| Formation | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | New York,NY |
| Website | www |
The Lower East Side History Project (LESHP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to researching, documenting and preserving the history of the greaterLower East Side ofNew York City.
Founded in 2003 byEric Ferrara, LESHP provides educational programming to K-12 and university level students, public & private walking tours, media consultation, research services, special events, lectures, and presentations.[1][2]
Research concentrates on the several distinct neighborhoods that make up the traditionalLower East Side, including:East Village,Alphabet City, theBowery,Chinatown,Two Bridges,Nolita andLittle Italy.
In June 2009 LESHP received a prestigious award and grant from the Citizen's Committee for New York City, an organization founded in the 1970s byJacob Javitz.[3] In June 2012, LESHP was honored with aGreenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation award.[4]