The New York School of Interior Design’s 70th Street Gallery presents an exhibit entitled Prefabricated Homes in America: The Early 20th Century Mail-order House through April 21, 2007. The show will include facsimiles of vintage catalogues and pattern books featuring mail-order houses and plans for purchasing the ideal home. As early as 1914, consumers were able to acquired prefabricated houses factory-direct through mail-order sources. Sears Roebuck, Montgomery Ward, and many other sources, provided a viable way to own a piece of "the American dream."
With colorful covers, these all-inclusive catalogues offered perspective views and interior floor plans, numerous architectural styles, and many optional enticements. Also included were the latest in home appliances, mechanical equipment, lighting fixtures, built-in cabinetry -- as well as coordinated fabrics, wallpapers, furniture and china. Historically, the prefabricated home provided a creative and economical solution for housing in America.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM
Join a group of enthusiastic and talented volunteers who are working to
preserve a piece of Long Island heritage at Planting Fields Arboretum State
Historic Park and Coe Hall historic house museum in Oyster Bay. Volunteers
are needed in a wide variety of areas as: Gardeners, Greenhouse workers,
House and Garden docents, Gift Shop and Visitor Center Staff, Receptionists
and Special Events.
Weekend docents & Gift Shop staff are especially needed!
A commitment of approximately four hours per week is requested, depending
upon the area chosen. Introductory training will be held Thursdays and
Saturdays on March 16 & 18 and 23 & 25 between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. New
volunteers should attend either the Thursday or Saturday sessions. Ongoing
education and hands on training will follow the initial training.
For further information, or to receive an application, please contact the
Volunteer Office at (516) 922-8674, via email: ksterner@plantingfields.org
