Home Is Where The Galas Are – Melanie and John Clarke Further Their Caretaking of the Non-Profit Community in a Restored Colonial Revival

Story by Ilene Dube

Portrait Photography by Andrew Wilkinson

Architectural Photography by Pete Weigley

It would be fun to play hide-and-seek at 200 Mercer Street-its many staircases, landings, mudroom and even cherrypaneled elevator make ideal hiding spots. But rather than let their guests get lost, owners Melanie and John Clarke open up those spaces for musicales and galas to benefit Princeton arts and cultural organizations.

“There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for Princeton Symphony Orchestra,” says Melanie Clarke, its executive director. “Having this house enables us to execute our dreams of taking care of family and the family of not-for-profits we’re interested in.” more