This Halloween, we’re celebrating the spooky side of architecture! Did you know that many historic buildings hide apotropaic marks, mysterious carvings once believed to ward off spirits? 🧙‍♀️✨   The image shows extensive taper burns discovered in an attic space during a recent site visit. These ancient symbols could be seen as the original architectural “security systems,” offering protection from the spectral forces.   For those joining our gathering next month with Pelham