HANDSHOUSE STUDIO INC

NORWELL, MA

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Handshouse Studio Inc is an educational and cultural institution located in Norwell, Massachusetts. Founded in 1998, Handshouse Studio is dedicated to promoting the study of traditional and contemporary building techniques and the preservation of cultural heritage through hands-on education.

The studio offers a range of programs and workshops in various disciplines, including timber framing, boat building, masonry, and plastering. In addition, Handshouse Studio is known for its innovative educational projects, such as the reconstruction of a 17th-century English timber-framed house, a replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer airplane, and the recreation of Leonardo da Vinci's 15th-century bridge.

One of the studio's most significant projects is the creation of a full-scale replica of the 16th-century Polish synagogue, the Gwozdziec Synagogue. The replica, which was completed in 2014, serves as a traveling exhibition and educational tool, showcasing the intricate wooden architecture and ornate decoration of the original building.

Handshouse Studio has received numerous awards and recognition for its innovative educational programs and cultural preservation efforts, including the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Commonwealth Award in 2015 and the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Honor Award in 2016.

HANDSHOUSE STUDIO INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NORWELL MA. US MID #8402500598

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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HANDSHOUSE STUDIO INC
8 MEADOW FARM WAY
NORWELL
MA
02061-2607

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HANDSHOUSE STUDIO INC Information

MID # 8402500598
Name HANDSHOUSE STUDIO INC
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 043715575
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 312,578
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.121791, -70.787552
CODES FIPS State Code: 25
FIPS County Code: 023
US Census Tract: 504102
US Census Block: 2015