Join us for a Conservancy members-only virtual event with George McNeely

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Location: Virtual, via Zoom
Registration Fee: Free, but only available to Conservancy members
Registration Link: Click HERE to register

“Beyond the Single Family House: A Wealth of Other Options”

In the rush of enthusiasm for Chestnut Hill’s largest and most impressive houses, we may overlook the extraordinary breadth of other housing options in the Northwest. From double houses to triple houses to quadruple houses to row houses to groups of houses arranged in picturesque “courts” to apartment buildings, our area offers many different options and price points. When the Houston and Woodward families planned and built much of the West side of Chestnut Hill, they understood that vibrant communities offer residents a variety of residential options, as well as shops and other services. The lecture, led by George McNeely, a local architectural historian, lecturer, and writer of the “Our Town” column in The Chestnut Hill Local, will explore the creative diversity and design of houses and housing types in the Northwest.

Following the lecture, there will be a Q&A. If you would like to submit any questions in advance, please email Conservancy Programs and Communications Manager Chrissy Clawson at Chrissy@CHConservancy.Org.

To attend, you must have an active Conservancy membership valid as of February 1, 2025. To check your membership status, please contact Development Manager Ashley Maass at Ashley@CHConservancy.Org or 215-247-9329 x 202.

The Zoom link will be sent to registrants approximately one day in advance of the program date.