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Program to shed light on 'Doo-Wop Architecture'
The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Cornelius Low House Museum will present "The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of New Jersey Doo-Wop Architecture," featuring conservator and historian StephanieM. Hoagland, at 2 p.m. on March 30 at the Indian Queen Tavern at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway.
The lecture is the first in a four-part series based on the exhibit "Down the Shore: The Coastal Heritage of New Jersey," currently on display at the Cornelius Low House Museum. The Shore is home to a large collection of doo-wop architecture, named after the popular music style of the 1950s and early 60s. Motels in Wildwood show creative use of neon signs, fake palm trees and unique architecture. Hoagland's talk will discuss the rise, fall and resurrection of the popular architectural style, with a focus on Wildwood.
Future lectures are as follows:
• April 20 at 2 p.m. - "Evolution of Lighthouse Illumination: From the Ancient Pharos of Alexandria Through Present Day," presented by James Woodward, founder of The Lighthouse Consultant;
• May 18 at 2 p.m.- "Arthur Pryor: Ragtime Pioneer," presented by Rick Benjamin, founder and director of the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra;
• May 21 at 7 p.m.- "New Jersey Shipwrecks," presented byMargaret T. Buchholz, historian and author.
The series, which is free of charge and open to the public, is funded in part by Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. Advance registration is required. All lectures take place at East Jersey Olde Towne Village.
To register, call (732) 745-4489. Individuals with hearing disabilities may dial (732) 745-3888 (TTY users only) or 711, via the New Jersey Relay System.
East Jersey Olde Towne Village is a fully accessible site. An assistive-listening system is available and will be in use during the programs.Wheelchairs are available upon request for visitors who may need assistance from the parking lot to the program. In case of inclement weather the day of the program, call (732) 296-8966.
The exhibition "Down the Shore" is on display through June 15 at the Cornelius Low House Museum, 1225 River Road, Piscataway. Hours are 1-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Fridays, and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays. School and group tours are welcome. Call (732) 745-4177 for more information.
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