In early April 2024, Victoria Mansion hosted the first in a series of paid preservation trades training, taught by preservationist John Leeke, author of Save America’s Windows. The purpose of this training program, focused on window restoration, is to train practicing tradespeople in the special knowledge required to…
Our April 2024 newsletter is live! Follow the link to read about our Celebration of National Textiles Day, updates about the Preservation Trades Workshop, and a preview of 2024 events.
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The very first delivery of cargo by air to Portland, Maine in July of 1926 included some unexpected freight: a shipment of high-end dresses from New York City for the J.R. Libby Department Store. Though the store’s founder and namesake– and second owner of the Mansion– J.R. Libby…