My Real “Dream” Conservatory (Part One)
About 10 years ago, my son Mike and I were dealing with a conservatory fabrication company in England that was […]
September 2011
East Coast Storm Wreaks Havoc on Conservatories
When the walls come tumbling down.
In the aftermath of the massive rain and the storms that have hit the east coast lately, our phone is ringing more than usual. And, unlike many of the companies who have been building conservatories the last 15 years, we are still answering our phone.
Tour of Historic US Conservatories: Phipps, PA
Phipps Conservatory was built by Henry Phipps as a gift to the City of Pittsburgh. Phipps stated he wanted to “erect something that will prove a source of instruction as well as pleasure to the people.” The Conservatory was designed by the New York firm Lord & Burnham and cost $100,000.