SISTERS FOR SISTERS: 19TH-CENTURY Companion Botanical Prints by Charles Caryl Coleman from Eliza Rice to her sister Grace Buckland
The story of these lovely sisters, or companion, prints by Charles Caryl Coleman (1840–1928) really begins with two sisters–our very own Grace Huntington Buckland (1865–1940) and her beloved sister Elizabeth “Eliza” Huntington Rice (1849–1918) of Cincinnati, Ohio. While many family records and much correspondence remain for research, we are fairly confident that after Eliza’s death […]
Historic Homeowner Workshop Series: River Friendly Yards, Plants and Trees
Last Thursday on July 25th, historic homeowners and gardening enthusiasts gathered for the final session of the 2024 Summertime Historic Homeowner Workshop Series, “River Friendly Yards, Plants, and Trees.” Held at Riverside Church at Park and King, this workshop brought together experts to discuss environmentally-friendly practices and the benefits of native plants and trees in […]
Historic Homeowner Workshop Series: The 4-Point and Homeowners Insurance
Historic homeowners gathered on July 11th for the second to last session of the 2024 Summertime Historic Homeowner Workshop Series, “The 4-Point and Homeowners Insurance.” This workshop addressed common concerns about insuring and maintaining historic homes. Panelists Daniel Miller of Brightway Insurance, Michael Rowan of Celtic Construction Solutions, David Torres of Roof Crafters Roofing LLC, […]
Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future: How RAP Saves Riverside Avondale’s History
The Tragedies Riverside Avondale, a place of architectural history, holds the stories of its past inhabitants through perfectly crafted homes and grand residences. Among the stories built with the aged bricks of the neighborhood once stood a grand mansion on Riverside Avenue owned by Lorenza Wilson. The home was a testament to the area’s rich […]
Historic Homeowner Workshop Series: Caring for Your Historic Home
The second session of the 2024 Summertime Historic Homeowner Workshop Series, “Caring for Your Historic Home,” was a great success! Lots of homeowners in the historic district, whether they had just bought their home or have had it for over 20 years, were able to ask those burning questions to our panel of preservation experts! […]
