Spring Housewalk
The Wilmette Historical Museum is pleased to announce its 30th annual Spring Housewalk, “A Stroll in the GLOW.” This year’s housewalk explores the elegant, tree-lined neighborhood of southeast Wilmette that includes the charming streets of Gregory, Laurel, Oakwood and Woodbine Avenues (hence the acronym “GLOW”). This area of east Wilmette was one of the last to be subdivided. All four homes on the stroll date from the neighborhood’s early development around 100 years ago as American residential architecture was breaking away from Victorian excesses to the simplified, Prairie and Craftsman styles. Visitors will be able to tour inside each home. Housewalk highlights include stunning art glass windows and doors, beautiful fireplaces, original 1910s lighting fixtures, exquisite woodwork and built-in features such as benches and buffets. These homes range from a one-story, Arts and Crafts gem to a three-story, Prairie-style sensation. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore the houses in this tucked-away section of Wilmette.
Guides will be on hand to enhance the interior tours with details about the history and beautiful, architectural elements that give each home its unique character. Housewalk ticket-holders will receive an informative brochure about the history, architecture and early owners of the four homes. The housewalk is a great event for history buffs, home remodelers, and for those who are just curious and would enjoy an afternoon stroll and fun outing.
The Spring Housewalk is held each year to support the work of the Wilmette Historical Museum in preserving our village’s past. The Museum appreciates the generous support of AAA Rodriguez Plumbing, Inc.; Chalet Landscape, Nursery & Garden Center; de Giulio kitchen design; Goldberg General Contracting; Hanson Roofing, Inc.; Heritage Trail Mall Ltd.; Millen Hardware Store; Morgante Wilson Architects; Nature’s Perspective Landscaping; North Shore Community Bank and Trust; Oscar Isberian Rugs; Plaza del Lago; R. H. Witt Heating Cooling & Electric; and The SFC Team/Coldwell Banker, all sponsors of this year’s housewalk.
Date and Time
Sunday May 21, 2017
1:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Sunday, May 21, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location
Pick up tickets on Sunday, May 21 at 609 Ridge Road, Wilmette
Fees/Admission
Tickets purchased in advance receive a discount and are $40 for Museum members; $50 for non-members; and $25 for high school or college students. Advance tickets may be purchased until Saturday, May 20th at 5:00 p.m. by visiting the Museum’s website at www.wilmettehistory.org, calling the Museum at (847) 853-7666 or stopping by the Museum, 609 Ridge Road, during regular hours, Sunday through Thursday, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. On May 21st, tickets are for sale at the Museum from 12:30 - 2:30 pm. and are $50 for Museum members; $60 for non-members and $25 for students. Credit cards and cash are accepted.