White on White Churches Exhibit at Langdon House

EXHIBIT RUNS THRU OCT 27

Photographer Steve Rosenthal presents “Exploring the Shades of White on White,” a retrospective of his work over the past forty years documenting New England’s ecclesiastical architectural heritage, on Thursday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Historic New England’s 1784 Governor John Langdon House. (Continued below) 

 

 

The program is presented in conjunction with White on White: Churches of Rural New England, on view at the Langdon House through October 27, 2013.   

Rosenthal, a well-known architectural photographer, has traveled throughout the Northeast capturing what remains of these architectural gems. The photographs are a personal selection and include images of evocative survivors in the New England landscape.  In his lecture, Rosenthal describes the successes and losses of many of the structures he captured and shares personal stories and favorites from his collection. 

“These remarkable small-town, white churches were erected by local builders, joiners, and occasionally by itinerant master carpenters. There were no trained architects or even schools of architecture in America at the time. Their inspiration came from traditional designs and from pattern books,” says Rosenthal.  A tour of the exhibition

White on White: Churches of Rural New England is included, and a book-signing and reception will follow.  Copies of the book White on White will be available for purchase.

The program begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Governor John Langdon House at 143 Pleasant Street in Portsmouth. Tickets to the lecture are $12, $6 for members of Historic New England. Register by calling 603-436-3205 or visiting www.HistoricNewEngland.org.

The Langdon House is open Friday through Sunday, May 31 through October 27, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $6 and includes the White on White: Churches of Rural New England exhibition and a tour of the house. Tours are on the hour and the last tour begins at 4:00 p.m. 

About Historic New England

Governor John Langdon House is one of thirty-six historic properties owned and operated by Historic New England.

Historic New England is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional heritage organization in the nation. We bring history to life while preserving the past for everyone interested in exploring the New England experience from the seventeenth century to today. Historic New England shares the region’s history through vast collections, publications, programs, museum properties, archives, and family stories that document more than 400 years of life in New England.