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Boston’s Tiffany Treasure

Built between 1899 and 1902 for businessman and art collector Frederick Ayer, the Ayer Mansion is the country’s only surviving residence created by famed American artist and designer, Louis Comfort Tiffany. 

Named a National Historic Landmark in 2005, the Ayer Mansion exemplifies Tiffany’s astounding versatility.  At the Ayer Mansion, Tiffany-designed stone and glass mosaics, graceful metalwork, Favrile glass, custom furniture, intricate plaster work, elaborate stained glass windows, and unexpected architectural flourishes all work together to create a masterpiece.

For more than 12 years, the Campaign for the Ayer Mansion has been restoring and preserving this singular treasure.  Now home to the non-profit Bayridge Residence & Cultural Center, the Ayer Mansion is open twelve days a year and by appointment as well as during its annual lecture series and other public events.

Come experience Tiffany’s vision for a grand Boston home.




News and Events

Next Lecture: Mar. 13, 2012 
Urban designer and preservationist Ronald Fleming FAICP shows us his spectacular renovation of his historic Bellevue House in Newport, RI
Next Tours: Feb. 11 & 18
Come on a tour of the Ayer Mansion’s Tiffany interior on Saturday, Feb. 11 and again on Feb. 18, 2012 at 3 PM.
Ayer Mansion Fundraiser: Room for Children 
Designer Susanna Salk will present during our first Luncheon Fundraiser, Feb. 28, 2012 at noon.
The New York Times Follows the Restoration
Read Eve Kahn’s preview piece on the reproduction of the Ayer Mansion balcony mosaics. 
$90,000 Shy of our Goal!
The Campaign for the Ayer Mansion is just $90,000 away from claiming a $400,000 federal matching grant. Won’t you help us today?News_Events.htmlVisit.htmlNews_Events.htmlNews_Events.htmlhttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/16/arts/design/american-christmas-cards-1900-1960-at-bard-graduate-center.htmlhttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/16/arts/design/american-christmas-cards-1900-1960-at-bard-graduate-center.htmlDonate.htmlNews_Events.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5shapeimage_2_link_6






The Ayer Mansion, 395 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215   


Boston’s Tiffany Treasure and a National Historic Landmark


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The Ayer Mansion is a proud recipient of a 2009 Save America’s Treasures grant.