THE ART OF CRAFTING OVERBROOK FARMS: PAST AND PRESENT
Presenters of the upcoming Overbrook Farms Tea and Tour are hosting Philadelphia architect Alvin Holm, a widely acknowledged and awarded Renaissance man and staunch proponent of the sturdy, structurally sound homes that hearken back to an era called Classic.
While Overbrook Farms exteriors vary greatly in style, most interiors bear the handsome traits of the Arts and Crafts movement. A well-known expert in historic restoration and traditional design in the Classical manner, Holm’s presentation enriches the May 2nd annual house tour with a masterful review of the era.
Holm will talk about the Overbrook Farms area, a neighborhood whose planners and designers embraced Classic architectural principles over 100 years ago. Like a well-designed and tailored suit, Holm finds that these homes present and wear their “age” proudly. Holm will offer an engaging night of presentation, discussion and education.
Light refreshments at 7:00 p.m., presentation at 7:30 p.m.
Ivy Hall, 6331 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
Free and open to the public
Info: info@overbrookfarmsclub.org (215) 477-9250
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