with Sally Fishburn

Although window styles historically are associated with architectural styles, they clearly reflect advances in manufacturing technology. This lecture will cover how window construction, design, and style were the product of our industrial heritage bringing together a history of industrialization and how that influenced window construction considering the materials – wood, glass, paint – and the finer details in the window units – single hung vs. double hung, balance systems, and hardware. The lecture will conclude with an overview of historic wood window restoration practices.

Fall 2026 Historic Preservation Speaker Series

This talk is presented as part of our Fall 2026 Speaker Series. All talks are free and open to the public, and take place Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8 pm. No registration required, just drop by. Join us in person or online via livestream on our YouTube channel.

Twice a year, we curate a series of lectures on a design/build theme. This Fall, we will take on a historic preservation theme and look at case studies, state-wide policy and funding, and retrofitting for modern efficiency standards.