The walking tour is an inside look at homes, condominiums or apartments, many built in the 1880s and early 1900s. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of décor, from ornate Victorian to Turn-of-the-Century, roaring Twenties to new built within the last few years. Property owners provide a personal tour detailing renovations and preservation projects, both inside and outside.

The Sherman Hill Association is pleased to announce that a percentage of all tickets sales will be donated to neighborhood non-profit organizations.

Sherman Hill is one of Des Moines’ oldest surviving neighborhoods. From its establishment in the 1870s, this neighborhood continues to maintain a prominent place in Des Moines historic heritage. Recognized as a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and by the City of Des Moines as part of the Neighborhood Revitalization Program, Sherman Hill offers a unique mix of Victorian, Queen Anne, Italianate, Turn-of-the-Century Four Squares, Double Houses, Stick Style and Flemish architecture.

More details about the 2012 Home Tour will be coming soon!

If you are interested in volunteering or having your home on this year’s tour, please contact Ryan at ryanphowell@gmail.com

Each weekly box is guaranteed to have at least five different kinds of organic produce, plus a newsletter with easy recipes and storage tips. Deliveries usually begin around June 1. The produce is grown at Henry A. Wallace’s birthplace farm near Orient, IA. Several Sherman Hill neighbors are subscribers, and we have a few more spots available for this season.

Cost is $425, with a deposit of half due at registration and the balance due by May 1. A complete brochure and registration form is attached.

You can visit their web site at www.wallace.org or contact anntaylor@wallace.org to find out more about the program.

Please check out the flyer below for more information:

CSA tri fold 2012 web

Neighbors or Press, please contact Rochelle Burnett or Ryan Howell for participation or more information.

Start Location: 1910 Cottage Grove

More information available here on our website.
See you this weekend!

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 35^th 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 19^th 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:

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.