The Parkside Community Association presents the 13th Annual Tour of Homes on Sunday, May 22nd from 11:00 am – 4:30 pm. This popular tour will have TEN outstanding homes for you to explore. Visitors are promised a fascinating look inside historical residences in Buffalo’s beautiful Historic District of Parkside. Some of the homes reflect their 19th century origin in architectural style with their interiors and furnishings. Others offer an exciting contemporary approach to city living. Onsite docents will provide history of the homes and will be available for questions.

Come see for yourself why Parksiders and out-of-towners alike say this event “is the best tour”. The tour begins at the Church of the Good Shepherd, on the corner of Jewett Parkway and Summit Avenue in Buffalo. Information, tickets, and maps will be available at the start of the tour. A mini tour of the Darwin Martin House Complex is included in the ticket price. This includes the Gardener’s Cottage, Barton House, and the Visitors Center.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 the day of the tour, and $13 for PCA members. Advance tickets can be obtained by visiting the PCA office, 2318 Main Street in Buffalo on Saturday, May 21 9 am to 12 noon. Proceeds benefit the continuing work of the Parkside Community Association. No children under the age of twelve please. Event is held rain or shine.

The Parkside Community Association is Buffalo’s oldest, largest and most active neighborhood associations in the City of Buffalo. The Parkside area contains superb examples of such diverse architectural styles such as the American Four Square, Victorian, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and the Arts & Crafts bungalow. The 1880 thru 1930 building period includes designs by prominent local architects E.B. Green and William Sydney Wicks.

Home Tour 2010 Slide Show

Tickets can be purchased Saturday May 21 at the PCA office from 9 am to 12 noon. Tickets previously purchased will be available to pick up the day of the Tour at the PCA table located in front of the Church of the Good Shepherd. Tickets may also be purchased on Sunday at the tour.