A Sense of Centerville and Washington Township

Martha Boice - Researching the Architecture of Centerville

May 19, 2022 Susan Season 1 Episode 4
A Sense of Centerville and Washington Township
Martha Boice - Researching the Architecture of Centerville
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In this episode, Martha tells about her interest in the early stone buildings of Centerville and the process of discovering the stories that we read about in her book, "A Sense of Place." She talks about learning how to do research and how her curiosity helped her to do hard things.  Her passion for the buildings helped to preserve them for future generations to enjoy and learn about history!

Introduction of Martha Boice
Her love of the stone buildings
Martha shares how she became interested in architecture
Becoming involved in Centerville-Washington History
The process of saving a house
Why the historic homes are important
Research trip to learn more about historic homes
Love of Plants and Medicinal Plants
Publishing Books: Shaker Maps
Publishing: "A Sense of Place"
Developing research skills
Learning through questions
Architectural Preservation District
How thick are the walls of the stone buildings?
Fossils in limestone
Gratitude for efforts of others
Being part of the community
Knowing your limits and focus your efforts