Old House Lecture Series Returns with Presentation from Bungalow Expert
By Tim Moran Villager Editor The return of the Beverly Area Planning Association’s beloved Old House Lecture Series went off before a crowd of dozens of captivated Beverly/Morgan Park area residents inside the Beverly Arts Center’s Baffes Theater in late September. Attendees heard from guest speaker and architectural expert Carla Bruni of the Chicago Bungalow […]
Architectural Historian Carla Bruni Will Lead Return of Old House Lecture Series
By Nuha Abdessalam Villager Contributor The older homes around Beverly/Morgan Park can tell you a lot about Chicago. Why certain styles were built, when they became popular and even what was happening politically and economically at the time, are all part of that story. That will be the focus of the Beverly Area Planning […]
Old House Lecture Series Held at Rotary House
By Mary Jo Viero Executive Director The latest installment of the Old House Lecture Series took place at the Paul and Jean Harris House, also known as the Rotary House at 10856 S. Longwood Drive. The topic of the presentation was permitting. Tom O’Neill and his son Tommy of Beverly Cabinets and Construction, gave step […]
Calumet Paint Joins Next Old House Lecture Series
By Brian Marchetti Villager Contributor Since 1957, Calumet Paint has provided both high quality products and expertise to generations of clients. On Monday, August 11 at 7 p.m., owner Mark LaVelle will share his breadth of knowledge during the Old House Lecture Series at a home near 103rd and Hoyne alongside restoration expert Pedro Rosales. […]
Historic Plaster Expert to Share Restoration Tips at BAPA’s Old House Lecture Series
By Brian Marchetti Villager Contributor Beverly/Morgan Park has a rich history of timeless architecture. Famed designers like Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Burley Griffin and Daniel Burnham have gifted our neighborhood with gems that deserve preservation. On August 11, BAPA will have an Old House Lecture Series event featuring Pedro Rosales, a restoration expert who will […]
Old House Lecture Series Focuses on Transforming Architectural Gems
The latest edition of BAPA’s Old House Lecture Series was a huge success despite the rainy weather. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, 39 neighbors attended the lecture hosted at St. John the Devine Church. Jeff Ediger, of Oak Brothers Restoration spoke about the importance of restoring, enhancing, and transforming the architectural gems in a vintage home. […]