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Tour of Homes FAQs
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Q. Is there more than one Tour each year?
A. No, the Tour takes place the first weekend in May. In 2008 it will be Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. |
Q. What are the hours?
A. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. |
Q. When will tickets be available?
A. Early April 2008. |
Q. Where can we purchase tickets?
A. The Pacific Northwest Shop, Stadium Thriftway, the Westgate, Union Avenue, and Fircrest branches of Columbia Bank, and the Tacoma Historical Society Exhibit Center at 747 Broadway.
During the tour tickets will be on sale at the reception center, First Congregational Church, 918 Division Ave.
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Q. What does a ticket cost?
A.Tickets cost $20. Tacoma Historical Society members in good standing may purchase tickets at the Society's Exhibit Center (747 Broadway) for $15. Tickets are good for both days, but allow only one visit per house.
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Q. Is there a children’s price?
A. No. We do not encourage children to take the tour. |
Q. How long has the Tour of Historic Tacoma Homes been offered?
A. It began in 1993. |
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Q. How do I suggest a home for a future Tour?
A. Leave us a message with the address and, if you know it, the owner’s name. Our message phone is (253) 472-3738. You can write us at PO Box 1865, Tacoma 98401, or e-mail us at
hometour@tacomahistory.org.
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Q. I think I would like to be a docent. Is any training required?
A. We conduct training sessions before the Tour. We supply information about our expectations for docents and about the house you would be assigned to. |
