Architectural Gems of Ridgefield

Presentation by architectural historian and preservationist Phil Esser, a member of the Ridgefield Historical Society board, highlighting some of the buildings on the towns Historic Resources Inventory. He’ll be joined by Tracy Seem of the Historic Preservation Committee, and Mary Dunne, the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer from the CT State Historic Preservation Office.

The presentation will feature notable examples of architecture captured in the 2023 Historic Resources Inventory [HRI], a survey funded by grants from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The grants were awarded to the Ridgefield Historical Society and Town of Ridgefield to expand the original 1979 Ridgefield Historic and Architectural Resources Survey with the addition of 300 properties, some of which reflect more recent growth and development in the town. The resulting document will serve as an extraordinary record of Ridgefield’s built environment and aid in preservation efforts.

The presentation will also include a brief reception. Seating is limited and tickets are nonrefundable. This event is proudly sponsored by Karla Murtaugh Homes and Doyle Coffin Architecture.