The Antiquarian & Landmarks Society held a small reception in December for a sneak preview of the new visitors’ center in the Phelps Hatheway House carriage barn. Most of the construction is complete, and the facility is expected to be open for use in the spring. Admiring one of the Society’s collection of weathervanes are, from the left: Astrid Hanzalek, former president of the A&LS, member Barbara Coffin, and member Caroline d’Otreppe. From the February 2005 Observer.