Springfield is the “City of Homes” and “City of Firsts,” a treasure worth protecting. As the only non-profit/non-government advocate group for historic preservation in Springfield, the Springfield Preservation Trust has been active in Springfield since 1972. Through Advocacy, Restoration, and Community Engagement, the Trust has done its part in ensuring Springfield’s architectural and historical assets have been preserved and the public educated about the importance of our history and built environment. Join this virtual lecture on February 13th at 7:00pm to learn about the history of the Springfield Preservation Trust, alongside the historic preservation history of the great city of Springfield.

About the Lecture Series & Presenter
This virtual lecture is part of the Winter Lecture Series, co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums. The lecture will be streamed on the Springfield Preservation Trust Facebook Page.

The lecture will be presented by Jim Boone. Jim Boone has been on the Trust board of the SPT since 1977. He is a retired school counselor who worked with special needs students and a retired 30-year realtor, who specialized in historic houses. He lives in Springfield’s McKnight Historic District, where he has been a resident since 1976, restoring three homes. Jim has written and lectured about house restoration, Springfield, and McKnight District history; overseen restoration of five SPT house projects; and is a docent at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History. Jim is also on the board of Vinalhaven Land Trust, where he has served for 15 years, organizing summer programs and lectures. He has previously served on the Springfield Historical Commission.

About the Springfield Preservation Trust
Founded in 1972, the Springfield Preservation Trust strives to preserve and protect properties in Springfield that have architectural or historic significance. As the only non-profit, non-government advocacy group for historic preservation in Springfield, the Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future. To learn more, visit our website at springfieldpreservation.org.