Phoenix’s Windsor Square Historic District

Phoenix’s Windsor Square Historic District Announces 2010 Home and Garden Tour to be Held March 7, 2010
Historic home tour offers decorating tips, inside peek at one of most sought-after historic neighborhoods in Phoenix. This is a self-guided walking tour featuring 10 historic homes in the Windsor Square neighborhood where homes are 75 years old.


Windsor Square Historic District today announced that its 2010 Home Tour will be held Sunday, March 7. Located at Central Avenue and Camelback Road in the central corridor of Phoenix, Windsor Square is one of the most sought-after historic neighborhoods in Arizona. Presented by the Windsor Square Neighborhood Association, the biennial Historic Home and Garden tour is a self-guided walking tour featuring 10-12 historic homes and gardens in the tree lined Windsor Square neighborhood where homes rich with history are 60 to 75 years old.

Started in 1929, the 260-home neighborhood is considered to be the first “suburb” of the city of Phoenix.

From contemporary or traditional interiors to lush gardens and the latest in transitional styles, attendees will see firsthand how people live in these historic, yet modern homes. Plus, learn new interior decorating ideas and see unique approaches to the outdoors.

The tour and festivities run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will give enthusiasts a look at unique architectural styles in homes that date back to the 1930 and 1940’s. During the self-guided walking tour, participants will be also be able to explore fine arts and crafts from street vendors, enjoy delicious foods and hear live music. The cost for the tour is $12, and children under 12 are free.

“The residents of Windsor Square take great pride in their neighborhood and every other year we open our doors to share the rich history of our North Central Phoenix neighborhood with the public,” said Historic Home Tour Committee Chair and Windsor Square resident, Susan Myers. “This year’s will be one of our best tours yet with a wide variety of homes, each special and unique in their own way.”

Tickets will be available for purchase online in advance of the tour at www.windsorsquarephoenix.org. as well as day-of-tour at Medlock and 2nd Street, which is located one block east of Central Avenue and just north of Camelback Road. Free parking will be available. Email wshometour@cox.net with questions.

Event Details:
Event: Windsor Square Historic Home and Garden Tour
Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010
Location: Medlock and 2nd Street (one block east of Central Avenue and just north of Camelback Road

About Windsor Square Historic District
The 260-home Historic District, bordered by Central Avenue and Seventh Street, Pasadena Avenue and Oregon Avenue, was considered the first suburb of Phoenix. Started in 1929, the curvy development with charming homes was created during a time where the population of Phoenix was totaled at 70,000 people and the trolley line ended at Thomas Road. For more information visit www.windsorsquarephoenix.org.