Post Office Box 1754
Sarasota, Florida 34230
telephone 941 953.8727
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Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation
www.historicsarasota.org
19th ANNUAL SARASOTA HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
SHOWCASES CHEROKEE PARK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –
The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation is proud to announce their 19th Annual Historic Homes Tour on Sunday, March 1, from 11 AM to 5 PM.
The four homes featured on the tour are located in historic Cherokee Park. Platted in 1925, Cherokee Park is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city of Sarasota and retains much of its original streetscape and character.. The neighborhood is located west of Osprey Avenue near Webber Street.
1700 North Dr.
This Moderne styled home was built in 1935 for Benton Powell and his wife. Mr. Powell was a long time president and chairman of the board of Palmer Bank and publisher of the Sarasota Tribune until it merged with the Sarasota Herald. Current owners Barry and Judy Alexander are British automobile aficionados and collectors.
1500 North Dr.
This pecky cypress beauty, located on Sarasota Bay, features views unlike any other.
It was built in 1939 and has passed through the hands of Baron Raymond de Luze of France, Gordon and Janis H. Palmer (a grandson of Bertha Palmer), and the Salvation Army. It has numerous additions added to the original structure, which simply add to its beauty.
1606 South Dr.
This two story white cypress and masonry home was designed by Albert Moore Saxe and built in 1938. The home has been renovated and enjoys a second story balcony which gives the home a distinctively southern flavor. Its gardens are also important part of this home’s attraction. So much so that they were featured in the Sarasota Garden Club's Founder’s Circle Tour in 1995.
1607 South Dr.
This Mediterranean Revival Style home was built in 1926, by Pat Enniss, and is the oldest home in the neighborhood. It has been renovated/restored several times, but retains its original charm and character. The last restoration was done by locally-renown Pat Ball, who will be on hand to discuss his work.
As an added bonus, the Sarasota Trolley will be available to transport you from home to home. You may enjoy the beautiful sites along the way, while learning about the history of the neighborhood presented by Sarasota County Historic Preservation Specialist, Lorrie Muldowney and others.
The $20.00 tickets may be purchased in advance at the following locations:
· DAVIDSON DRUGS -1281 S. Tamiami Trail, 5124 Ocean Blvd. and 6595 Midnight Pass Road
· HISTORIC SPANISH POINT - 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey
· SARASOTA ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE - www.SarasotaSalvage.com - 1093 Central Ave.
· SARASOTA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER - 6062 Porter Way
· SARASOTA NEWS AND BOOKS - 1341 Main
· SARASOTA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER - 701 N. Tamiami Trail
Tickets may also be purchased the day of the tour at any of the tour homes.
The mission of the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation is to preserve and enhance our historic places. We invite you to celebrate Sarasota’s rich architectural heritage and diversity by visiting these beautiful homes. For more information, call the Alliance at 953-8727.
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