Spaceship

The developer of the Whitfield Shore condominiums, built in 1985 on the site of an old restaurant named Berenice’s, 446 Whitfield Street in Guilford, asked architect Wilfred J.O. Armster to create “something wild.” Armster’s modern design has such a distinctive appearance that it has been popularly known as the “Spaceship” ever since it was built. Proposing the construction of such a futurist structure in a town filled with so many colonial and nineteenth century houses led to a heated public hearing; but the building was approved and was built with Armster himself as general contractor.

Guilford Spaceship

Spaceship condos

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Whitfield Shore (1985)

2 thoughts on “Whitfield Shore (1985)

  • January 28, 2017 at 6:18 pm
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    wow, i drove past this building and got so excited and energized. to me it sits there amongst traditional colonial house and it shouts, “I’m here proud as can be & I’m daring to be me!” I love the shape and the materials brass iron look.

  • February 18, 2018 at 6:34 pm
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    @Ananur Forma–I had the same reaction when I drove by last night! I said to my friend, “What is that?! It’s AMAZING!” I looked it up today and really enjoyed learning about the architect and the area. What a great building, among other great buildings in such a charming town!

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