Hugh Taylor at The Morelli House: Home Tour and NPF Archive Talk with Dr. Heid Swank

04/30/2022 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM PT

Admission

  • $15.00

Description

As part of Home + History 2022:

After a guided tour of the Morelli House by a Junior League volunteer docent who will explain the history and architecture of the house; the life and times of its original owners, Antonio and Helen Morelli; and the interesting story about the preservation project itself, NPF Founding Executive Director Heidi Swank will give a short talk on the progress of the Nevada Preservation Foundation’s Hugh Taylor Archives. NPF was made the steward of the more than 5,000 architectural drawings of residential and commercial buildings that were designed starting in 1946 by renowned mid-century architect Hugh E. Taylor, architect of the Desert Inn Casino.

 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

WEATHER:
All Home + History events take place rain or shine! Please check the weather for appropriate dress.
Please bring your own water and sunscreen for ourdoor events. 
AGE RESTRICTIONS:
Registrants must be at least 14 years of age
Minors must purchase a ticket, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
ACCESSIBILITY:
For any accessibility-related questions and/or needs please email us at heritageprograms@nevadapreservation.org. We will do our best to accommodate our guests.
PARKING:
Please check back for further details on parking. 
CONFIRMATION:
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RESTROOMS:
Outdoor events may not provide easy access to restrooms.  Please plan accordingly.