Lectures, Tours, Events
Latrobe Society Event: Tour of Eolia, Summer Mansion of the Harkness Family; Old Black Point; and select cottages designed and built by James Gamble Rogers
Friday, June 19, 2009; 12:00 ? 4:00 pm
David Williams, Board member of Friends of Harkness, will provide a private tour of Eolia, including the carriage house—usually closed to the public—designed by Rogers. Deborah Butler, granddaughter of Rogers, will lead a 30-minute walking tour of Old Black Point followed by a tour of two private summer “cottages,” both designed and built by Rogers (circa 1913). The excursion will conclude with refreshments, provided by the Butler family.
Please note that this event is only open to Latrobe Society Members. If you are interested in becoming a Latrobe Society Member, or to learn more about the program, please contact Sara Durkacs, Director of Membership at (212) 730-9646, ext. 106.