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02 Mar Another Quirk Discovered at Fowler Clark
We thought it was time to give a quick update on what’s happening at Fowler Clark Epstein Farm, where the barn repairs have begun. The exciting news is that the rolling barn door is in better shape than we thought it might be, and it’s...
16 Dec Construction Begins at Fowler Clark
After more than two years of planning, we’re pleased to announce that we have started the first phase of construction of the rehabilitation of the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm in Mattapan. Our general contractor, M.J. Mawn, Inc., has begun much-needed structural and envelope repairs to...
18 Mar North Bennet Street School Begins Exploratory Work at Fowler Clark
Last week, the first year preservation carpentry students from North Bennet Street School paid a visit to the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm in Mattapan to conduct an exploratory investigation of the circa 1786 farmhouse. Instructor Steven O’Shaughnessy led the effort to carefully peel back the...
07 Aug HBI Visits Newton Community Farm
Last week, HBI joined staff from the Urban Farming Institute to visit Newton Community Farm (NCF). Located on the historic Angino farmstead in Newton, MA, the city-owned site spans nearly 2 ? acres. Newton Community Farm is a nonprofit organization that strives to educate the...10 Jul Urban Farming and Historic Preservation: A Return to Mattapan?s Roots
This mural, found on an interior wall in the main house, depicts Jorge Epstein?s vision of the farmstead In a city as historically rich – and old, as Boston, why is it that we often overlook the stories of so many in favor of a polished...20 Dec UMass Boston archaeologists look below the surface at the oldest farmsteads in Mattapan and Iceland
The Fiske Center for Archeological Research at UMass Boston is performing a geophysical survey to identify any hidden and buried archaeological remains on the Fowler-Clark farmstead in Mattapan, potentially the oldest surviving farmstead in Boston. Our guest blogger is Dr. John Steinberg, who is leading...
20 May More than Money: How Chris Scoville of Eastern Bank is helping non profits through Covid-19
Christopher Scoville is the Senior Vice President of Community Development Lending at Eastern Bank. Through Chris’ work, community-based organizations that provide services like senior care, housing development/construction, and education have access to banking services and financing for delivery of their non profit missions. Since 2011,...
03 May People in Preservation: Mattapan’s David Hurst
In honor of preservation month, HBI is kicking off a monthly blog series that highlights the impact of historic preservation projects on the neighbors, businesses, and residents of the communities where we work. From Roxbury to Mattapan to Highland Park, we hope to discover how...