Sunday, June 30, 2013

This is Lucy with another interesting article. It is called "Slide Lecture Set in Somers." This one is from 1985 and is about the Somers Historical Society. I copied the text down here:
On Sunday, March 3, at 3 p.m.,
the Somers Historical Society will present Matthew J. Mosca, architectural preservationist and paint historian, in a lecture and slide exhibit at the Elephant Hotel, Somers. "Color and Form" is an examination of the use of color in 200 years of America's history. Included in the slides will be interior scenes of George Washington's Mount Vernon, the George Read II House in New Castle, Delaware, and Hope Lodge, near Philadelphia. Mr. Mosca will also show slides of the Wright-Reis Homestead as he discusses this Somers legacy. The society was delightfully surprised at Mr. Mosca's analysis of Carrie Wright's homestead. The wood graining paint Mr. Mosca considers a rare find. The Wright farm was left to Somers citizenry by the late Caroline Wright Reis, who died in 1967. Supervisor Wayne Van Tassel and the other members of the Wright-Reis Administration Board are considering some necessary repairs on the 18th century home and have expressed the desire to maintain the historic integrity of the homestead. Reis Park and the Library location are all part of the Caroline Wright Reis legacy. The Somers Historical Society is most fortunate in securing Mr. Mosca's services. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Mosue of
Elmer Galloway Rd., Somers. The public is cordially invited. Refreshments will be served.
I cleaned the text up a bit because it is difficult to read in the original. Here is the link if anyone wants to see the actual newspaper page:
 Slide Lecture Set in Somers

IMPORTANT: I wonder which wood graining paint Mr. mosca was talking about and why it is such an important find in the Reis house. Does anyone know if we can find Mr. Mosca's notes from his analysis on the Homestead. I am wondering if he found anything that we missed. Also, his findings might become important if we try to make the house a landmark.

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