Architecture Programming

May 28, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Neville Public Museum to Offer Building Our Community Architecture Programming
 
Green Bay, WI---May 28, 2015---The Neville Public Museum is pleased to offer several architecture programs in conjunction with our Building Our Community: 100+ Years of Architecture and Design in Brown County exhibit. 
 
The following programs will be offered this summer:
 
What is Architecture?
Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 p.m.
 
Join us as we answer the questions:  What is Architecture?  How does the process works?  Who’s involved?   We will also discuss the history of architecture and how it relates to landmarks in Green Bay, including the Neville Public Museum. 
 
Presented by: Daniel J. Wiitanen, AIA, LEED AP- Associate, Project Architect at Somerville, Inc. 
 
Architecture, Planning, and Politics
Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m.
 
Alderman Mark Steuer will discuss the development of the Fort Howard and Broadway districts, and the efforts of the Historic Preservation Commission to protect and maintain the city’s historic structures.  The role of the HPC, and its efforts to attain certified local government status, will also be covered.  A walking tour of the area will follow the program.
 
Green Bay Architectural History
Tuesday, August 11, 7:00 p.m.
 
Drawing on the architectural and engineering firm's over 117 year history, several members of Berners-Schober will hold a panel discussion on significant Green Bay structures.  The panel will include Ian Griffiths, Libby Parrish, Derek Gruber, and Kristin Pritchard, along with other firm members who were involved in researching their current Neville exhibit featuring the firm's buildings.  They will discuss the chronology of Green Bay's development through the work of the firm, and answer questions on historic business, public, and residential buildings.
 
Check our website, www.NevillePublicMuseum.org for more information about Building our Community and stay tuned for more summer programming announcements!
 
Submitted by:
Rachel Patterson
Neville Public Museum Foundation
920-448-7874
[email protected]
210 Museum Place
Green Bay, WI 54303
www.NevillePublicMuseum.org
 

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