Certainly Key West's conch cottages, grand mansions and historic homes add to the unique nature of our little island city. For such a small city, Key West is home to an amazing array of breathtaking architecture that spans over generations. Thanks to the lack of money in the early 1900's and then a few smart people who strove to preserve the old island homes in the 60's and 70's, Key West now offers an old world charm that attracts and enchants people. Evey year the Old Island Restoration Foundation hosts the Historic Home and Garden Tour, allowing visitors to go inside and explore some of the islands most amazing homes. The next tour date is February 17 and 18 from 10am-4pm. If you have never had the opportunity to go on one of these tours it is well worth the $25 ticket and a super way to really explore Key West and learn some of its tales and history. The upcoming tour has 5 homes listed plus 2 bonus locations. The first bonus location is the Old Firehouse that is not even open to the public yet. Soon to be opening as a Firehouse Museum, tour 1907 structure and see the steam powered horse drawn fire truck that served Key West. The second bonus location is the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden where your ticket will allow you free admission to GardenFest 2012, where you can join in on the plant and art fair and learn the history of the gardens themselves, once a WPA project to lure visitors to the keys. To see a listing of the 5 homes on the tour and more information visit: http://www.oirf.org/event.php?id=6. To purchase tickets visit the site or call 305-294-9501.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Historic Home and Garden Tours, Feb 17&18.
Certainly Key West's conch cottages, grand mansions and historic homes add to the unique nature of our little island city. For such a small city, Key West is home to an amazing array of breathtaking architecture that spans over generations. Thanks to the lack of money in the early 1900's and then a few smart people who strove to preserve the old island homes in the 60's and 70's, Key West now offers an old world charm that attracts and enchants people. Evey year the Old Island Restoration Foundation hosts the Historic Home and Garden Tour, allowing visitors to go inside and explore some of the islands most amazing homes. The next tour date is February 17 and 18 from 10am-4pm. If you have never had the opportunity to go on one of these tours it is well worth the $25 ticket and a super way to really explore Key West and learn some of its tales and history. The upcoming tour has 5 homes listed plus 2 bonus locations. The first bonus location is the Old Firehouse that is not even open to the public yet. Soon to be opening as a Firehouse Museum, tour 1907 structure and see the steam powered horse drawn fire truck that served Key West. The second bonus location is the Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden where your ticket will allow you free admission to GardenFest 2012, where you can join in on the plant and art fair and learn the history of the gardens themselves, once a WPA project to lure visitors to the keys. To see a listing of the 5 homes on the tour and more information visit: http://www.oirf.org/event.php?id=6. To purchase tickets visit the site or call 305-294-9501.
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