Here are a few more posters from this year’s Newburyport “If This House Could Talk – 2018”

89 – 91 High Street

89-91 High Street, Newburyport, poster for “If This House Could Talk -2018”

“If This House Could Talk is a community based history and public art project, first created and produced by residents of the Cambridgeport section of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The concept is to collect and present local history, and historical anecdotes, through a collaborative activity in which residents and businesses post hand written signs and graphics in front of their homes and businesses telling stories and offering information from the recent or not-so-recent past. 

29 Boardman Street

29 Boardman Street, Newburyport, poster for “If This House Could Talk -2018”

In community settings the signs posted for outdoor view present a range of information from the architectural history of a specific building or part of the neighborhood, to personal experiences and stories of the current or historic residents of a particular house. 

88 High Street

88 High Street, Newburyport, poster for “If This House Could Talk -2018”

Public projects like If This House Could Talk offer neighborhood residents a way to present historical information with a personal voice. This type of free and accessible presentation of information in public places encourages walking and exploration of a neighborhood in order to discover and learn from the signs and artworks. Sharing of local history may bring a community together through the engagement with common stories and sharing of values, and contribute to building a sense of place. An increased appreciation for historical preservation is also a byproduct of the event.”

167 Water Street

167 Water Street, Newburyport, poster for “If This House Could Talk -2018”

From Wikipedia, If This House Could Talk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_This_House_Could_Talk