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On
the second Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. (6 p.m. in June, July, August and September), GHPA presents
a docent-guided walking tour of an architecturally and/or
historically significant area of Houston. $10 per person
($7 for GHPA members). Reservations are not required.
Private tours are also available. Learn
more about the Walking Tours Program >
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June 14: Broadacres
Join the Walking Tours Program as we visit one of Houston's loveliest residential areas, Broadacres. Broadacres was among the residential districts developed near Rice University in the early 20th century. The breathtaking oak allees and landscaping of other common areas are the work of William Ward Watkin, supervising architect for the Rice campus. The homes in Broadacres were designed by Houston's most famous architects, including Birdsall Briscoe, John Staub, Alfred C. Finn and Harvin Moore. Their occupants were leaders in oil, cotton, lumber, banking and railroads, and their stories are as fascinating as the architecture.
Broadacres is a City of Houston and a National Register Historic District.
Tickets will be sold beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Broadacres Park at the corner of North Boulevard and Parkway. [map] The last tour group will leave shortly after 6 p.m. Street parking is available on Parkway and North and South boulevards, but please respect residents by not blocking their driveways or walks. Restrooms will not be available, and please note that this tour will not visit the interiors of any homes.
Days may
be cloudy or sunny ...
In the event of
inclement weather on the day of a tour,
watch this page for the up-to-the-minute
status of the tour and any changes dictated
by the weather. Remember: GHPA walks, rain
or shine!
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July 12: Westmoreland Historic District *
August 9: Woodland Heights *
September 13: Universtity of St. Thomas/Menil campus *
October 11: Warehouse DistrictNovember 8: Downtown Deco
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