OLLI101773 - *Great Houses of the Delaware Valley (Part II)

Course Description

*GREAT HOUSES OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY (PART II)

Instructor: Warren Williams

Day of Week: Tuesday

Dates: Sept. 22 – Oct. 27 (6 sessions)

Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Hybrid at TUCC

Course Description: This class will discuss more of the amazing residential architecture of Philadelphia and its surrounding region. We will explore a new set of houses, most open to the public, from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. We will talk about each house, blending both architectural and historical significance. The course will include maps and, where possible, public transit directions for visiting these sites.

Maximum: 99 In-person/Unlimited Online

Instructor Bio: Warren Williams, AIA, is a retired architect with more than 30 years of experience, much of it at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. He previously worked as a planner in California. A native of Bucks County, Williams has a lifelong interest in history and has led walking tours on Philadelphia’s historic architecture and urban planning for more than 25 years. He also occasionally lectures on the city’s historical development. In his free time, he is an avid photographer of historic buildings and urban streetscapes. 

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