The Glass House. Photo courtesy of Christa Carr
While they must continue to operate under public health-related restrictions that have impacted revenue, officials with an internationally renowned National Trust for Historic Preservation site on Ponus Ridge say they’re looking forward to reopening for the season next month.
The Glass House in a normal season draws about 15,000 visitors, according to Executive Director Greg Sages. The figure declined to 5,500 visitors in 2020, and at a reduced per-person revenue, he said.
“People were not coming to the Visitors Center in the numbers they had previously, so the Design Store was impacted, too,” Sages said. “It’s doing well but it has been impacted by access to throughput.”
New Canaan s Glass House to open, parking on site
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Noelle Newelle peers into the Glass House in New Canaan, which will be opening after the Planning and Zoning Commission approved their plans. Photo was contributed March 2021.Christa Carr / Contributed photosShow MoreShow Less
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The Glass House will be open again after New Canaan Planning and Zoning Commission approved it plans. Photo contributed March 2021.Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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The Glass House will reopen for visitors in April after the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to allow visitors to the National Historic Landmark to park on the premises due to concerns over COVID-19.