Upcoming Events at RCHS
Check out the Programs link for more information.
Heritage Weekend Events
Lecture and House Tour: Saturday May 19, 2012; 12:30-3:30pm
$15 per person/ $12 RCHS members
Lecture: Sunday, May 20, 2012; 3:00pm
$5 per person
Saturday, May 19th:
12:30pm Lecture: Modernism in Domestic Architecture
Patrick J. Quinn, FAIA, Professor Emeritus of Architecture at RPI
Modern
architecture is generally characterized by simplification of form and
creation of ornament from the building's structure and theme. Early
modern architecture began at the turn of the 20th century with efforts
to reconcile the principles underlying architectural design with rapid
technological advancement. Gaining popularity after World War II,
architectural modernism was adopted by many influential architects and
architectural educators, and continues as a dominant architectural
style for institutional and corporate buildings into the 21st century.
But what about domestic architecture? Mr. Quinn will provide historical
context for the movement and discuss how this school of thought has
been used in the design of residential buildings.
Lecture will take place at RCHS.
2:00pm House Tour: Elwin Stevens Home, Brunswick, NY
Elwin
Steven's compound is situated on the bank of the Poestenkill adjacent
to a picturesque waterfall. The property includes, in addition to the
main residence: a detached woodworking shop, an arboretum, a
two-bedroom guest house, a screen-enclosed gazebo, a clay tennis court,
a barn, and a campanile with an antique bell cast at the Meneely Bell
Foundry in Watervliet. A small hydro-power plant, currently inactive,
is complete and ready to be put back in service with a bit of
maintenance. All structures on the property were designed in the
modernist architectural vocabulary by Mr. Stevens, who also
participated in much of the construction work. Elwin Stevens was a
member of the faculty of the RPI School of Architecture during the
post-World War II period.
Sunday, May 20th
3:00pm - The Bells of 1875
$5 per person
RCHS partners with the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway as Tom Carroll
presents an illustrated lecture about the bells produced by famous
local bell manufacturers in 1875, the year the Troy Savings Bank Music
Hall was constructed. This also includes discussion about who the bell
manufacturers were and where their foundries were located.
Lecture held at RCHS.
Special Event: RCHS War of 1812 Bus Trip
Join
RCHS on a War of 1812 inspired bus trip to Plattsburgh, NY and Ottawa,
Canada this summer. We will be departing on Thursday, July 26th and
returning Saturday, July 28, 2012. Check out the Programs page for
additional details.
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