Following the April 13 lecture by Miles Orvell, George McNeely will lead a walk around the commercial core of Chestnut Hill. During this tour, he will explore the subsidiary buildings and yards along and near Germantown Avenue that have evolved in different ways to support our Main Street. From the few early farm-related barns and sheds to the many structures and spaces specifically created to accommodate the car to 20th-Century manufacturing buildings, these vernacular utilitarian buildings scattered along the Avenue and its side streets have survived by being repurposed for newer functions. These often overlooked humble structures are a key part of the healthy commercial fabric of Chestnut Hill and deserve greater recognition for the vital supporting role they play. George McNeely is a local architectural historian and writer whose insights into our history and surroundings frequently appear in the “Our Town” column of the Chestnut Hill Local.

In addition to our generous sponsors and supportive businesses, Discovering Chestnut Hill Tour and Lecture Series: Sustaining Main Street: Chestnut Hill in the 21st Century is sponsored by John B. Ward & Co. Arborists.

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