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SUMMARY:Storybook Architecture: A Review of Fairytale-Inspired American Homes
DESCRIPTION:Storybook Architecture: A Review of Fairytale-Inspired American Homes \nStorybook architecture–a whimsical\, fairytale-inspired style characterized by playful\, exaggerated elements–emerged in Southern California in the 1920s. The lecture will look at examples there and across the country. This lecture will take place on February 19\, 2026\, at 7:00pm. Please register here. \nAbout The Lecture Series and Presenter:  \nThis virtual lecture is part of the Donald Courtemanche Winter Lecture Series\, co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust\, Springfield Museums\, and Springfield City Library\, and generously underwritten by Bob McCarroll. The lecture will be streamed on the Springfield Preservation Trust Facebook Page. Please register here. \nThis lecture will be presented by Bob McCarroll. He has been a significant force for the preservation of Springfield’s historic properties since the mid-1970s\, when he was part of the reactivation of the Springfield Preservation Trust into an advocacy organization. Between 1972 and 2002\, he worked in the Springfield Planning Department\, where he helped create five of the early local historic districts. Now retired\, Bob served for 11 years on the Springfield Historical Commission and has served on the Springfield Community Preservation Committee since its formation in 2017. Bob has served for more than 45 years on the board of the Springfield Preservation Trust\, where he has organized house tours\, worked on self-guided walking tour brochures\, and applied for and coordinated grant work at 77 Maple Street. Bob is a long-time resident of the Mattoon Street Historic District and coordinates the annual Mattoon Street Arts Festival\, the region’s oldest arts and crafts show. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of William and Mary and a Master of City and Regional Planning degree from Rutgers University.Bob is a recipient of the 2016 Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Awards Local Preservationist Award\, the 2018 Preservation Massachusetts K. Julie McCarthy Community Spirit Award\, the 2018 Order of William Pynchon Award\, and the 2024 Mass History Alliance Bay State Legacy Award.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/storybook-architecture-a-review-of-fairytale-inspired-american-homes/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Virtual Lecture
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SUMMARY:Festive in Flannel—2026 Winter Fundraiser for Historic Preservation
DESCRIPTION:Festive in Flannel—2026 Winter Fundraiser for Historic Preservation\n\nCelebrate this winter season at the stately Tudor Revival Edward Coats House in historic McKnight. Festive flannel attire encouraged!\n\n\n\nThe Springfield Preservation Trust’s 2025 Winter Fundraiser—with the theme “Fireside in Flannel”—will be held at the circa 1899 Edward Coats House\, the stately Tudor Revival mansion at 1090 Worthington Street\, courtesy of homeowners and hosts Jesse and Emila Lederman. \nThe event\, taking place on February 1\, 2025\, at 1:00pm\, will feature music\, hors d’oeuvres\, wine\, beverages\, a silent auction\, 50/50 raffle\, and a historic home tour of the mansion. Purchase tickets here. \nStep inside the Edward Coats House and settle into a scene straight out of the late Victorian era—where the glow of winter lights dances across dark wood paneling and leaded glass. Guests are invited to dress festive in flannel—layered with woolen scarves\, soft knitwear\, tweed\, or velvet\, blending modern comfort with turn-of-the-century charm. Imagine the gentle hum of conversation filling the rooms\, much as it might have in 1899 when the home first welcomed winter callers. Whether wrapped in plaid\, fleece\, or tweed\, attendees can bask in the home’s historic warmth and enjoy ambient respite befitting a grand Tudor Revival winter gathering. \nSupport the Springfield Preservation Trust in its mission to preserve and protect properties in Springfield\, Massachusetts which have architectural\, historic\, educational\, or general cultural significance—including properties such as this one!—by attending our Annual Winter Fundraiser this year! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHome History \nThis house with Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival details was designed by architect G. Wood Taylor\, son-in-law of William McKnight\, who developed much of the neighborhood with his brother John. Taylor designed houses also in Forest Park Heights and Ridgewood. The first owner of this home was E. M. Coats\, a liquor distributor. \nAbout the Architect \nThe Edward Coats House was designed by G. Wood Taylor\, a prominent Springfield architect around the turn of the 20th century. Taylor was active in designing many upscale residences in Springfield—especially in the Forest Park and McKnight neighborhoods—often blending popular revival styles like Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival that were fashionable among well-to-do clients of the era. \nTaylor’s work was recognized regionally\, with some of his designs appearing in period architectural publications\, reflecting the craftsmanship and stylistic trends of the late Victorian into early Edwardian periods. \nAbout the Neighborhood \n\n\n\n\n\nThe house sits within the McKnight National Historic District\, one of America’s first planned residential neighborhoods\, developed beginning in the 1870s. McKnight\, and the adjacent Forest Park Heights area\, became a showcase for high-style homes in a variety of architectural languages—Colonial\, Tudor\, Queen Anne\, Shingle\, and more—constructed for influential local professionals during Springfield’s economic growth around the turn of the century. \nArchitectural Significance \nAs a residence with both Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival details\, the Edward Coats House exemplifies the eclectic approach of the period\, when architects combined historic European influences (steep gables\, half-timbering of Tudor style) with refined classical elements (symmetry\, columns\, and classical ornament from Colonial Revival sources). These stylistic choices were meant to convey both historic pedigree and modern fashionable taste at the time the home was built. \nOriginal Owner \nThe first owner\, E. M. Coats\, was a successful liquor distributor—a profession that\, at the time\, would have placed him well among Springfield’s thriving commercial class who commissioned distinguished homes as social and economic symbols in growing neighborhoods like McKnight. While specific details of Coats’s life and activities are less documented online than larger public figures of the era\, his ability to commission such a residence underscores the prosperity of certain trades in late 19th-century Springfield. \nJoin Us at the Winter Fundraiser! \nThe Trust looks forward to hosting its annual winter fundraiser at this home and is grateful for Jesse & Emila Lederman for opening it up to us in support of our mission to protect\, preserve\, and promote historic properties of Springfield. Purchase tickets here.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/festive-in-flannel-2026-winter-fundraiser-for-historic-preservation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Event,House Tours & Parties
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SUMMARY:Lost & Reused Springfield: Wins & Losses for Historic Springfield Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Lost & Reused Springfield: Wins & Losses for Historic Springfield Architecture \nLearn about historic Springfield buildings which have been lost to demolition or neglect—or saved by preservation and reuse. Join presenters Jayden Bermudez and Jim Boone in this digital lecture which overviews some of Springfield’s most iconic properties—whether Lost or Reused—and their journeys from original use to current fate. Buildings will include beautiful mansions\, civic buildings\, schools\, and more. Come learn about the architecture which made Springfield “the City of Homes” and the “City of Firsts.”\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a Q&A session\, where attendees are encouraged to bring their questions about historic preservation and architecture in Springfield. This event will be on January 15\, 2026\, at 7:00pm. Please register through here. \nAbout The Lecture Series and Presenter:  \nThis virtual lecture is part of the Donald Courtemanche Winter Lecture Series\, co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust\, Springfield Museums\, and Springfield City Library\, and generously underwritten by Bob McCarroll. The lecture will be streamed on the Springfield Preservation Trust Facebook Page. \nThis lecture will be co-presented by Jayden Bermudez and Jim Boone:  \n\nJayden Bermudez served as the Educational Programming & Instructional Intern for the Springfield Preservation Trust in 2025. He is currently studying to become a Secondary Education teacher with a double major in History and English at Springfield Technical Community College. \nJim Boone has been on the board of the SPT since 1977. He is a retired school counselor who worked with special needs students and 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.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/lost-reused-springfield-wins-losses-for-historic-springfield-architecture/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Virtual Lecture
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SUMMARY:Free Springfield Museums Admissions for SPT Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Free admissions to the Springfield Museums is available to all Springfield Preservation Trust members on Saturday\, January 10th and Sunday\, January 11th. Visit the Museums during “SPT Weekend” to take advantage of free admissions to all five museums on campus!\nWhile you’re there\, visit the Springfield Preservation Trust exhibit at the Wood Museum of Springfield History. 
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/free-springfield-museums-admissions-for-spt-weekend/
LOCATION:Springfield Museums\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:The 17th Annual McKnight Block Party
DESCRIPTION:The 17th Annual McKnight Block Party will take place on Saturday\, May 31\, from 12-5 pm. This event will take place at the Thompson Triangle\, located at the corner of Worthington St and Saint James Ave. The Springfield Preservation Trust will be on hand with Historical Displays\, Walking Tour brochures\, information about the McKnight Historic House Tour on June 22\, and a raffle to win free tickets. Atlas maps of McKnight from 1882 and 1899 will be on display\, as well as pictures of McKnight Houses that have received preservation awards. This display is dependent on the weather. Trust Board members Jim Boone\, Bob McCarroll\, and Michael Stevens will be there to answer your questions and engage in discussions about our local history.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/the-17th-annual-mcknight-block-party/
LOCATION:Thompson Triangle\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240514T203000
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SUMMARY:2024 Preservation Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Preservation Awards honor people and organizations helping to restore historic structures in Springfield. The 2024 awards ceremony will be hosted at Loophole Brewing\, in the historic downtown building located at 51-59 Taylor Street. A cash bar and snacks for purchase will be available by Loophole Brewing. We hope you will join us for this special event. Learn more and RSVP by May 13 on Eventbrite.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/2024-preservation-awards/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Event
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SUMMARY:2023 Preservation Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Preservation Awards will be held\, on November 14\, 2023 in person at 7:00pm at the Community Music School of Springfield.  If you have questions or want to attend\, please email info@springfieldprreservation.org.  Please reserve your spot here Preservation Awards 2023 Tickets\, Tue\, Nov 14\, 2023 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite \nThe Springfield Preservation Trust Preservation Awards honor the people and organizations that are helping to restore historic structures in Springfield. Every year the Trust showcases exemplary properties that represent the best preservation in Springfield over the previous year. Preservation Awards are commonly given to properties that have restored the historic look of a building by removing inappropriate siding\, repairing or replicating original details\, or generally bringing back a building that was in disrepair. Additionally\, if you have questions\, please email info@springfieldpreservation.org.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/2023-preservation-awards/
LOCATION:Community Music School of Springfield.\, 127 State St\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230427T200000
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SUMMARY:How to Save a House: Pathways to Preservation
DESCRIPTION:How do you save a property from the wrecking ball or insensitive alterations? There is a large toolbox available to would-be preservationists\, but it takes forward thinking to ensure a house survives into the future. We will cover the menu of options available to protect properties: the National Register\, historic districts\, preservation easements\, and more! We’ll discuss how these tools differ from one another and when you should consider each. \nThis is a virtual lecture that will be broadcast through Facebook Live on April 27 at 7pm. This virtual lecture will be presented by Historic New England Senior Preservation Services Manager Dylan Peacock.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/how-to-save-a-house-pathways-to-preservation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Virtual Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221008T120000
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SUMMARY:Successes and Losses of the Most Endangered List
DESCRIPTION:On October 8\, Kira Holmes will lead the Second Saturday walking tour at 10:30 a.m.  The tour is titled Successes and Losses of the Most Endangered List. Some of the buildings on this tour might have started before the SPT Most Endangered List.  The tour will depart from Springfield Museums. Pay in person at Springfield Museum for $5 if you are not an SPT or Springfield Museums member. The SPT walking tours this season are sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/successes-and-losses-of-the-most-endangered-list/
LOCATION:Springfield Museums\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Virtual Lecture
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SUMMARY:Buy a 2023 City of Homes Calendar
DESCRIPTION:2023 SPT “City of Homes” Calendar is on sale now.  Buy it online at 2023 Calendar – Springfield Preservation Trust .   \nThe calendar is a great way to highlight Springfield’s wonderful built environment and to encourage preservation efforts in our city.  Each year we feature a different theme and this year will highlight our McKnight historic district.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/buy-a-2023-city-of-homes-calendar/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:2022 Preservation Awards Nominations Close
DESCRIPTION:Nominations for restored buildings will be accepted until September 6th. The Trust will be accepting nominations for buildings that have been restored since summer 2021.  After you send the nomination please send images of the building(s) nominated to info@springfieldpreservation.org.  If you have any questions please contact the Trust at advocacy@springfieldpreservation.org. \nSpringfield Preservation Trust plans to host the Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony in November 2022.  This ceremony will honor individuals and organizations that have helped restore and preserve  historic places in Springfield.  Please nominate your or someone else’s building or home here.  https://springfieldpreservation.org/preservationawards/ . Visit springfieldpreservation.org/preservationawards to see examples of winners from previous years
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/2022-preservation-awards-nominations-close/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Celebration | 50 Years of Historic Preservation Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:50th Anniversary Celebration for Springfield Preservation Trust  \nSpringfield Preservation Trust is a non-profit organization that has been advocating for historic Springfield buildings for the past 50 years.  The Trust now is bringing back our summer fundraiser with a new twist\, our 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Carriage House at the Barney Estate. This event will take place on June 10 at 6pm.  There will be appetizers\, a cash bar\, a free gift\, silent auction\, fabulous displays of 50 years\, activities\, an address by former mayor Bob Markel\, and desserts. \nTickets are $50 for members and $55 for non-members\, and you may register on the Springfield Preservation Trust website at https://springfieldpreservation.org/50-years-of-historic-preservation/ or mail a $50 or $55 check to the office before June 1. If you are unavailable to attend but want to contribute\, please feel free to donate by sending a check to the office or buy online under the donation or event ticket category.  You will receive a confirmation email if you paid for a member or non-member ticket asking for the first and last name of a guest in your party. \nIf you would like to sponsor our program\, please either buy online through the donation option for $55 or please send a $50 check to Trust’s office by May 27 to be included on the program.  If you want to sponsor the program please after you mail or pay online email info@springfieldpreservation.org with you jpeg or png file.  Please Celebrate our 50th with us in one of these several amazing ways\, and support us in our mission to advocate for Springfield’s historic buildings for the next 50 years! \n  \n 
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/50th-celebration/
LOCATION:Carriage House at the Barney Estate\, Route 5\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Event
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