An immersive new audio installation that will transport you to the past is coming to the West End this November.
On Nov. 5, 812 Dayton St., an audio installation from Cincinnati artist Britni Bicknaver, will bring the historic John Hauck House to life. Bicknaver is a graduate of the Art Academy of Cincinnati and the University of Cincinnati and has also had work featured at the Contemporary Arts Center, the Mercantile Library, the Cincinnati Museum Center and BLINK. She says her newest project reflects her lifelong passion for uncovering the past through sound.
Presented by Cincinnati Preservation Young Preservationists (CPYP), 812 Dayton St. is equal parts artwork and audio tour. The project’s timeline spans 150 years — from the home’s construction in 1870 to present day — and features layered soundscapes and audio vignettes that will immerse visitors in the mansion’s history. Guests are asked to bring their own headphones to enjoy the audio on their devices.
“812 Dayton St. gives voice to the many lives that have passed through these walls: inhabitants, employees, builders, artisans, restorers and preservationists. Discover the stories, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped this architectural treasure in an unforgettable way,” reads an event description.
There will be an opening reception on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided, and attendees can learn more about CPYP and connect with fellow young preservationists. Following the event, the installation will be available to experience by appointment only. Appointments are free and you can make one by contacting Cincinnati Preservation at 513-721-4506 or info@cincinnatipreservation.org.
The event is free and open to the public, including drop-ins, but registration is requested. You can register and learn more here.
