The 2013 Takoma Park House and Garden Tour on May 5th marked 40 years of Takoma Park tours. Here's a photo recap of this year's tour, From Pioneer to Present Day.

All photos by Julie Wiatt













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Exploring Westmoreland 		02
Porch at 6913 Westmoreland 		03
Bungalow at 6916 Westmoreland 		04
Elvis shrine












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Local developer H. L. Thornton built the house 		06
Bungalow at 6916 Westmoreland is twin to 6916 		07
Craftsman-style at 6909 Westmoreland built in 1920s 		08
Detail of porch framing












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Touring the "wild garden" at 68 Walnut 		10
10 Pine features early carriage house 		11
Tree screen offers shade 		12
Stopping for refreshments












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25 Pine was built in 1987 		14
Closeup of mosaic detail over front door 		15
Whimsical floor decoration in dining area 		16
Two-story light well brightens the house












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Attic bedroom 		18
16 Montgomery designed for "aging in place 		19
Kitchen features counters at various heights 		22
Iron girder displays family collection of model houses












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Victorian at 15 Montgomery dates to 1887 		22
Porch detail at 24 Montgomery 		23
14 Hickory is also an early "pioneer" house 		24
Side yard at 14 Hickory









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Colonial Revival at 4 Hickory 		26
Backyard pond 		27
Takoma Park Community Band entertains
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