Learn more about the 100 year old neighborhood of Kensington this Saturday as six of their finest historically designated and conserved homes are open to the public. Tickets for the April 24th home tour are $25 and can be purchased in advance at Ken Video, or on the day of the tour at event headquarters.
While there are several examples of Monterey, bungalow, Craftsman, and mid-century modern style homes, Kensington is perhaps best known for its Spanish-style architecture. The neighborhood offers a wonderful place to walk and explore the well-tended homes and gardens. Shown above is the 1926 “Wonder House of Stone” (Historic Resources Board site #464).
Included with your ticket price will be a lecture by historian Ron May who will be speaking at the 1910 Duehn-St. John Residence, 4720 Kensington Drive (this year’s event headquarters) beginning at noon. Ron’s talk, titled “The Changing Face of Adams Avenue” will cover the different architectural styles along the street from Spanish Colonial Revival to Streamline Moderne. Janet O’Dea and Allan Hazard will present their collection of antiques for show and sale. The houses will be open from 10am-4pm. Join Kensington in celebrating their 100th birthday. Visit the Heart of Kensington website for more infomation. Heart of Kensington is a member of the Centennial committee, which is a group of neighbors from each of the local community groups who have come together to help plan and hold celebratory events throughout the year. Information about the Centennial events, volunteers, fund raising and commemorative souvenirs may be found at the Centennial website.
