Barns in the Northeast may be accurately dated by checking property titles, examining architectural style and design, as well as by noting the particular material used for the construction.  This presentation includes topics such as searching property records, settlement patterns, historic barn designs, material manufacture and related personal experiences.  Armed with the presented information, an attendee should be able to approximate the age of a barn or old building with great accuracy.

Mark Pilipski, a resident of Robbinsville, NJ, a stone mason and timber framer, is called the “Rock Man”.  He began his career as a pulmonary physiologist.  While active at his clinical duties, he maintained his creative artistic spirit with retreats into his studio.  He purchased his childhood home in the rural village of Westbrookdale, NY and began renovating the barn with plans to convert it into a studio retreat.  He fell in love with the ‘hands on’ task and determined to follow his bliss, combined his passions, left his clinical work, and put his knowledge of physics, his love of art, and his inventive mind and body to work forming a contracting company called BARNS are NOBLE, specializing in renovation and restoration.  He has become an authority in stone and timber work.

Programs are free • 7:30 pm at the Brick Academy
Refreshments • Family & Friends welcomed!

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