Step inside midcentury modern homes and see and learn about many more as we tour one of Westchester’s “hidden” neighborhoods of historic homes in Briarcliff Manor. What may be passed by as an unassuming cul-de-sac, Holly Place is a lovely haven of about a dozen unique dwellings from the 1960s and 70s by the architectural, engineering, and landscape design firm Wenning Associates.
Special interior stops include a 1966 home that blends dramatic height and expansive glass with the warmth of wood ceilings and textured brick and a home from 1967 anchored by its octagonal foyer that combines full-height windows, clerestories, and partial walls to fill the spaces with light and playful shadows.
Led by MIT graduate Harry Wenning, the Wenning Associates design team included the award-winning landscape architect Armand Benedek. Wenning and his firm designed a long list of impressive modernist buildings in the region, including churches, country clubs, and residences. Wenning's name may not be a household one, but his talent is once again beginning to get some recognition; the firm's nearby Ossining project of homes known as Robinwood was recognized for its architectural significance and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.
Tours are approximately 2-hours in length.
Tour times available: 1pm and 3:30pm
Advance registration required, space is limited.
The tour will take place along Holly Place in Briarcliff Manor. Specific meet-up location in the neighborhood to be provided in via email.
Adults: $55 each
Students: $35 each
Docomomo US members receive 10% off, use code DOCOMOMO (Join or renew HERE.)
This event is organized by HisTOURy, a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote the appreciation and preservation of historic buildings and support the local groups who share their goal.
