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 |
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Porch at 6913 Westmoreland |
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Bungalow at 6916 Westmoreland |
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Elvis shrine |
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Local developer H. L. Thornton built the house |
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Bungalow at 6916 Westmoreland is twin to 6916 |
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Craftsman-style at 6909 Westmoreland built in 1920s |
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Detail of porch framing |
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Touring the "wild garden" at 68 Walnut |
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10 Pine features early carriage house |
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Tree screen offers shade |
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Stopping for refreshments |
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25 Pine was built in 1987 |
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Closeup of mosaic detail over front door |
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Whimsical floor decoration in dining area |
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Two-story light well brightens the house |
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Attic bedroom |
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16 Montgomery designed for "aging in place |
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Kitchen features counters at various heights |
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Iron girder displays family collection of model houses |
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Victorian at 15 Montgomery dates to 1887 |
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Porch detail at 24 Montgomery |
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14 Hickory is also an early "pioneer" house |
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Side yard at 14 Hickory |
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Colonial Revival at 4 Hickory |
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Backyard pond |
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Takoma Park Community Band entertains |
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