Great Houses of the Wissahickon Valley 1880-1930

Información del evento equipo anfitrión: The Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America - Home
Tipo: Educación - Conferencia

Hora y Lugar Fecha: Martes, 27 de enero de 2009
Hora: 18:30 - 20:30
Ubicación: Library at the General Society
Calle: 20 West 44th Street
Ciudad/Pueblo: New York, NY

Información de contacto Teléfono: 2127309646109

DescripciónJames B. Garrison is an architect at RMJM Hillier in Philadelphia, and the author of Mastering Tradition, The Residential Architecture of John Russell Pope (Acanthus, 2004). Mr. Garrison returns to the ICA&CA to talk about his most recent endeavor with Acanthus, a book about the three generations of architects who designed houses in the Wissachikon Valley near Philadelphia. Some of the architects represented include Mellor Meigs & Howe, Horace Trumbauer, and Peabody & Stearns. Many of the residences these architects designed were for the region’s elite in the arts, finance, industry, and politics.
Library at the General Society, 20 West 44th Street, 6:30 reception and book signing; lecture to follow at 7:00 pm. FREE to ICA&CA members and employees of professional member firms. $10 for the general public. Space is limited; RSVP required: RESERVE ONLINE or by calling (212) 730-9646, ext. 109.