George Nixon Black was exceptional for a gay man in the nineteenth century. Boston's largest taxpayer, Black's great privilege contrasted with his awareness that his sexual orientation represented a danger. While Black was probably content to slip unnoticed into history, Kragsyde, his now-demolished house at Lobster Cove in Manchester-by-the-Sea, was adored by architects and scholars, and appeared in many publications, from the time it was built in 1883.
Historic New England and The History Project welcome author Jane Goodrich for a special talk on this elusive Boston bachelor, his two great loves, and his famous and beloved house.
Advance tickets required. Call 617-994-6679 and mention The History Project for the discounted price ($15), or order online for $20 to support both organizations.