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NORTH MANCHESTER - Tickets are now on sale for North Manchester's Holiday Tour of Historic Homes, which will be held Dec 6 and 7.
Hosted biennially by the North Manchester Historical Society, the event begins with a candlelight tour on Dec. 6, which is by reservation only and has a limited number of tickets available.
The candlelight tour leaves from the North Manchester Center for History at 4:30 p.m. for the escorted tour of the six homes, before returning to the Center for dessert and coffee served by the Red Hat Society.
Tickets for the candlelight tour are $15 and can be reserved by calling 260-982-0672.
The Sunday tour hours will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with tickets at $7 in advance or $9 on the day of the tour. The Sunday tour, which is unescorted, may be completed in any order.
Tickets are on sale in North Manchester at the North Manchester Center for History on Main Street, between Market and Walnut streets; the North Manchester Public Library; the North Manchester Chamber of Commerce office; Cottage Creations; Hires Gifts; Lances; and Key Pharmacy. In Wabash, tickets are available at the Carnegie Library, Kitchens Plus and Hallmark.
The Historic Homes on the tour will be decorated in holiday finery and filled with many family heirlooms, antiques and collectibles.
The homeowners include: Parker and Ann Marden, 1408 East St.; Rich and Marcia Jones, 907 N. Wayne St.; Michael and Sue Chapman, 210 E. Third St.; Daniel and Jerry Hannaford, 606 N. Mill St.; JP and Michelle Freeman, 502 E. Second St.; Brian and Jennifer Pattison, 202 N. Walnut St.
Tall Oaks
Parker and Ann Marden
1408 East St.
As its name implies, Tall Oaks is situated in seven acres of woods on the Manchester College campus. Built in 1970 through gifts made by MC board members and other friends of the college specifically for construction of a presidential residence, Tall Oaks serves as the home of President Marden and family, as well as being a focal point for many college events.
Marcia & Rich Jones
907 N. Wayne St.
This traditional American Foursquare style home has undergone extensive remodeling to its exterior over the years. The interior, however, retains its original design.
Michael and Sue Chapman
210 E. Third St.
Visitors to this Italianate style dwelling, built in the 1880s, are welcomed into the residence through the original oak doors that feature beautiful stained glass and etched glass panels.
Daniel and Jerry Hannaford
606 N. Mill St.
This Queen Anne style home has an interesting and varied history. It was built around 1918 by Samuel and Ida Gump, who owned the plot for several years before building on it.
JP and Michelle Freeman
502 E. Second St.
This neo-classical style home was modeled after George Washington's Mount Vernon. The exterior of the home has not been altered since the house was built.
Hospitality House
Brian and Jennifer Pattison
202 N. Walnut St.
Originally built in 1847 by Henry Lantz, the three-story hotel was first known as the Lantz House. Henry Lantz then went to the California Gold Rush in 1849, while his wife ran the hotel for three years
For more information, reservations, or advance tickets, stop by one of the ticket locations or call the North Manchester Center for History at 260-982-0672.
