Press Release: 28th Annual Parlor Tour of Homes

Josh Shields · 11-26-2007, 07:20 AM

Old Southwest, Inc. l641 Walnut Avenue SW l Roanoke, Virginia 24016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Tim Taylor, Director
Old Southwest, Inc
(540) 344-4466
tim.taylor@oldsouthwestinc.com
www.oldsouthwestinc.com

Old Southwest To Hold 28th Annual Holiday Parlor Tour of Homes

ROANOKE, VA, November 20, 2007 - The Old Southwest Historic District will hold its 28th Annual Parlor Tour of Homes on Saturday December 1st and Sunday December 2nd. The event will run from 5:00pm – 9:00pm on Saturday, and from 1:00pm – 5:00pm on Sunday.

This annual event opens local historic homes and businesses to public viewing and will feature a total of seven properties in the historic district: four single family homes, one apartment, and two businesses.

In addition to the varied architecture represented on this year’s tour, the holiday decorations that home and business owners plan are sure to wow the crowds. One of the businesses on tour is building an elaborate display just for the event and other home and business owners are planning multiple trees and displays as well. Merry Mantles, a program in which tour homeowners get the opportunity to have one mantle professionally decorated by a local florist, is back by popular demand. Participating in this endeavor are Florabella, Floral Expressions and Memories Florist. Two homes on Walnut Avenue and one on Highland Avenue will feature decorations created by one of the sponsoring florists.

It’s not all about revelry and decorations, though. The annual Old Southwest Holiday Parlor Tour is the premier fundraising event for the neighborhood association. The revenue and goodwill generated through this event allows Old Southwest to continue to develop neighborhood enrichment programs such as assisting elderly and disabled neighbors perform maintenance on their homes, coordinating neighborhood events and beautifying the lovely Highland Park. While you enjoy strolling through the neighborhood and gathering ideas, you will actually be investing in the future of Old Southwest

Tickets are available either day of the tour at the ticket booth located in Highland Park at the corners of 5th Street SW and Washington Avenue SW in the heart of the historic district. Admission is $15 per person. Due to the nature of the event and the large number expected, we respectfully ask that alternate arrangements be made for children under the age of sixteen.

About Old Southwest, Inc
The Historic Old Southwest neighborhood, just a few minutes walk from Downtown Roanoke, is a living celebration of history, architecture, and the new “urban pioneer” spirit. Residents from all walks of life live and work together, experiencing a sense of belonging very much like their predecessors did years ago. In addition to the residential population, businesses, churches, restaurants, and the Highland Park Higher Learning Center share historic Old Southwest, representing the very best of neighborhood life in America.
Old Southwest, Inc. is an active organization which began in the 1970’s as the Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance. Formed to coordinate efforts to save the neighborhood from further destruction (22 buildings were razed in one year), Old Southwest, Inc., remains vigilant and involved on a daily basis on issues affecting the health and promotion of the neighborhood. Old Southwest, Inc. membership is open to permanent residents of the neighborhood, tenants, neighborhood businesses and property owners, as well any persons that wish to support the overall mission of our organization.

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Josh Shields OSW Treasurer / Web Admin Location: Janette Avenue Moved to OSW: April 2006 Posts: 271	Press Release: 28th Annual Parlor Tour of Homes Old Southwest, Inc. l641 Walnut Avenue SW l Roanoke, Virginia 24016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tim Taylor, Director Old Southwest, Inc (540) 344-4466 tim.taylor@oldsouthwestinc.com www.oldsouthwestinc.com Old Southwest To Hold 28th Annual Holiday Parlor Tour of Homes ROANOKE, VA, November 20, 2007 - The Old Southwest Historic District will hold its 28th Annual Parlor Tour of Homes on Saturday December 1st and Sunday December 2nd. The event will run from 5:00pm – 9:00pm on Saturday, and from 1:00pm – 5:00pm on Sunday. This annual event opens local historic homes and businesses to public viewing and will feature a total of seven properties in the historic district: four single family homes, one apartment, and two businesses. In addition to the varied architecture represented on this year’s tour, the holiday decorations that home and business owners plan are sure to wow the crowds. One of the businesses on tour is building an elaborate display just for the event and other home and business owners are planning multiple trees and displays as well. Merry Mantles, a program in which tour homeowners get the opportunity to have one mantle professionally decorated by a local florist, is back by popular demand. Participating in this endeavor are Florabella, Floral Expressions and Memories Florist. Two homes on Walnut Avenue and one on Highland Avenue will feature decorations created by one of the sponsoring florists. It’s not all about revelry and decorations, though. The annual Old Southwest Holiday Parlor Tour is the premier fundraising event for the neighborhood association. The revenue and goodwill generated through this event allows Old Southwest to continue to develop neighborhood enrichment programs such as assisting elderly and disabled neighbors perform maintenance on their homes, coordinating neighborhood events and beautifying the lovely Highland Park. While you enjoy strolling through the neighborhood and gathering ideas, you will actually be investing in the future of Old Southwest Tickets are available either day of the tour at the ticket booth located in Highland Park at the corners of 5th Street SW and Washington Avenue SW in the heart of the historic district. Admission is $15 per person. Due to the nature of the event and the large number expected, we respectfully ask that alternate arrangements be made for children under the age of sixteen. About Old Southwest, Inc The Historic Old Southwest neighborhood, just a few minutes walk from Downtown Roanoke, is a living celebration of history, architecture, and the new “urban pioneer” spirit. Residents from all walks of life live and work together, experiencing a sense of belonging very much like their predecessors did years ago. In addition to the residential population, businesses, churches, restaurants, and the Highland Park Higher Learning Center share historic Old Southwest, representing the very best of neighborhood life in America. Old Southwest, Inc. is an active organization which began in the 1970’s as the Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance. Formed to coordinate efforts to save the neighborhood from further destruction (22 buildings were razed in one year), Old Southwest, Inc., remains vigilant and involved on a daily basis on issues affecting the health and promotion of the neighborhood. Old Southwest, Inc. membership is open to permanent residents of the neighborhood, tenants, neighborhood businesses and property owners, as well any persons that wish to support the overall mission of our organization. ###