Introduction to New England Architecture
April 26, 2015 |
Want to know how to tell a real Colonial-era house from a Colonial Revival? Learn about New England architecture from Historic New England's experts with this in-depth workshop on architectural style and structure from the 1700s to the beginning of the twentieth century with lectures on regional architectural traditions and styles, influential New England architects, and changing building technologies. Historic New England properties and other iconic regional buildings are highlighted. The program concludes with tours of the Lyman Estate and nearby Stonehurst, the Robert Treat Paine Estate, a nineteenth-century masterpiece designed by H.H. Richardson.
From 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $60 includes a boxed lunch. Registration is required.
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Website:
www.historicnewengland.org |
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Location Information |
Lyman Estate |
185 Lyman Street Waltham, MA |
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Contact Information |
Shira Gladstone |
Email:
News@HistoricNewEngland.org |
Phone:
617-994-5959 |
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