A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial Home
Old houses share their secrets only if they survive. In the first talk of our Fall Speaker Series, architectural conservator Lee McColgan will share the story of his preservation of a ramshackle house built in 1702. Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, he used period materials and methods to tackle the challenges of an old building while under a deadline of visitors for the holidays. McColgan’s journey examines our relationship to history through the homes we inhabit, articulating the philosophy of preserving the past to find purpose for the future.
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