16th Annual Heritage Homes Tour
May 17, 2008
Atomic Austin: Mid-Century Modern
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Moonlight & Martinis: Twilight Tour
Tour: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Party: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
ADVANCE TICKET SALES CLOSED.
Tickets Available the day of the tour at any of the featured homes.
President-elect Dwight Eisenhower had just returned from Korea. A first-class stamp was 3 cents. America had just seen its first magazine-style TV show, something called “The Today Show” starring Dave Garroway. And “Singin’ in the Rain” was playing at the Paramount Theatre across the street from Scarborough’s Department Store.
The Heritage Society of Austin pays homage to the city’s modernist roots and honors some of Austin’s premier mid-century architects during the Mid-Century Modern-themed Heritage Homes Tour on May 17th. This 16th annual tour has been revised to include both a daytime self-driving tour from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm then a Twilight Tour, also a self-driving tour, beginning at 6:30 which will conclude at a Mid-Century Modern bash starting at 8:00 at the final featured home. (Text by Sydney Rubin)
Read more about the tour and featured properties.
2008 Featured Properties Images
Featured House Locations Map
Detailed Google Directional Map
Moonlight & Martinis: Mid-Century Modern Twilight Tour and Party
Spend the evening visiting three of Austin's premier residences, featuring one with an authentic Bomb Shelter. Cap off your night at a Vegas style cocktail party in a setting overlooking the spectacular skyline of Austin. Swoon to Rat Pack Style Tribute Entertainment by The Lucky Strikes.Try your luck at casino tables. Relish Fifties Gourmet Fare and Signature Vegas cocktails. Break out your hippest threads a la Dean Martin & Audrey Hepburn and swing in style. All tickets will be held at Will Call. This is a self-driving tour. Featured Houses from 6:30-8:30: 2405 Ridgeview, 204 McConnell. Party House from 8:00-11:00: 112 Skyline Dr. $75 per person
"When Mid-Century Modern Came to Austin" Lecture
We are pleased to present Riley Triggs from the University of Texas School of Architecture as the featured speaker at this lecture on the major styles, distinguishing features, and prominent architects of Mid-Century Modern Architecture. Reception with appetizers and wine will begin the event. Tuesday, May 13, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
All Saints' Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 209 W. 27th St. Parking: Free lot located south of church off of Whitis. Paid Parking at UT garage on 27th St. east of the church. $15 per person.
"20th Century Design" Lecture
We are pleased to present Dwayne Jones from Galveston, Texas and Chris Thurman of Sputnik Modern of Dallas as the featured speakers at this lecture on the evolution of styles leading to Mid-Century Modern design and prominent designers of interiors and furnishings. Reception with appetizers and wine will begin the event. Thursday, May 15, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 512 Rio Grande, Use Street Parking, $15 per person
How the Day Tour Works
The tour will be a self-driving tour. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at any Day Tour home the day of the tour. The names of guests who bought advanced tickets will be held at Will Call at each featured house on the Day Tour. Ticket purchasers will be given a pass to enter all the homes. The houses may be visited in any order. Please use free street parking found throughout the neighborhoods.
How the Twilight Tour Works
The tour will be a self-driving tour. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at any Twilight Tour home during their featured hours .Twilight Tour tickets are NOT available at consignment locations. The names of guests who bought advanced tickets will be held at Will Call at each featured house. Ticket purchasers will be given a pass to enter all the homes. The houses may be visited in any order. Please use free street parking found throughout the neighborhoods.
All sales f nal on all events, no refunds will be issued. Event will be held rain or shine. On-line sales end Friday, May 16 at 3:00.
Please, no strollers, photography, high heels, or smoking inside the homes.
TOUR TICKETS
Day Tour: $15 member/$22 non-member/$15 children
Moonlight & Martinis: Twilight Tour & Party: $75 guest
Consignment Locations:
(Available Late April)
All images courtesy Shoehorn Design.
