Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance for the 17th annual Friendship House Tour on September 19, which this year focuses on houses exemplifying tradition and innovation.
The tour will allow visitors to explore seven homes that have been extensively renovated by their owners, in order to highlight either historic preservation, or unique redesign.
"Friendship is an incredible community with unique homes and homeowners who welcome diversity, appreciate historic and distinctive architecture, and embrace preserving the buildings and green spaces for future generations," says Kim Mangan, house tour committee co-chair.
Some of the highlights include Dan Holland and Kasia Sudol's 19th century house on 127 Roup Avenue, which respects the original floor plan, but features a slew of contemporary conveniences and touches. Another home to check out is Robin Snyder's at 108 South Fairmont Street, which boasts a specially designed mud room and vaulted third floor ceiling.
In addition to the historic houses, guests will also be invited to tour four apartments at the Glass Lofts at 5491 Penn Avenue. Each of the lofts has been personalized by its owner, with a wide variety of quirky designs.
As an added bonus, visitors will be offered free food from an assortment of the finest restaurants in the East End.
The Friendship House Tour is organized by a seven member committee, with the help of individual homeowners interested in displaying their homes' historic architectural touches.
Tickets for the tour cost $20 the day of, or $18 in advance from
Friendship House Tour.
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Source: Emily Parkinson, media contact for Friendship Development Associates
Writer:
John Farley
Image courtesy Friendship Development Associates