Posted Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Final House and Garden Tour of the 05-06 Season Set for March 17th & 18th
OIRF finishes an exciting tour season with five distinctive and beautiful Key West Homes.
Old Island Restoration Foundation March House and Garden Tour
Friday & Saturday, March 17 & 18 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Tickets $25.00 for admission to all five homes
Tickets may be purchased at:
The Oldest House Museum & Gardens, 322 Duval Street 10-4 pm
TIB Bank, 330 Whitehead St., during banking hours
TIB Bank 3618 N. Roosevelt Blvd., during banking hours
Senses at Play Gallery, 1022 Duval Street, Noon to 9pm
and at the featured homes ONLY on the tour dates and during tour hours:
OVERVIEW OF THE FIVE TOUR HOMES FOR MARCH:
1. 1119 Johnson ST. * Home of Dr. Warren Monson and Susan Monson *
This lovely Casa Marina home has brick walkways to the gardens, pool, coral fountain and waterfall. The home’s easy access to the outdoors represents quintessential Key West living. 0.48 miles to:
2. 1211 Catherine ST. * Home of William Welch *
The “Strunk House”, built in 1933 by the lumber and construction company family which supplied Key West’s building growth for many years. The beautifully renovated home is solidly constructed and spacious. 0.07 miles to:
3. 1110 Georgia ST. * Home of Alan D. Cheek *
The turn of the century home and adjoining sheds built in the 1930’s, have been completely refurbished. The sheds, painstakingly restored, are now a beautiful guest cottage in the gardens next to the pool. Around the corner to the right to:
4. 1219 Eliza ST. * Home of William and Jeanine Smith *
Built in the early 1930’s, this house was recently restored with original Dade County Pine walls and many of the original floors, windows and doors throughout. 0.64 miles to:
5. 1110 Curry Lane * Home of John Dell and Barry Philipson *
This circa 1893 home is on the National Register of Historic Places. Recently renovated, this classic, shotgun style house is tucked away on a quaint Key West Lane.
Proceeds benefit the Foundation's grant, education, and scholarship programs; its Collection and the Oldest House Museum & Gardens and the Mallory Square Museum.
Call 305-294-9502 or visit www.OIRF.org for more information.
