Sunday, June 7 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
Tour a remarkable 1930s home featuring a carefully curated collection of art and furniture, walk its peaceful Japanese-inspired garden, and learn more about the legacy of the man who built it – all in one exclusive afternoon as the Ridgefield Historical Society kicks off its “Mad for Modern” series on June 7.
“Japanese-influenced Modern: House Talk and Garden Walk” is designed to share both the beauty of the house and its extensive gardens – as well as the important 20th century impact of its original owner, Paolino Gerli, who was quietly instrumental in rebuilding U.S.-Japan trade throughout the mid-20th century.
The event is the first program in a new series presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society on architecture, design, and the built environment of Ridgefield’s modern and postmodern era. Developed under the W. Arthur Architectural Archives, the “Mad for Modern” series will explore the town’s 20th-century transformation through evolving design practices, materials, and patterns of suburban growth.