Tag Archives: James Hoban
Music aficionados and history buffs alike received a rare treat when NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library recently featured An Evening of Music and the White House, with renowned violinist Joan Kwuon. The Nov. 13 evening began with hors d’oeuvres before progressing to the library’s Second Floor Gallery, which boasted two concurrent…
See Presidential Greatness Exhibits at Sherman Library thru Nov. 24
James Hoban’s elevation for the President’s House,1793. Provided by the White House Historical Association. History buffs are in for a rare treat this fall when the Alvin Sherman Library at NSU features two concurrent White House exhibits in its Second Floor Gallery, including one with letters handwritten by George Washington…
Uncovering the White House’s Irish Architectural Roots
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will open its 2010–2011 Faculty Lecture Series with “The White House Architect: James Hoban and Transatlantic Identity,” a presentation by David Kilroy, Ph.D., associate professor. The talk will take place on Sept. 23 from 12 – 1 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library…