Talks@EHC The History of Chicago-area Homes, and What They Need Now

Talks@EHC The History of Chicago-area Homes, and What They Need Now Tuesday, May 19, 6:30pm Free & Open to all. Scroll down to RSVP In-person event At the Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Evanston, IL Older Chicagoland homes were built to solve the problems of yesterday, but what do they need to thrive today? Join American Vintage Home for an engaging look at Chicago-area home history and the current homeowner challenges that older buildings often present. What was the reason for common original design choices such as radiators under windows, galvanized pipe, and basements? How can the average homeowner address the challenges that these same features create today, such as inefficient heat loss, inconsistent moisture, airflow and air quality issues, and aging systems that lead to water quality issues? We’ll focus on what the average homeowner can realistically do to preserve the character of older homes while improving comfort and efficiency. With Vicki Parker and Cornelius Muszczynski in partnership with American Vintage Home Community Education Series Part of Home: Evanston, an exploration of what it means to make a home, and feel at home, in Evanston. About American Vintage Home American Vintage Home takes pride in being the “Older Home Experts” across the Chicago North Shore. It understands the care, craftsmanship, and responsibility that come with maintaining an older home. From early 1900s colonials to historic lakefront properties, its team works exclusively with homes that demand specialized knowledge and thoughtful execution. Through our community’s generosity, we can offer these free programs! Please consider donating $10 to support our ongoing free public programming. Please click the blue “Going” button below to RSVP. A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org.