Mathew Cummings-architect and James Whidden-woodwright have restored some of the most historically significant 17th and 18th century houses still standing on the North Shore. Hear what these experts can teach you about the restoration process, and how they work closely with each client to “do it right.”
Mat and Jim will take you on a virtual tour of a house they recently restored, including:
- An initial walk-through to assess the scope of work and what could be saved
- Documenting its architectural history
- The space use options they discussed with their clients
- Drawings
- Repair details, including the choice of materials and tools
- The construction process itself
A question-and-answer period follows the program.
If you want to receive information about upcoming programs and other news from Mat and Jim, please send an email and you will be added to the private mailing list.
mat@cummingsarchitects.com
jw@jameswhiddenwoodwright.com

Mat and Jim speaking at the seminar held at the meeting house at The Rebecca Nurse Homestead in November 2007.
Photo courtesy of Rex Passion rexpassion.com
In conjunction with Ipswich woodright, James Whidden, Mat has developed an educational program on old house restoration that gives audiences a rare opportunity to hear directly from the experts on “how to do it right” and to ask questions. The hour-long Powerpoint presentation addresses every aspect of a restoration project, including historical documentation, permissions, budget, plans for the use of the building, drawings, and construction. Mat and Jim also discuss how and when to update historical spaces for modern living, or build new additions that retain traditional styles. Mat and Jim present “Old House Restoration” at historical societies, museums, and libraries as a free educational service.
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Mat and Jim discuss details at the Day-Dodge House Ipswich, MA
Upcoming events:
Old House Restoration, How To Do It The Right Way.
Beverly Historical Society
117 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA · 01915
23 April 2008
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
$5.00; members free
North Andover Historical Society
153 Academy Road
North Andover, MA · 01845
7 May 2008
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
$5.00; members free
Newburyport Preservation Trust and the Custom House Maritime Museum Lecture Series at
The Newburyport Library
94 State Street
Newburyport, MA · 01950
978-465-4428
17 May 2008
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Free admission
Flint Memorial Library
147 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
978-664-4942
16 September 2008
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Free admission
Updated April 4th 2008
Past presentations:
- Wenham Museum
Wenham, MA 2008
- Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference
Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA 2008
- Ipswich Public Library
Ipswich, MA 2008
- Rebecca Nurse Homestead
Danvers, MA 2007
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