One of the houses on the OHS 2012 annual house tour.
'On Broadway' theme of 2012 Tour of Homes
First, let me give due credit to the Drifters for their classic 1963 version of this forum’s title song.
Second, now let me tell you that the Broadway I’m referring to doesn’t contain bright neon lights, as the song says about the iconic Broadway of New York City.
No, the Broadway I’m thinking of is our own Broadway, the street that begins on the south end with Broadway Place, and runs north, up and down hill, all the way north to its end at College Avenue in Uptown Normal.
How many times have we all travelled this beautiful street, usually in a hurry these days, going to or coming from Normal, without ever really taking note of the wonderful homes that line entire sections of the boulevard?
Well, now we can all enjoy some of these magnificent homes, up close and personal, so to speak, on Saturday, June 9th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as The Old House Society once again prepares for its annual tour of homes.
What better opportunity to slow down, even just for this one day, and take a leisurely stroll up and down the tree lined street and see what craftsmanship in home design and construction, back when homes were meant to last, looks like.
There will also be homes on the adjacent streets available for touring as well. And, unlike the current gasoline prices, the price of a ticket for this great day hasn’t gone up. It will still cost only ten dollars in advance, or twelve dollars on the day of the tour. Quite the bargain, don’t you think?
Last June over 1,200 people took the tour of Fell Avenue, Clinton Boulevard, and White’s Place. This year promises to be even better, so mark your calendars. More details will follow.
- Michael J. Whelan, Old House Society board member