I have been to every home tour in historic Phoenix. They have all been very charming and worth the $10-18 for a ticket. FQ Story was my favorite, then Willo and now, it’s Palmcroft/Encanto. I found it strange the association only hosts the tour on Sunday. They should really consider doing a Saturday AND Sunday [...]
Saturday, February 7, 2009
About the Willo Historic Home Tour What: An annual event to take a self-guided tour of beautiful, unique, historic homes in central Phoenix. The Willo neighborhood is known for it’s charming architecture (Bungalow, Tutor, Spanish Revival) with homes dating back to the 1920’s-1940’s. You’ll get to tour at least 10 homes. When: Sunday, February 8th, 2009. 10am-4pm. Where: [...]
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Last weekend I attended the 24th annual home tour of the F.Q. Story Historic District in Phoenix, AZ. This charming neighborhood is located in the Southeast corner of 7th Ave. and McDowell Rd. I met up with some girlfriends and we toured 10 homes. Tickets were $15. Each home was decorated for Christmas and the [...]
Thursday, April 3, 2008
The Windsor Square Neighborhood is hosting a self-guided tour of unique, historic homes in central Phoenix on Sunday, April 6, 2008. The event showcases 12 homes and gardens that anyone with an interest in history, architecture, gardening or decorating will appreciate. There will also be food, arts & crafts and music provided by street vendors in [...]
Friday, March 28, 2008
On Sunday, March 30th, 2008 the Coronado Historic District in Phoenix will be hosting a neighborhood festival and home tour. This is a self-guided tour of a dozen or so homes that showcase history, architecture, design, gardens and decorating style. Plus, it is simply a nice event to enjoy a warm day in a charming part [...]
Thursday, December 6, 2007
The F.Q. Story Historic District held it’s 23rd Annual Home Tour & Gift Sale on December 1st and 2nd. Saturday evening featured Dickens Carolers and glowing luminaries. Since the weather was damp (read: raining ALL day & night), I attended the Home Tour during Sunday afternoon. However, I heard that the neighborhood has 300-400 people [...]
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Downtown Phoenix is home to several historic districts with amazing neighborhoods and architecture. Last weekend, a friend and I went to the Roosevelt Home Tour. For $15 dollars (or $10 if you brought some canned food donation) you can personally go inside and tour these historic homes. There were 12 homes on the tour, all [...]
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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