A moderated discussion about Henry Hobson Richardson, the visionary 19th-century architect who helped create and shape Albany’s architectural landscape, and a rare opportunity to visit the Richardson-designed Courtroom of the Court of Appeals.

Featuring authors of Henry Hobson Richardson: Drawings from the Collection of Houghton Library, Harvard University:

-- Jay Wickersham is an architect, lawyer, architectural historian and former professor in practice at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

-- Chris Milford is a partner in the architectural firm of Milford & Ford Associates, specializing in historic preservation and restoration.

-- Hope Mayo is the former Philip Hofer Curator of Printing and Graphic Arts at Harvard’s Houghton Library.

A reception will follow the event in Albany’s City Hall, 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207, another magnificent example of Richardson’s trademark “Romanesque Revival” work, built in 1883.

The event is free. Registration by email required – space is limited.

RSVP to events@nycourts.gov