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Dedicated to preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of Key West, Florida.

Posted Sunday, February 4, 2007

Please Join Us For the February House Tour
The dates are February tour are 16th & 17th, 10 A.M.- 4 P.M.

Proceeds from the OIRF House and Garden Tours benefit the preservation of the architecture and cultural heritage of Key West.

The following is a list of the FebruaryTour Homes

1415 VON PHISTER ST. - Home of Gail and Allen Hinand
This home has grown considerably from its 1950s configuration. The renovations included converting a former carport space into a large living room and adding a Florida room.

1236 WASHINGTON ST. - Home of Michael McManus and Charlene Goff
This 1960s house was just completely redesigned and renovated by the present owners. The home has an ambience of luxury and space for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining.

1304 REYNOLDS ST. - Home of Barry and Eve Andrews
Constructed in 1909 by ship builders, this shotgun house maintains a nautical theme in its furnishings and decor. The recent restoration and renovation included creating the vaulted ceilings.

621 CANFIELD LN (Enter off Grinnell Street)- Home of Rudy Molinet and Harry Hoehn
Nestled on a quaint lane, this nearly 100 year old Conch classic is a beautiful example of a wide, 3 bay shotgun house. This historic home has recently been lovingly renovated and restored.

511 FRANCES ST - Home of Shirley and Frank Piku
Built in the late 1800s, this beautiful, renovated house is referred to as The Lily House, after a previous owner. The owners have perpetuated the lily theme in details throughout the home.

Advance reservations are not necessary.
Tickets, at $25 per person, can be purchased a week before the tour at four different locations:
1. Key West’s Oldest House & Gardens 322 Duval Street
2. KW-Light Gallery 534 Fleming Street
3. TIB Bank branches 330 Whitehead Street and 3618 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
4. Senses at Play Gallery 1022 Duval Street
5. The featured homes during Tour hours.