Night of Lights 2020
The 2020 Night of Lights took the form of an extended public art installation which activated Germantown Avenue from October 9-27 and transformed Chestnut Hill’s familiar main street into an interactive exhibition of local history and architecture.
Interactive, family-friendly activities included the Chestnut Hill History Hunt, which encouraged attendees to explore the commercial corridor during the day and at night; a mobile experience at each installation site that allowed users to explore building histories; and opportunities for attendees to record and share their own stories and contribute to the event experience and the Chestnut Hill Archives.
Community Storytellers, including Anne McNally, Russell Goudy, Willard Detweiler, and Steve Kurtz, as well as oral histories from the Germantown Historical Society, were available to hear by phone during the event using prompts posted along Germantown Avenue.
Check out Images from the 2020 Night of Lights!
Photos by Bradley Maule
Night of Lights in the News!
Our kick off to this year’s Night of Lights made a splash! The event has been covered by local news stations, and in the press.
Visit our Press page to see Night of Lights in the news!
A look at our 2020 Night of Lights slideshows
This photo of the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike, circa 1954 is part of The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Archives’ slideshow Vanished Buildings 2020. Projection Sponsor: Bryn Mawr Trust.
This photo of Mower General Hospital is part of The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Archives’ slideshow A Civil War Hospital in Chestnut Hill. Projection Sponsor: Bowman Properties
This photo of one of the Yeakle-Miller houses on Bethlehem Pike in Erdenheim is part of Springfield Township Historical Society’s slideshow Country Houses and Estates in Springfield Township. Projection Sponsor: The Sivel Group.
This photo of 8616-8618 Germantown Avenue, built circa 1870, is part of ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂThe Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Archives’ slideshow Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill, Before and After. Projection Sponsor: Millan Architects.
This photo of the Presbyterian Church at 8700 Germantown Avenue is part of ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂThe Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Archives’ slideshow A Short Religious History of Chestnut Hill. Projection Sponsor: SOMD Architects.
This circa 1894 photo of the 5400 block of Germantown Avenue is part of Germantown Historical Society’s slideshow A Tour of Germantown Avenue, From Wayne Junction to Cresheim Valley. Projection Sponsor: Elfant Wissahickon Realtors.
This photo of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill, is part of ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂThe Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Archives’ slideshow Inherent Sustainability in Historic Buildings. Projection Sponsor: Electrical Wizardry
This circa 1916 photo showing the unrealized plans for Lincoln Drive and Pastorius Park, is part of ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂThe Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Archives’ slideshow Projects That Might Have Been. Projection Sponsor: Friends of the Wissahickon.
Love these historic images? Visit our online Archives, or make an appointment with our Archivist, Alex Bartlett!
Want to tell your story of Chestnut Hill? Contact us if you have a story you’d like to share!
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