The 15th Annual
Heritage Homes Tour
Duval Street in the 1920s
Mother's Day Weekend
Saturday, May 12, 2007
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Advance Ticket Sales are now closed. Day of tour tickets are available at 3312 Duval Street from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The Heritage Society of Austin is pleased to announce that the 15th annual Heritage Homes Tour will feature magnificent homes in a mixture of architectural styles from the grand 1920’s era in the Duval Street area. This very special tour is in partnership with the Harry Ransom Center’s 50th anniversary celebration which will spotlight Life in Austin in the 1920s.
More about the history of the Duval Street neighborhoods and featured properties.
Map of Featured Properties
Gin, Jazz and BBQ: Austin in the 1920s
Come for a special glimpse into life in Austin in the 1920s, with special focus on the development of the new suburbs like the Duval Street neighborhoods. Presented by local expert Ed Van de Vort. Free, space is limited. No RSVPs taken. Thursday, May 10, 7:00 p.m.
Harry Ransom Center, 21st and Guadalupe Streets. Use paid parking at Dobie Mall or a UT garage.
Swanky Soiree
Guarantee your seat at the history talk by attending the Swanky Soiree. Make some whoopee while enjoying giggle water (cocktails), delicious refreshments, and hot live music. 1920s attire is suggested. Ticket includes reserved seat at the Gin, Jazz and BBQ History Talk. Thursday, May 10, 8:00 p.m.
Harry Ransom Center, 21st and Guadalupe Streets. Buy your ticket now.
How the Tour Works
The tour will be conducted as a walking tour. Guests must first come to tour headquarters at 3312 Duval 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. After the tour, head to the Harry Ransom Center for refreshments, special gift, and tours.
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
Consignment Locations:
(Ending Friday, May 11, 2007)
Breed & Co.
718 W. 29th St./ 3663 Bee Caves Road
Architects and Heroes
1809 W. 35th Street
The Menagerie
1601 W. 38th Street, #7
Northwest Hills Pharmacy
3910 Far West Blvd.
3801 Capital of Texas Hwy.
Day of Tour Ticket Sales:
for sale at Headquarters only at 3312 Duval
Other Homes Tour Links:
Volunteer at the tour
All images courtesy Shoehorn Design.
