Village Preservation Introduces Limited-Edition Greenwich Village Building Set Made from 449 LEGO® Bricks — Sales Begin Thursday at 10 am
Village Preservation is unveiling its Greenwich Village Building Set, a buildable model comprised of 449 genuine LEGO® bricks, which will be available for sale starting this Thursday. The set features a collection of architecturally and culturally significant places in Greenwich Village — from Village Cigars and the Stonewall Inn to Jefferson Market Library and the quaint streets surrounding Washington Square Park. Designed by Peacham, a creative agency committed to making history fun and cool, the Greenwich Village Building Set captures in miniature one of the world’s most storied and enchanting neighborhoods, renowned for its unique character and lively spirit. Full proceeds from the sale of each set benefit Village Preservation.
The design of the Greenwich Village Building Set celebrates the neighborhood’s rich diversity of architectural styles, including the dramatic gables of Jefferson Market Library, the imposing facades of Washington Square North, and the modest carriage houses of MacDougal Alley.
The set follows a loosely defined geography that spans from Seventh Avenue South to University Place. Rendered in miniature, from left to right, are Village Cigars, the Christopher Street IRT Station, Hess Triangle, the Stonewall Inn, Jefferson Market Library, MacDougal Alley, Washington Square Park, Washington Arch, and the Greek Revival rowhouses of Washington Square North. Each set comes with a 92-page booklet that contains step-by-step building instructions and historical information about the places depicted.
The Greenwich Village Building Set will be available for purchase starting Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10 am. The retail price is $199. The initial production run is limited to 250 sets. Additional sets may be produced as demand dictates. Full proceeds from the sale of each set benefit Village Preservation.
Please note that the purchase website will state that the set is sold out until it becomes available for purchase on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10 am. We do expect demand to be high once it’s on sale, so act quickly!