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SUMMARY:Festive in Flannel—2026 Winter Fundraiser for Historic Preservation
DESCRIPTION:Festive in Flannel—2026 Winter Fundraiser for Historic Preservation\n\nCelebrate this winter season at the stately Tudor Revival Edward Coats House in historic McKnight. Festive flannel attire encouraged!\n\n\n\nThe Springfield Preservation Trust’s 2025 Winter Fundraiser—with the theme “Fireside in Flannel”—will be held at the circa 1899 Edward Coats House\, the stately Tudor Revival mansion at 1090 Worthington Street\, courtesy of homeowners and hosts Jesse and Emila Lederman. \nThe event\, taking place on February 1\, 2025\, at 1:00pm\, will feature music\, hors d’oeuvres\, wine\, beverages\, a silent auction\, 50/50 raffle\, and a historic home tour of the mansion. Purchase tickets here. \nStep inside the Edward Coats House and settle into a scene straight out of the late Victorian era—where the glow of winter lights dances across dark wood paneling and leaded glass. Guests are invited to dress festive in flannel—layered with woolen scarves\, soft knitwear\, tweed\, or velvet\, blending modern comfort with turn-of-the-century charm. Imagine the gentle hum of conversation filling the rooms\, much as it might have in 1899 when the home first welcomed winter callers. Whether wrapped in plaid\, fleece\, or tweed\, attendees can bask in the home’s historic warmth and enjoy ambient respite befitting a grand Tudor Revival winter gathering. \nSupport the Springfield Preservation Trust in its mission to preserve and protect properties in Springfield\, Massachusetts which have architectural\, historic\, educational\, or general cultural significance—including properties such as this one!—by attending our Annual Winter Fundraiser this year! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHome History \nThis house with Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival details was designed by architect G. Wood Taylor\, son-in-law of William McKnight\, who developed much of the neighborhood with his brother John. Taylor designed houses also in Forest Park Heights and Ridgewood. The first owner of this home was E. M. Coats\, a liquor distributor. \nAbout the Architect \nThe Edward Coats House was designed by G. Wood Taylor\, a prominent Springfield architect around the turn of the 20th century. Taylor was active in designing many upscale residences in Springfield—especially in the Forest Park and McKnight neighborhoods—often blending popular revival styles like Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival that were fashionable among well-to-do clients of the era. \nTaylor’s work was recognized regionally\, with some of his designs appearing in period architectural publications\, reflecting the craftsmanship and stylistic trends of the late Victorian into early Edwardian periods. \nAbout the Neighborhood \n\n\n\n\n\nThe house sits within the McKnight National Historic District\, one of America’s first planned residential neighborhoods\, developed beginning in the 1870s. McKnight\, and the adjacent Forest Park Heights area\, became a showcase for high-style homes in a variety of architectural languages—Colonial\, Tudor\, Queen Anne\, Shingle\, and more—constructed for influential local professionals during Springfield’s economic growth around the turn of the century. \nArchitectural Significance \nAs a residence with both Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival details\, the Edward Coats House exemplifies the eclectic approach of the period\, when architects combined historic European influences (steep gables\, half-timbering of Tudor style) with refined classical elements (symmetry\, columns\, and classical ornament from Colonial Revival sources). These stylistic choices were meant to convey both historic pedigree and modern fashionable taste at the time the home was built. \nOriginal Owner \nThe first owner\, E. M. Coats\, was a successful liquor distributor—a profession that\, at the time\, would have placed him well among Springfield’s thriving commercial class who commissioned distinguished homes as social and economic symbols in growing neighborhoods like McKnight. While specific details of Coats’s life and activities are less documented online than larger public figures of the era\, his ability to commission such a residence underscores the prosperity of certain trades in late 19th-century Springfield. \nJoin Us at the Winter Fundraiser! \nThe Trust looks forward to hosting its annual winter fundraiser at this home and is grateful for Jesse & Emila Lederman for opening it up to us in support of our mission to protect\, preserve\, and promote historic properties of Springfield. Purchase tickets here.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/festive-in-flannel-2026-winter-fundraiser-for-historic-preservation/
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CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Event,House Tours & Parties
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SUMMARY:Flora & Fauna: Historic Carriage House Tour & Garden Party Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Flora & Fauna: Historic Carriage House Tour & Garden Party Fundraiser\n \nJoin us for the Springfield Preservation Trust’s Annual Garden Party Fundraiser\, featuring a historic tour\, opera performance\, Victorian era music\, a silent auction\, hors d’oeuvres\, and a lush formal garden setting at The Carriage House at the Barney Estate. This event will take place on August 24 at 1pm. Tickets are $40 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Garden Club members and $50 for non-members\, and can be purchased online via Eventbrite. \nPurchase Tickets Here \nHighlighting work by the Springfield Garden Club and the Springfield Department of Public Parks\, the event features floral and garden designs fit for Victorian era garden strolls—Carriage House plantings information will be provided for those interested in how the Garden Club and Parks Department curate the estate’s gardens and planters. \nTake a stroll through history as well\, with a tour of the historic Carriage House\, including the second level\, which among other gems\, features Mr. Everett Barney’s office\, including a restored pastoral mural and a grandfather clock which has stood on the property since the Barney’s ownership. \nFinally\, hear youth artist Baillie DiStefano in an operatic performance in the Carriage House ballroom\, as she performs “Deh\, vieni\, non tardar\,” from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro”. \nSummer florals and fauna-inspired patterns encouraged\, to celebrate the “Flora & Fauna: A Forest Park Garden Party Fundraiser” theme! \nBountiful hors d’oeuvres will be served\, and historic and contemporary items and experiences will be featured in the silent auction. Cash bar available for libations. \nParking is off of Route 5 \n \n\n\nAbout the Carriage House & Gardens \nThe Carriage House at the Barney Estate was built in 1883\, alongside Pecousic Villa\, the towering mansion of Everett Barney\, a local ice skate manufacturer who owned much of what is now the western section of the park\, accounting for 175 acres. Pecousic Village was devastatingly demolished in the 1950s for the construction of Interstate 91\, but the Carriage House stands the test of time\, along with Barney’s well-landscaped grounds\, including ponds\, fountains\, a waterfall\, bridges\, and a network of paths. \nThe Carriage House sits snuggly within Forest Park—at 735 acres\, it is one of the largest municipal parks in the country. The park was established in 1884\, when Orrick H. Greenleaf—one of the city’s park commissioners—donated 65 acres of land on the south side of Sumner Avenue. The city accepted this offer in 1884\, and soon allocated funding for acquiring additional land adjacent to this property. This marked the start of Forest Park\, which would steadily grow with further donations—including the largest donation by Barney Everett—and land acquisitions throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. \nThe Springfield Union\, one of the city’s newspapers\, praised Barney for his landscaping work in his obituary in 1916\, writing: \n“Forest Park is Springfield’s great breathing ground\, and a trip there always includes a visit to Barney’s front yard. There he showed his passionate love for nature and that he was an expert horticulturalist. He planted there rare shrubs and trees from Europe\, Egypt\, China\, Japan and India\, and there he planned and maintained lily ponds containing nearly all varieties of lilies. There\, too\, he maintained a lotus pond. Mr. Barney’s nature was a restless\, untiring one\, and he changed his lawns and flower gardens frequently. His taste ran strongly to mathematical arrangement of flower beds and shrubs\, and one is constantly startled by coming suddenly on a stone deer or other piece of statuary.” \nToday\, The Carriage House is a frequent wedding and events venue\, and is home to the Springfield Garden Club\, which manages the plantings and gardens around the structure. \nSome historical excerpts from Lost New England & the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. \n\n\n\n\nSupport the Springfield Preservation Trust in its mission to preserve and protect properties in Springfield\, Massachusetts which have architectural\, historic\, educational\, or general cultural significance—including properties such as this one!—by attending our Annual Garden Party Fundraiser this year! \nTickets are $40 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Garden Club members and $50 for non-members\, and can be purchased online via Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto above: Performer Baillie DiStefano (right) performs in opera Acis and Galatea. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Guest Performer Baillie DiStefano \nWe are honored to have youth artist Baillie DiStefano performing with us at the event. Baillie will be performing “Deh\, vieni\, non tardar” (from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro”). \nAmong notable performances\, Baillie has performed as Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” and was a choir member for the “Final Fantasy: Distant Worlds” show at The Bushnell\, with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. She was also recently an ensemble member for opera Acis and Galatea while also serving as understudy for the part of Damon in that opera. She has also performed as a supporting vocalist with Grammy-winning artist Mr. G at multiple festivals and shows\, including the Green River Music Festival. \nBaillie was honored as a Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts’ 18 Under 18 recipient in 2023. She attended the Springfield Conservatory of the Arts and New England Music Camp for summers. She currently attends the University of Hartford\, double majoring in vocal performance and music education. \nAbout the Springfield Preservation Trust \nFounded in 1972\, the Springfield Preservation Trust strives to preserve and protect properties in Springfield that have architectural or historic significance. As the only non-profit\, non-government advocacy group for historic preservation in Springfield\, the Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future. To learn more\, visit its website at springfieldpreservation.org. \nAbout the Springfield Garden Club \nOrganized in 1917 and federated in 1928\, the Springfield Garden Club is “rooted in the past and still growing with a mission to create interest in the art of gardening\, stimulate the promotion of civic beauty through horticulture and conservation\, and encourage the appreciation of the visual art of designing with plant material. The club is a proud member of National Garden Clubs\, New England Garden Clubs\, Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts\, and Tower Hill Botanic Garden. To learn more\, visit its website at: springfieldgardenclubma.org.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/flora-fauna-historic-carriage-house-tour-garden-party-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Carriage House at the Barney Estate\, Route 5\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,House Tours & Parties
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SUMMARY:The Grand Homes of McKnight Historic District: A Historic Homes Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore restored Victorian gems on this self-guided tour through the storied residences of Springfield’s McKnight neighborhood. \nJoin us as the Springfield Preservation Trust proudly presents its beloved Annual Historic Homes Tour\, returning in 2025 with a spectacular focus on the grand\, storied residences of the McKnight Historic District—a neighborhood that quite literally gave Springfield its nickname: The City of Homes. \nFrom 1870 to 1910\, the McKnight neighborhood blossomed into Springfield’s first true suburban development\, and today remains New England’s largest collection of wood-frame Victorian homes. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Local Historic District\, McKnight stands as a living testament to an era of craftsmanship\, charm\, and architectural ambition. \nPurchase tickets on Eventbrite. \nPresented by the Springfield Preservation Trust\, this rare opportunity grants interior access to a curated selection of homes that have long captivated passersby. If you’ve ever admired these elegant facades from the sidewalk\, now is your moment to cross the threshold and experience the intricate woodwork\, vintage details\, and timeless charm that lies within. Don’t miss this immersive journey into Springfield’s architectural past—where every doorway tells a story. \nThis year’s self-guided tour offers rare interior access to some of the most stunning and meticulously restored homes in the district. These aren’t just beautiful facades you’ve admired from afar—now\, you’re invited to step inside and discover the hand-carved woodwork\, vibrant period details\, and the rich character that makes each home a masterpiece. \nMany of these homes underwent passionate restorations during the Victorian revival of the 1970s\, with homeowners honoring the original architecture and decorating interiors to reflect the elegance and spirit of the late 19th century. On this tour\, you’ll witness the very best of those efforts—a celebration of authenticity\, artistry\, and reverence for the past. \n🎟️ Tickets are $30 for non-members and $20 for members and include a detailed tour map with historical notes for each home. All homes are located within a three-block radius\, making the experience an easy\, scenic walk through tree-lined streets and timeless beauty. Tickets can be picked up at Thompson Triangle (the park in the triangle between St. James Avenue\, Worthington Street\, and Clarendon Street.) Ticketing opens at 12:45pm. Doors open at 1:00pm. Remember to check in with your tickets by 2:00pm at Thompson Triangle or buy tickets in person by 2pm on June 22. Street parking at Ingersoll Grove or Florida Street. \n✨ Whether you’re a preservation enthusiast\, an admirer of fine architecture\, or simply curious to peek behind the doors of Springfield’s most iconic homes\, this is your chance to wander\, wonder\, and be transported. \nAbout the Springfield Preservation Trust \nFounded in 1972\, the Springfield Preservation Trust strives to preserve and protect properties in Springfield that have architectural or historic significance. As the only non-profit\, non-government advocacy group for historic preservation in Springfield\, the Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future. Learn more at springfieldpreservation.org.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/mcknight-historic-homes-tour/
LOCATION:Thompson Triangle\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:House Tours & Parties
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SUMMARY:A Victorian Winter Wonderland—2025 Winter Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate this winter season at Loomis-Wesson Mansion in a Victorian Winter Wonderland. Victorian-inspired attire encouraged but optional. \nThe Springfield Preservation Trust’s 2025 Winter Fundraiser—with the theme “A Victorian Winter Wonderland”—will be held at the Loomis-Wesson Mansion\, the stately high gothic Victorian at 220 Maple Street\, courtesy of homeowner and host Angelene Huang.  \nEnter the mansion… and travel back in time to the Victorian period. Victorian-inspired attire is encouraged but optional—think brightly colored waistcoats\, vests\, and puff ties on the masculine side\, or long skirts\, bonnets\, and shawls\, on the feminine side… like a Charles Dickens novel! \nThe event\, taking place on January 26\, 2025\, at 1:00pm\, will feature music\, hors d’oeuvres\, wine\, beverages\, a silent auction\, 50/50 raffle\, and a historic home tour of the mansion.  \nSupport the Springfield Preservation Trust in its mission to preserve and protect properties in Springfield\, Massachusetts which have architectural\, historic\, educational\, or general cultural significance—including properties such as this one!—by attending our Annual Winter Fundraiser this year! \nTickets are sold out for this event. \nIf you bought a ticket please park your car at 1 Ames Hill Drive and then walk to 220 Maple Street. Please provide the name of the person who bought the tickets when entering the event. \nPhotos courtesy of Seven Roads Real Estate Media
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/victorian-winter-wonderland-2025-winter-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Loomis-Wesson Mansion\, 220 Maple Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:House Tours & Parties
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SUMMARY:Linen & Lace: A French Provincial Garden Party Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Springfield Preservation Trust’s Annual Garden Party Fundraiser\, featuring music\, hors d’oeuvres\, wine\, beverages\, and a gorgeous formal garden setting at Le’ Chateau Douillett\, the bed and breakfast and events venue at 400 Maple Street\, courtesy of homeowner and host Cheryl Duyette. \nSummer linen and lace encouraged\, to celebrate the “Linen & Lace: A French Provincial Garden Party Fundraiser” theme! \nAbout the Home & Gardens \nBuilt in 1929\, 400 Maple Street is historically known as the Clarence Schoo House—the mansion is Springfield’s only example of a French Provincial house and was one of the last large homes to be built in what is now recognized as the Maple Hill Historic District. French Provincial style was popular in the period between the two world wars and is usually reserved for people of wealth. The grandeur of the home translates\, too\, to its formal gardens. \nNestled behind the grand chateau\, the home’s formal French Provincial garden is characterized by its symmetrical and geometric design\, meticulous layout\, and use of hedges\, topiaries\, statues\, and water features. In the heart of this garden stands a magnificent marble fountain\, a centerpiece exuding grace and grandeur. Carved with intricate detail\, water cascades from the fountain’s tiers into a pristine basin below\, creating a serene melody that intermingles with the garden’s tranquility. Bluestone pathways guide visitors through meticulously manicured lawns and immaculate parterres adorned with vibrantly colored flowers\, including roses\, irises\, wisteria\, hydrangeas\, tulips\, echinacea\, lavender\, and daisies\, among many more varieties. \n“The plantings of a French Provincial property are usually heavily weighted in evergreens as well as flowers that are blue\, purple and white\,” Duyette shares. She keeps a garden log book of plantings in the library\, tracking how various flora are performing on the estate. Stroll the grounds to see how many you can identify. \nThe garden epitomizes the elegance and precision associated with the French formal gardening style\, showcasing meticulous design elements and an exquisite balance between natural beauty and human craftsmanship. \nSupport the Springfield Preservation Trust in its mission to preserve and protect properties in Springfield\, Massachusetts which have architectural\, historic\, educational\, or general cultural significance—including properties such as this one!—by attending our Annual Garden Party Fundraiser this year! \nMore about this Historic Home \n400 Maple Street is two stories in height\, smoothly stuccoed and topped off with a slate\, hipped roof. The windows of the second story have fine\, wrought iron balconies\, and there are large patios in the front and rear of the house\, accessible via large French doors. The original owners were Clarence J. and Grace H. Schoo. Clarence came to Springfield in 1920 and founded the General Fibre Box Co. He was intimately involved with the Eastern States Exposition\, serving as a trustee since 1926. As a benefactor of Springfield College\, he gave the classroom-science building which was dedicated in 1963 as the Clarence and Grace School Hall. Mr. Schoo was a lifelong friend of professional golfer Bobby Jones\, with whom he was a founding member of the Augusta National Golf Club. He frequently played there with President Eisenhower\, who affectionately referred to Clarence as “Schooey.” \nThe house is set on an acre of land that is beautifully landscaped. This was formerly part of the John Ames estate and was separated for the construction of this house. It was built in 1929 from designs of Boston architect John Barnard\, at the cost of $45\,000.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/linen-lace-a-french-provincial-garden-party-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Le’ Chateau Douillett\, 400 Maple Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:House Tours & Parties
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SUMMARY:Historic Homes Tour & Social in the Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District
DESCRIPTION:Tour historic homes in Springfield’s Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District\, then enjoy hors d’oeuvres\, music and libations at the post-tour social. \nSpringfield Preservation Trust to announce its 2024 Annual Historic Homes Tour\, taking place this year in the Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District. \nThe event will take place on Sunday\, June 2\, 2024 from 1:00-4:00pm\, followed by a social gathering at the Springfield Museums\, from 4:00-6:00pm\, where hors d’oeuvres\, libations\, and live music by Nick Di Maria Quartet are in store. All of the buildings on this tour are only accessible through stairs. Attendees can pick up their tour brochure at the parking lot on Bridge Street across from Kimball Towers. Attendees will park\, check in\, and pick up a tour brochure. Attendees will park for the social after 4pm at Springfield Museums. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the striking beauty of these historic homes and structures\, on the inside and out. This year\, the tour will focus on the Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District\, which contains notable examples of 19th century architecture\, both domestic and institutional. Additionally\, it contains the cultural center of the city\, located in one of the most unique urban open areas of its kind in Massachusetts. Quadrangle-Mattoon Street received its local historic district designation in 1972 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. \nPast historic homes tours have opened hundreds of homes\, showcased the wonderful neighborhoods of Springfield\, and even encouraged people to buy homes in the city. Previous tours have included homes in Forest Park Heights (2023)\, Colony Hills (2019)\, Atwater Park (2018)\, Maple Street (2017)\, and McKnight (2016). The tour was canceled in 2020\, 2021\, and 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.\nTickets are $20 (tour-only)\, $50 (social-only) or $70 (tour+social) for SPT members\, and $25 (tour-only)\, $55 (social-only)\, or $80 (tour+social) for non-members. All tour proceeds support the Springfield Preservation Trust’s mission of preserving\, protecting\, and promoting properties in Springfield which have architectural\, historic\, educational\, or general cultural significance. \nThe Historic Homes Tour & Social are made possible by sponsors\, as well as by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/historic-homes-tour-social-in-the-quadrangle-mattoon-street-historic-district/
LOCATION:Kimball Towers\, 140 Chestnut Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:House Tours & Parties
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SUMMARY:Annual Historic House Garden Party Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Springfield Preservation Trust’s Annual Garden Party Fundraiser\, featuring music\, hors d’oeuvres\, wine\, beverages\, and a gorgeous garden setting\, courtesy of homeowners and hosts Vana Nespor and Alfred Whitehouse at 48 Park Edge Avenue in Forest Park Heights Historic District.  This event will take place on August 20 from 1 -4 pm.  Please buy your tickets through Eventbrite. \nFrom voluminous hydrangea to healing echinacea\, the flowers\, herbs\, and green-thumb prowess displayed in these gardens will have you dreaming that summer never ends. \nSupport the Springfield Preservation Trust in its mission to preserve and protect properties in Springfield\, Massachusetts which have architectural\, historic\, educational\, or general cultural significance—including properties such as this one!—by attending our Annual Garden Party Fundraiser this year!
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/annual-historic-house-garden-party-fundraiser/
LOCATION:48 Park Edge Avenue\, 48 Park Edge Avenue\, Springfield\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,House Tours & Parties
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SUMMARY:Historic Homes Tour & Social in Forest Park Heights Historic District
DESCRIPTION:Tour historic homes in Springfield’s Forest Park Heights Historic District\, then enjoy hors d’oeuvres\, music\, and libations at the post-tour social. \nSpringfield Preservation Trust is excited to announce the return of its annual Historic Homes Tour\, taking place this year in the Forest Park Heights Historic District. \nThe event will take place on Sunday\, June 25\, 2023 from 1:00-4:00pm\, followed by a social gathering at 73 Washington Rd\, from 4:00-6:00pm\, where hors d’oeuvres and libations will be served and multiple live entertainment acts will entertain. \nHomes & structures that will be featured include: \n\n70 Bellevue Avenue\n83 Magnolia Terrace\n23 Washington Road\n68 Washington Road\n361 Sumner Avenue (Trinity Church)\n4 Garfield Street (Straitway to Heaven Church)\n73 Washington Road (post-tour social location)\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the striking beauty of these historic homes and structures\, on the inside and out. \nThis year\, the tour will focus on the Forest Park Heights Historic District\, one of the largest local historic districts in Massachusetts. Abutting Springfield’s 735-acre Forest Park\, from which it gets its name\, the neighborhood features 600 homes that reflect the most popular styles from the 1890s to the 1920s. Forest Park Heights received its local historic district designation in 1975 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The neighborhood is touted for its proximity to Forest Park\, which features walking trails\, playing fields\, a zoo\, lakes\, ponds\, and more—and also hosts Bright Nights at Forest Park\, the northeast’s premier annual holiday lighting experience. \nPast historic homes tours have opened hundreds of homes\, showcased the wonderful neighborhoods of Springfield\, and even encouraged people to buy homes in the city. Previous tours have included homes in Colony Hills (2019)\, Atwater Park (2018)\, Maple Street (2017)\, and McKnight (2016). The tour was canceled in 2020\, 2021\, and 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. \nTickets are $45 (tour+social)\, $35 (social-only)\, and $15 (tour-only) for SPT members\, and $55 (tour+social)\, $40 (social-only)\, and $20 (tour-only). All tour proceeds support the Springfield Preservation Trust’s mission of preserving and protecting properties in Springfield which have architectural\, historic\, educational\, or general cultural significance. \nThe Historic Homes Tour & Social are made possible by sponsors and ticket sales\, as well as by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n70 Bellevue Avenue (Photo courtesy Springfield Preservation Trust / Jeff Morgan) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n83 Magnolia Terrace (Photo courtesy Springfield Preservation Trust / Derek Strahan) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n23 Washington Road (Photo courtesy Springfield Preservation Trust / Michelle Langan) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n68 Washington Road (Photo courtesy Springfield Preservation Trust / Michelle Langan) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n361 Sumner Avenue\, Trinity Church (Photo courtesy Springfield Preservation Trust / Michelle Langan) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4 Garfield Street\, Straitway to Heaven Church (Photo courtesy of Springfield Preservation Trust / Michelle Langan) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n73 Washington Road (Photo courtesy Springfield Preservation Trust / Michelle Langan)
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/historic-homes-tour-social-in-forest-park-heights-historic-district/
LOCATION:73 Washington Rd\, Springfield\, MA 01108\, 73 Washington Rd\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:House Tours & Parties
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