Past Fundraisers
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SPT holds two fundraisers each year, one in the winter that showcases a grand historic Springfield home, and another in the summer that showcases the gardens of a historic property. The events are a chance to socialize with like minded individuals that appreciate the historic surroundings. Theses fundraisers help fund SPT’s activities of advocating for historic preservation in Springfield.
PAST FUNDRAISERS
2015 Winter Fundraiser
The 2014 annual SPT Winter Fundraiser was held on Sunday, February 8 at 2 PM. The event was hosted by Dolores B. & Deirdre E. Alton at their Colonial Revival style home at 1166 Worthington Street.
The Centennial of 1876 sparked renewed interest in all things colonial – including architecture. This grand Colonial Revival style house was constructed in 1889 for Charles Hosley, owner of a jewelry store on Main Street. The house cost $12,000 to build, excluding plumbing or heating! The architect of record was Guy Kirkham.
2014 Garden Party
The 2014 Garden Party was held at he spectacular home & garden of Ed Zuckerman in the McKnight Historic District. The house was built in 1888 for Dr. Nathan Adams, who died before its completion. His family, however, lived here for nearly forty years. A subsequent owner was James Gill, president of the Peerless Handcuff Company and police commissioner. The house had become a group home prior to its restoration by Ed and his late partner, Bob Kinder in 1986.
2014 Winter Fundraiser
The 2014 Winter Fundraiser was held on Sunday, January 26, at the home of Joseph & Kathleen Pellegrino. Their Atwater Road home was built in 1915 for J.G. Roy at a cost of $8,600. The Arts & Crafts Style home, or “Middle European Country Home” as the original owner called it, was designed by Gardner & Gardner, Springfield’s foremost architectural firm. Gardner & Gardner designed the Worthy Hotel, Technical High School, the Bishop’s Residence on Elliot Street, and many of Springfield’s most prominent buildings of the time. Eugene Gardner was one of the early residences of what was to become Atwater Park and his son George designed more than a dozen homes in the neighborhood.
Mad About Jazz 2013 Garden Party Fundraiser
The 2013 Garden Party Fundraiser was celebrated on Sunday, August 25th, in the Colony Hills section of Forest Park at the beautiful home of Peter & Melissa Picknelly. The Picknelly’s home, situated on a spectacular spot surrounded by Forest Park, was designed in the Tudor Revival style in 1929 by prominent Springfield architect Max Westhoff. Westhoff designed some of Springfield’s grandest homes and public buildings. The event featured live poolside jazz by Premiere Swing, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction with fabulous items. Guests dressed in “Great Gatsby” era attire. Proceeds from the event, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle benefited the continuing renovation of 77 Maple Street.
2013 Winter Fundraiser
The 2013 Winter Fundraiser was held on Sunday, January 27th, at the home of Stephen & Gayle White. Their Worthington Street home, with its Tudor and Colonial Revival details, was designed by architect G. Wood Taylor, son-in-law to William McKnight, who developed much of the neighborhood with his brother John. Taylor designed houses not only in McKnight but also in Forest Park and Ridgewood. Its first owner was E.M. Coates, a local liquor distributor. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and nonalcoholic punch was served.
2012 Garden Party
The 2012 Garden Party was held on Sunday June 24, at the home of John Murray & Carl Standen. Their Longhill Street home was built in 1912 in the Arts & Crafts style and designed by G. Wood Taylor, architect for many fine homes in Forest Park,McKnight, and Ridgewood. The yard and pool, with spectacular views of the Connecticut River Valley, was a wonderful spot to celebrate the beginning of summer! Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and nonalcoholic were served. Many thanks to Premier Entertainment for providing their wonderful music free of charge.
2012 Winter Fundraiser
The 2012 Winter Fundraiser was held on Sunday, January 29, at the home of Jim and Linda Craven in their Sumner Avenue Colonial Revival style home. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and nonalcoholic punch was served. Proceeds from the event benefited the preservation efforts at 77 Maple Street, Springfield’s oldest remaining school building.
2011 Garden Party
The 2011 Garden Party Fundraiser was held on Sunday, August 21, at the home of David Hall on Glen Road. His fabulous 1899 Shingle Style house has a quarter acre garden in historic McKnight. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, wine, and nonalcoholic refreshments. The event benefited the renovation of the historic Female Seminary at 77 Maple Street, one of the oldest buildings remaining in the city.