Monday, November 15, 2010

Santa Clara Historic Home Tour 2010

Sign up now for the 2010 Santa Clara Historic Home Tour. Friday, December 3rd from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, December 4th from noon to 5 p.m.
The Tour will feature five historic homes. Shown on the left is the walkway of the Adobe Lodge, one of the oldest structures (1822) on the Santa Clara University campus. Learn more about it on the tour. It will also be the location for restrooms, refreshments and an opportunity drawing which will benefit the Santa Clara Arts & Historical Consortium.

Four private residences will also be on the tour: The H. L. Warburton House (shown on the right), an 1889 Stripped Queen Anne Victorian; the Ravizza-Changras House, a 1927 California Bungalow; the Oldham House, a late nineteenth century Queen Anne Cottage built for William R. Oldham, the son of a 49er; and Dr. Paul's House, an 1892 late Victorian Eastlake.
Advance purchase ticket prices are $25.00 General Admission, $20.00 Seniors (60+) and Children (6-12). Read about options for purchasing tickets which are already on sale at the Santa Clara Historic Home Tour website or call the Harris Lass House (408) 249-7905. Tickets can also be purchased at City Lights Espresso, 1171 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara at Jackson Street across from the Post Office now through December 3rd at 6 p.m.
posted by mb