Docomomo US invites you to join us for a special evening reception on Thursday, March 20, in appreciation of two significant Modernist churches in Boston's Back Bay and in keeping with this year's annual theme: Places of Worship. 

Doors open at 6:30pm at the original First Church of Boston, which dates to 1868 and was designed by William Robert Ware and Henry Van Brunt. After a fire in 1968, Paul Rudolph was commissioned to rebuild the structure.

Following a brief presentation about Rudolph's dramatic interior, which incorporates the remains of the facade and tower, enjoy drinks and light bites with colleagues in the Auditorium and Narthex, then get the chance to visit the Pietro Belluschi-designed First Lutheran Church of Boston (1955-57), just across the street.

Guests will have the chance to visit the First Lutheran Church across the street in smaller groups starting at 7:15pm.

This is the only event of the conference featuring access to these sacred spaces. Proceeds support Docomomo US programming, advocacy and educational efforts.  

$195/person

For details and registration about Preserving the Recent Past 4, please visit the main conference website.