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What Makes a Great House and Neighborhood?

An Historic Walking Tour of the Boulevard in Westfield

Westfield Historical Society Walking Tour: What Makes a Great House and Neighborhood?

Location: Boulevard, Westfield NJ

(Between Park Street and Washington Street)

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Date: June 23, 2018 Time: 9:00 – 11:00

The walking tour will discuss residential architecture of the early 20th century.

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Scale, proportions, and materiality of homes, as well as, comparison to adjacent styles will be discussed.

The intent of this tour is to honor this beautiful street and the diverse architectural styles that remain a century later. Gregory Blasi, R.A. local architect and principal of Vincentsen Blasi Architects will lead the tour and answer questions.

20 attendees max. (additional tours will follow)

Please RSVP by 12 noon on Friday, June 22nd to (908) 654-1794 or email:

westfieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

A donation to the Westfield Historic Society would be appreciated:

$5 for members, and $10 for non-members

The Westfield Historical Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Since 1968, the 501(c)(3) non-profit Westfield Historical Society has worked to preserve, interpret and encourage interest in history, Westfield, and its residents through educational efforts and community outreach programs.

For further information on the Westfield Historical Society and its activities, or to volunteer, call (908)654-1794 or visit www.westfieldhistoricalsociety.org; and like us on Facebook!

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