The 14th Annual
Heritage Homes Tour
The Heritage Neighborhood
Mother's Day Weekend
Saturday, May 13, 2006
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Tour will feature seven of Austin’s loveliest historic homes representing the varied architectural styles in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is characterized by comfortable and handsome homes from the 1910s and 1920s, and the most popular architectural influences are Craftsman and Colonial Revival. More about the history of the Heritage Neighborhood and featured properties.
Don't miss the Heritage Neighborhood: A Tale of Gypsies, Comanches and Feisty Women. Come for a special account of the fascinating history of the Heritage
Neighborhood and its homes, with a review of the district's particular architectural styles, presented by a resident expert A reception with hors' d'oeuvres and libations will begin the evening.on Sunday, May 7, 2006, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ballet Austin Firehouse, 3002 Guadalupe
$15 Members/$20 Non-Members
The tour will be conducted as a walking tour. Guests must first come to tour headquarters, located at 700 W. 32nd St., to buy tickets or check in if advanced tickets were purchased. Guests will be given a pass to enter all the homes. The houses may be visited in any order. Please use free street parking found throughout the neighborhood.
Map of Featured Homes and Tour Headquarters
There will be no Friday Night Kick-off Party or Tea Party at this year's tour.
Advance: $12 HSA Members, $15 Non-Members
Day of Tour:$18 HSA Members, $20 Non-Member
Child Tickets: $15 for kids under 12 all times
Advance tickets: Buy online, call
474-5198 ext. , or at a location below
Consignment Locations:
(Ending Friday, May 12,2006)
Breed & Co.
718 W. 29th St./ 3663 Bee Caves Road
Architects and Heroes
1809 W. 35th Street
The Menagerie
1601 W. 38th Street, #7
Gypsy Treasures at Whit Hanks Antiques
1009 W. 6th Street
Sweet Charity Gifts & Cards
1206 W 38th St.
Northwest Hills Pharmacy
3910 Far West Blvd.
3801 Capital of Texas Hwy.
Wheatsville Food Co-op
3101 Guadalupe
Day of Tour Ticket Sales:
for sale at Headquarters only, located at 700 W. 32nd St..
Other Homes Tour Links:
Volunteer at the tour
All images courtesy Shoehorn Design.
