Colonial Revival Style
Annual Mission Hills Heritage Historic Walking Tour
by Laura Largey
The Colonial Revival Style in Mission Hills is the theme of the 2016 Annual Historic Walking Tour hosted by Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) on Saturday, April 16, from 1 to 4 pm. As docents lead participants past homes built in this popular east coast style, they will share the history of individual homes, the architects and builders, and their early occupants.
Alongside the Craftsman, Spanish Revival, and Prairie School homes the Mission Hills neighborhood is known for, it may seem surprising to also find more than 75 Colonial Revival homes ranging from stately mansions to cozy cottages. The style incorporates features of classical Roman and Greek architecture which migrated from England to the New World during the 1700s. “Design elements,” said Janet Worthey, co-chair of the event, “generally include symmetrical features such as a centralized entry door accompanied by double windows on each side, paired chimneys, and Greek-style columns framing the entrance.”
This Colonial Revival Style home has many attractive architectural elements. Photo is courtesy of Pat Harrison.
Each tour lasts approximately 60-90 minutes. Some streets include a slight incline. Tickets are $10 for MHH members and $15 for nonmembers. They can be purchased in advance through www.MissionHillsHeritage.org or on the day of the tour, when ticket sales begin at 12:30 pm at 4230 Arguello Street. For more information, call (619) 497-1193 or email info@missionhillsheritage.org.
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