Heritage Hill Weekend Tour of Homes
Event Information
About this event
**Tickets are valid for both Saturday and Sunday**
Seven families have graciously offered to open the doors of their lovely and well-loved homes in this historically significant and vibrant neighborhood. Two public buildings - the historic Calkins Law Office and the Custer Alumni House, recently restored by Grand Rapids Community College - are also included in the tour.
A variety of architectural styles are represented this year from an elegant brick Georgian Revival with ornate woodwork to a simple, cozy working-class home. A Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece whose Prairie Style looked to the future contrasts with a Shingle Style Victorian Grand Old Lady steeped in the past, acting in her current role as a charming bed and breakfast. An artistic interior redesign has creatively transformed an American Craftsman Style home while a brick Tudor retains its original classic beauty. There is also an imposing Georgian Revival, which is newly renovated, on the tour.
Mechanics of Tour:
- Shuttle buses run continuously through the tour route and stop at each tour location; you may ride the shuttle, walk or a combination thereof. Please note that most locations are not ADA accessible.
- Grand Rapids Community College DeVos Campus @ 435 Fulton Street East can be a first stop for wristbands, brochures with map, parking, restrooms and a shuttle bus stop.
- Parking will be available at GRCC (435 Fulton St. E) as well as various other locations throughout the neighborhood. Limited on-street parking is available throughout the neighborhood but please abide by any “no parking” restrictions posted.
- Tour homes may be seen in any order.
- The tour is self-guided but there are guides at each stop to tell you a little of the history and architecture.
- Tour locations may be seen all in one day or you may choose to see some on Saturday and some on Sunday; your ticket is good for both days.
- Please note that most locations are not ADA accessible.
- Event occurs rain or shine.
- Masks are not required, but are welcomed.
Tour Locations Include:
423 Madison Ave. SE
434 Morris Ave. SE
505 College Ave. SE
240 Prospect Ave. SE
27 College Ave. NE
227 College Ave. SE
562 Prospect Ave. SE
473 E. Fulton Street
Calkins Law Office at 201 State St. SE
General contact information:
Heritage Hill Association
126 College Ave. SE / Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616.459-8950
Facebook: @heritagehill
