We are on this incredible tour at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House. Descendants of both Sleeper and Hanson are here! This special programming duet was brought together by two Gloucester institutions, the Cape Ann Museum in collaboration with Historic New England’s Beauport property, inspired by the Cape Ann Museum’s Design/Build exhibition.
Lorna Condon, senior curator of Historic New England’s Library and Archives, is leading the tour. Martha Van Koevering is the Site Manager for the Beauport Sleeper-McCann House.
From Historic New England:
“The voices of Henry Davis Sleeper and his architect, Halfdan Hanson, survive in their letters, offering a glimpse into each writer’s private thoughts and inspirations. Find out what Sleeper and Hanson’s correspondence tells us about their relationship and how they worked together to build Beauport.” – Historic New England
From Cape Ann Museum:
Design/Build: The Drawings of Phillips & Holloran, Architects
June 4 to October 9, 2016
This exhibition explores the work of Phillips & Holloran, one of Cape Ann’s most successful architectural firms, in business from 1894 through the 1960s.
Good Morning Gloucester 
One of my favorite places to go
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Classic indeed and what a view! 🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂
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It’s historic status is apt. Like any great work of art something to get from it each and every time you delve.
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