Caitlin Van Dusen
  Missing: Streetscape of a City in Mourning • Requires a Flash 6 Plugin. Get it Here
   
As cultural activists we are committed to the principles of cultural equity and democracy. We believe that cultural diversity is a positive social value to be protected and encouraged; that authentic democracy requires active participation in cultural life, not just passive consumption of cultural products; and that our cultural heritage is a resource for improving our quality of life.

Unless otherwise noted, all photographs are by Martha Cooper, ©Martha Cooper.
Be sure to visit our sister sites "Place Matters", "Poetry Gathering" and "CARTS"