Shared Spaces: Maintaining History in Condo Living

Historic New England and Historic Salem, Inc. are teaming up to help condominium owners preserve historic integrity in shared spaces. Sally Zimmerman, a preservation expert from Historic New England will share information on creating a priority project list and exterior projects—including paint selection. Interior designer Elizabeth Randall will focus on selecting historically appropriate details, furnishings, and treatments and Julie Arrison of the Phillips House Museum will share her real-life examples of working with a condominium association boards to best preserve a historic Salem building. Each guest receives a packet of resources, including Historic New England color charts. Workshop attendees are also welcome to bring along photographs of projects or planned projects for brief consultation with preservation experts.
 
Shared Spaces will take place at the Phillips House Museum, 34 Chestnut Street, from 10:00 a.m. – noon on Saturday, May 2. The cost is $25.00 for the general public, $20 for members of Historic New England or Historic Salem, Inc., and $15 for members of Historic New England’s Young Friends or Historic Homeowner member groups. Light refreshments will be served. Please call 978-744-0440 or visit www.historicnewengland.org for more information or to register.
 
 
About Historic New England
Historic New England is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional heritage organization in the nation. We bring history to life while preserving the past for everyone interested in exploring the authentic New England experience from the seventeenth century to today. Historic New England owns and operates thirty-six historic homes and landscapes spanning five states. The organization shares the region's history through vast collections, publications, public programs, museum properties, archives, and family stories that document more than 400 years of life in New England. For more information visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org.