A virtual program on the life, career and architectural legacy of Elizabeth R. Hirsh Fleisher, the first woman to become a registered architect in Philadelphia, is scheduled for Thursday evening, March 12.
Co-sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Conservancy and docomomo Greater Philadelphia, the program is in recognition of Women’s History Month, and another Philadelphia “first” celebrated as part of the nation’s 250th birthday.
Active in the early- to mid-20th century, Fleisher contributed to a wide range of residential, institutional and commercial projects, many located throughout …
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A virtual program on the life, career and architectural legacy of Elizabeth R. Hirsh Fleisher, the first woman to become a registered architect in Philadelphia, is scheduled for Thursday evening, March 12.
Co-sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Conservancy and docomomo Greater Philadelphia, the program is in recognition of Women’s History Month, and another Philadelphia “first” celebrated as part of the nation’s 250th birthday.
Active in the early- to mid-20th century, Fleisher contributed to a wide range of residential, institutional and commercial projects, many located throughout Northwest Philadelphia. Her work reflects both the professional opportunities available to women at the time and the structural barriers they faced within the architectural field. Through her career, Fleisher navigated these constraints while building a respected practice, the Conservancy said in a news release.
Presented by architect and preservationist Amy Lambert, this illustrated lecture will draw from archival research, historic documentation and recent scholarship to trace Fleisher’s career.
“A deeper dive into Elizabeth R. H. Fleisher’s career allows us to better understand the collaborative nature of design,” Lambert said. “Dispelling the myth of a lone genius handing off a scribble for a draftsperson to create construction documents, Elizabeth seems to have played to her collaborators’ strengths, flattening the design hierarchy within a project team. Her legacy of nurturing relationships among clients and colleagues alike underscores the power of the collective over ego.”
The program will be held via Zoom from 7–8:30 p.m. and will conclude with a question-and-answer session led by Jean McCoubrey, an architect and Conservancy board member. All registrants will receive access to the recording. Registration is $20 for Conservancy and docomomo members, and $25 for non-members. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants before the program and because the recording will not be publicly available, people are encouraged to register even if they cannot join live. Register at chconservancy.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/chconservancy/event.jsp?event=1433&.
The program is part of the Conservancy’s signature “Discovering” series, spotlighting the region’s architecture, history and natural landscapes through lectures and tours.
