Lawrence is a prospective student of Library and Information Science and a graduate of Colby College. She is an intern in the audio archives department.
Lawrence Fiorelli appears in the following:
Guiding Lights in New York Harbor
Thursday, July 16, 2015
The 1960s in many ways marked the beginning of the end of a long history of lighthouses and their keepers. Hear about the channels of New York Harbor and the beacons that light the way.
A City Legacy of Bird Watching
Monday, June 15, 2015
Even in a place as urban as New York City, a diversity of bird life can be found. Hear from bird enthusiasts from the 1960s.
Classic Cars: The Art of Paint, Polish and Pistons
Thursday, June 04, 2015
Owning and maintaining classic cars is a labor of love for true automobile enthusiasts. Hear from the mechanics and collectors of the 1960s who helped shape New York classic car culture.
The Construction of the Great Bridge, Uniting Brooklyn and New York
Friday, May 08, 2015
A "heavenly crossing between stars," the Brooklyn Bridge united the cities of New York and Brooklyn in 1883. Hear from the bridge's devotees of the 1960s.
The Golden Age of the Carnegie Hall Studios
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
The Carnegie Hall studios have been transformed, but listen to the voices of those artist who once lived there.
A Wigwam in Brooklyn
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Boerum Hill was once nicknamed Little Caughnawaga for the Mohawk community that lived there as they braved great heights constructing the Empire State Building and more.
The U.N. and the Challenge to Provide an International Education
Friday, April 10, 2015
The formation of the United Nations was the perfect impetus for an international school in New York, but what goes into shaping an international "citizen of the world"?
The Ticker of Times Square
Friday, March 20, 2015
"Times square would never be the same if anything happened to its one serious note in a sea of frivolity."
The Transmitter: WNYC's Wartime Newsletter
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
The "City Station" holds its community together through World War II, corresponding via newsletter with WNYC staff in the armed forces.
What Lies Below New York’s East River, and the Diver Who Braved its Depths
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Diver Barney Sweeney tells tales of the murky depths of New York's East River in the 60s.
The Voices of Coney Island in the 1960s
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Coney Island barkers from all around the park invite you to experience a variety of attractions.
The Fall of Washington Market
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
For over 100 years, Washington Market was the most import wholesale produce market in New York City. Hear the sounds of the market just before it was demolished in the name of progress.
The Tugboat, Workhorse of New York Harbor
Friday, February 13, 2015
The sounds of New York waterways, the toot of tugboats, and the hard-working captains who head out into the harbor tirelessly time and time again.
