Guided by Kevin Rose. Mobility 2.
Free for Westcott Members. Limited to two tickets per member.
Explore the historic Warder Free Library and Reading Room, Benjamin Warder’s remarkable gift to the people of Springfield, on this free members-only tour. Designed by the prestigious firm Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge of Boston in 1887, and finished in 1890, this architectural gem is a textbook example of the Richardsonian Romanesque style by the successors to the architect who created it, Henry Hobson Richardson. This special guided tour will highlight the building’s rich history, intricate design, and enduring legacy as one of Springfield’s great cultural assets. Meet outside the building at 137 East High Street.
Join the Westcott Center for Architecture + Design as we celebrate our region’s distinctive architecture and history with our annual Summer Tour Series.
Please be advised that we do not mail tickets. You will receive an order confirmation by email. You will be automatically added to the attendee list upon the completion of your order.
Accessibility:
Our tours and programs are developed for a broad audience, including those with disabilities and decreased mobility. Tours move at a leisurely pace with brief periods of standing at tour stops. If entering a building or house, some stairs or inclines may be possible. All tours are assigned mobility levels between 1-3.
Mobility Level 1
Up to 6 blocks walking, mostly flat terrain, paved, stairs not likely. Wheelchair accessible.
Mobility Level 2
May be more than 6 blocks walking, some hills, mostly paved, some stairs possible. Please call or email about wheelchair accessibility.
Mobility Level 3
Considerable walking, various terrains, unpaved areas. All bicycle tours. Please call or email about wheelchair accessibility.
