David Henry Elwell

SALISBURY — David Henry Elwell of Salisbury, passed away on Sept. 21, 2024, at his home in the town he loved dearly.

He was born on March 27, 1935, in Mineola, New York, to Richard Derby Elwell and Ethel Olive Elwell.

David led a distinguished life driven by his passion for architecture. He received his engineering degree from Yale University before serving as a naval officer on a destroyer in the Mediterranean. Following his military service, he transferred to pursue architecture at Cambridge University, United Kingdom. He then completed his master’s degree in architecture at Princeton University. David’s professional career began at Philip Johnson’s office, where he oversaw the building of the Bobst Library in New York. For 35 years, he served as a Professor of Architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with countless students.

David is survived by Bonner Elwell, his loving wife of 55 years, his nephew, Blake Cabot and his wife Elizabeth, and his great-nephews, Quincy and Jack, with whom he often shared his love of toy sailboats, balsam planes and Blockus. His legacy lives on through the family he cherished, and the students, colleagues, and friends he dedicated himself to.

A memorial service will be held at a future date in Salisbury. Further details will be announced by the family.

Latest News

Paul Winter to celebrate the winter solstice at Saint James Place

Seven-time Grammy winning saxophonist Paul Winter, with the Paul Winter Consort, will return to celebrate the Winter Solstice on Saturday, Dec. 21, with sold out shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Saint James Place, 352 Main St., Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

A uniquely intimate solstice celebration, in contrast to the large-scale productions done for many years in the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York, it promises to deliver everything audiences have come to love and expect.

Keep ReadingShow less
Developers withdraw application to expand Wake Robin Inn

Wake Robin Inn is located on Sharon Road in Lakeville.

Photo by John Coston

LAKEVILLE — Aradev LLC has withdrawn its application to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a special permit to redevelop the Wake Robin Inn.

In a letter submitted to P&Z Chair Michael Klemens on the afternoon of Tuesday, Dec. 17, law outfit Mackey, Butts & Whalen LLP announced its client’s withdrawal.

Keep ReadingShow less
North Canaan antique mall fills resale niche

The 403 Group is located at 403 Ashley Falls Road, where the old This N’ That for Habitat used to be.

Photo by Robin Roraback

NORTH CANAAN — The 403 Group Antique Market is “A hidden secret, a little off the beaten path, but worth the drive,” said Carey Field, who has a booth called “Wild Turkey” there.

“It’s a really fun group of dealers,” Field said. “A really eclectic group of antiques and the prices are reasonable.”

Keep ReadingShow less
Shooting the breeze with Christopher Little

Martin Tandler

Little with his dog, Ruby.

"What I really feel lucky about is having had the chance to meet and photograph so many people who had a real impact on our lives,” said Christopher Little whose new memoir, “Shooting the Breeze: Memories of a Photojournalist” was just released. The book is as eclectic and colorful as the man himself and offers an intimate look into Little’s globe-trotting career spent behind the lens, capturing some of the most iconic figures, events, and human stories of the past half-century.

In 2021, the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas acquired Little’s photographic archive.

Keep ReadingShow less