8th Commandment: Doors and Windows for the Timeless House
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Naper Boulevard Library Program Room
2035 S Naper Blvd
Naperville, IL 60565
Cost: $10 non-members, members free! NPI Members, use your NPI member promo code for FREE tickets!
Learn everything you need to know about perfect windows and doors at Naperville Preservation’s next Timeless design talk.
How can the type of windows and their placement add to the timeless design of your home? And how are the designs of windows and doors appropriate for different styles of houses? And what about those windows and doors that people are buying now? Learn everything you need to know about perfect windows and doors at Naperville Preservation’s next Timeless design talk, with architect Tom Ryan.
On the Saturday June 27th, we’ll Walk the Talk (short walking tour) to see wonderful examples of doors and windows in the Historic District. No separate R.S.V.P. will be necessary, but the details will only be announced to those attending the June 25th event, or by special inquiry.
Our series of "Ten Commandments of Timeless Design for Houses of Any Age" presented by longtime Naperville architect and NPI Board Member, Tom Ryan will conclude with two more talks. The remaining dates are:
Tuesday, Aug 25
Thursday, Oct 22
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