2008 River Bend Home Tour Features Turn of Century Architecture
The River Bend Neighborhood boasts a wide range of architectural styles. From the Victorian houses with their ornate gingerbread trim, to the Prairie Style homes with their organic symmetry, there is a little something for everyone.
This year’s River Bend Neighborhood Homes Tour focuses attention on Des Moines architects at the turn of the 20th century. There will be six houses on the tour this year, showcasing the work of three different architects.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 6th, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, September 7th, 11 am to 4 pm.
Tickets: $10 for adults & $5 for individuals under 17
Tickets available for purchase at the Wherry 2 Building, 1612 6th Avenue
(at the corner of 6th and College, right next to Something Good Restaurant).
Parking: available same location as ticket sales, behind the Wherry 2 Building, 1612 6th Avenue
(at the corner of 6th and College, right next to Something Good Restaurant)
Transportation to featured homes will be provided.
*Host Homes: 1330 9th St., home of Carolyn Jenison & Angela Thorne
410 Franklin Ave., home of Mike Hildebrand & Maurice Adair.
Lunch: There will be snacks at both Host Homes available for purchase. Also, the restaurants on 6th Ave. will be open for lunch both days.
Categorized as: Home Tours
