What’s in the Whitney Library: Orrcitechture

Did you know that the White House was nearly torn down during the Truman administration? New Haven architect Douglas Orr was instrumental in saving much of it. New Haven Museum (NHM) will celebrate National Preservation Month with two programs focusing on the work of architect and visionary Douglas Orr—on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., and Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

The first event, “Orrchitecture,” is part of the NHM “What’s in the Whitney Library?” program series. NHM Librarian Emma Norden will offer visitors an exclusive glimpse into the architect's original architectural drawings and materials from his tenure as president of the American Institute of Architects, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. Visitors will explore Orr’s monumental work at the White House and see firsthand the creativity and innovation that shaped an era of design.

Register here: www.simpletix.com/e/what-s-in-the-whitney-library-orrcitechtur-tickets-213630

The Whitney Library in the New Haven Museum is open to anyone interested in the past of the city of New Haven. With tens of thousands of documents, books, and archives, the Whitney Library is the most expansive collection of New Haven texts in the city.

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