REWIND: "A Short
History of a Long Treasured Icon: the American Front Porch" with Sandy Heiler No registration required! America engaged in a century and a half love
affair with an architectural feature that no one actually needed
but nearly everyone wanted. This talk traces the history of the
front porch through the social movements and architectural styles
of the 19th and early 20th centuries, from the end of the
Revolution to the beginning of WWII.There’s probably no other
architectural feature that evokes such feelings of comfort,
welcome, and nostalgia as the front porch. It’s an outdoor living
room for leisure activities—for relaxing, visiting, entertaining,
and people-watching—all out in the fresh air. At the same time,
it’s an important architectural feature on the front of a house.
It doesn’t just enhance the main facade; it’s often the most
distinctive part of the design. Join Sandy Heiler as she
discusses styles and features, history, and the true meaning of
the front porch. *This History Conversations Rewind will be
available on our website
on Monday, December 27 at 10:00 a.m.* |
