The Gibson House Museum at 137 Beacon Street in Boston's Back Bay will be holding a neighborhood open house on Sunday, December 7th, from 1-4 P.M. and hosting author Margaret Shepherd who will present a lecture "The Art of the Personal Letter: A Guide to Connecting Through the Written Word". Full details here.
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So does this mean you're back?? :)
Posted by: John Mc | 23 December 2008 at 15:38
I've always wondered about the technical term for windows like the one on the center front face of the Gibson House. Oriel. It was well represented on the museum's birthday cake.
Posted by: Georgia | 23 December 2008 at 15:58