Saturday April 9, 2011 at 11am
Join Dr. Catherine Zipf for the history walking tour, Patronesses on the Point: A Walking Tour of Women and Newport Architecture. Newport’s patronesses changed the face of Ochre Point through their unique domestic designs. Some built fanciful farms, while other explored cutting-edge architectural styles like the Shingle Style. This tour will visit some of the notable buildings built by the women of Ochre Point.
Catherine W. Zipf is an Associate Professor of Art at Salve Regina University. She received her MA and PhD from the University of Virginia, where she focused on American women architects, designers, and patronesses. Her most recent book, Professional Pursuits: Women and the American Arts and Crafts Movement, examines how Arts and Crafts philosophy created opportunities for women to work alongside men in male occupations like architecture. Professional Pursuits was named “Outstanding Academic Book” by Choice Magazine. This project follows up on that work by exploring women’s participation in creating Newport’s 19th-century Gilded Age landscape.
Patronesses on the Point costs $12 per person, $10 for Newport Historical Society members. Advance reservations are required as space is very limited. Details about the tour meeting point will be offered when reservations are made. To make reservations call 401-841-8770.