18th Annual Heritage Homes Tour
May 22, 2010
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$23 members / $28 non-members
Advance Ticket Sales CLOSED
Buy Tickets Day of Event at
Tour Headquarters at Episcopal Church
of the Good Shepherd, 3201 Windsor Rd.
How the Tour Works
Photos of Featured Homes
Map of Featured Homes
The Heritage Society of Austin is very excited to announce “Livin’ in River City”, the 18th annual Heritage Homes Tour. This year’s tour will explore how the lower Colorado River shaped the development of West Austin. Six architectural gems will tell the story of Austinites beating the summer heat by retreating to fishing cabins and summer homes near the river, which eventually evolved into the Tarrytown neighborhood.
Tour highlights will include fascinatingly unique stone homes on Scenic Drive which began as fishing cabins, including one where Robert Redford spent his youthful summers. We are also proud to present two grand Landmark homes that illustrate the later development of the area.
Architectural Historian Peter Flagg Maxson will be presenting a 30 minute History of the Neighborhood Lecture to ticket buyers the day of the tour at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm at 2005 Scenic Drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Purchase Tickets
Tickets are available the day of the tour at Tour Headquarters at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd at 3201 Windsor Rd. (SW corner of Windsor & Exposition). Tickets sales are final and there will be no refunds. Tour will be held rain or shine.
Where to Begin the Tour
You must begin the tour at the Tour Headquarters at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd at 3201 Windsor Rd. (SW corner of Windsor & Exposition).
Guests who bought advance tickets on-line must check in at Will Call at Tour Headquarters and receive a wristband.
Guests who purchased a paper ticket at a consignment location must exchange it for a wristband at Tour Headquarters.
Wristbands will provide entry into the Featured Homes.
Parking
No parking will be allowed on Tarry Trail.
Please follow directional signage to park on
Mt. Laurel when visiting 2900 Tarry Trail.
Otherwise, please use free street parking found throughout the neighborhood. Please respect "No Parking" signs.
Visiting the Houses
The houses may be visited in any order after a wristband is obtained at Tour Headquarters. Docents at each home will share information on the architecture and history of each property. This is a walking tour. The homes are historic, and there are some stairs and uneven walking surfaces. No strollers, smoking, pets, pointy high heels or photography allowed in the featured homes.
Consignment Locations:
Breed & Co.
718 W. 29th St.
3663 Bee Caves Rd.
Restoration Hardware
1000 Research Blvd. #133
Zinger Hardware & General Merchant
2438 W. Anderson Ln.
Tarrytown Pharmacy
2425-D Exposition Blvd.
Nau's Enfield Drug
115 W. Lynn St., 78703
Personally Yours
5416 Parkcrest Drive
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