South Fountain Historic District Tour
of Homes
Celebrating Thirty Years of Revitalization
The South
Fountain Historic District Tour of Homes is one of Ohio’s great
heritage tours, featuring one of the best collections of historic and
architecturally significant houses in the Midwest. This tour showcases
ten homes and gardens, from a stunning 1876 French Second Empire Mansion
to recently restored Queen Anne,
Italianate, and Arts and Crafts houses. Experience
Victorian America firsthand through several period houses and view the latest
in interior
fashions by area decorators. Also, learn about the Underground Railroad
at the historic Gammon House, currently under restoration. This tour
marks
South Fountain Preservation, Inc.’s 30th year revitalizing the South
Fountain Historic District. Tours start at First Baptist Church at 638
South Fountain Avenue. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for students, and
free for children under 12.
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Adults $15 |
Students $5 |
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Coming Soon |
Coming Soon |
Tickets will also
soon be available at the following Springfield locations:
The Westcott House Gift Shop at 1340 East High Street
Heritage Center Gift Shop at 117 South Fountain Avenue
Fred E. Peters & Sons at 411 East Main Street
800 Paint Place, 800 West Main Street
Neighborhood Dessert Parties
Join us for our next neighborhood dessert and meet new people and see a
new district house. The dessert is held in a different house each month.
Desserts are held on the second of third Sunday of the month at 7:00
p.m. For more information, please
email us.
Neighborhood and Membership Meetings
South Fountain Preservation holds neighborhood and membership meetings
on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Police Sub-Station
on Johnny Lytle Ave. Join us to express your thoughts on district
matters.
South
Fountain Preservation, Inc. Board Meetings
First
Sunday of each month. To learn more about the board,
click here
Walking Tour - Summer 2008
The Springfield Preservation Alliance will be celebrating South
Fountain's architectural and historical heritage next summer with their
third annual Summer Walking Tour of the South Fountain Historic
District. This tour will highlight the architecture and history of the
South Fountain Historic District. The tour will last one and a half to
two hours. Dates will be announced in the Spring of 2008. |
