FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Kim Pfannebecker
636-443-3347
kim.pfannebecker@gmail.com
Sherman Hill Office 515-284-5717
Sherman Hill Home Tour welcomes visitors to DOORS TO THE PAST
A Walking Tour of Historic Homes
Des Moines, IOWA (DATE) – Sherman Hill, one of Des Moines’ oldest neighborhoods, announces the 35th Doors to the Past walking tour of historic homes Sept. 17-18 and 24-25. New to this year’s walking tour is Hilltop Talents at the Mickle Center! It will feature live music and items created or collected by Sherman Hill residents, including art, antiques and other specialty items. The Des Moines Women’s club will be providing brown bag lunches and beverages so you can sit, relax, and refresh.
The tour has become a Des Moines’ staple, featuring 10-12 historic homes built in the 19th century. The walking tour allows visitors to tour homes at a leisurely pace as homeowners and volunteers guide walkers through homes, describing the history and architecture of each structure. The homes are in various stages of restoration, giving visitors a unique view of the neighborhood.
A district rich in history, Sherman Hill has evolved dramatically from its beginnings in the early 1870s. An initiative to restore the area and many of the buildings back to their original glory began in the 1970s, and Sherman Hill was officially listed in the National Register of Historic Districts in 1982.
Today the restoration continues, as many of the buildings are still being rehabilitated to their original forms. Sherman Hill is home to more than 150 homes and apartment buildings, representing Victorian, Queen Anne, Italianate, Classic, Stick and Flemish styles of architecture.
Sept. 17-18 and 24-25
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$15/weekend or $20/both weekends,
Students: $5, Children 12 and under: FREE
Advance tickets are available at a discount price of $10/weekend or $15/both weekends: Purchase tickets here online or at the advance ticket locations listed below.
*Group discounts are available.
To purchase advance tickets, visit the following locations:
Hoyt Sherman Place
1501 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Gateway Market
2002 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312-4922
Dahl’s
3425 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312-3976
Dahl’s
1819 Beaver Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310-3899
Dahl’s
5003 Ep True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265-2852
During the tour, tickets can be purchased and picked up at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. For more information, contact Kim Pfannebecker at 636-443-3347 or kim.pfannebecker@gmail.com.
