WWPNA is proud to present the 2007 West Washington Park Home Tour on Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s tour offers a great deal with eight homes in the 900-1200 blocks of South Clarkson, Emerson and Ogden streets. Styles range from classic early century bungalows and duplexes to Victorians to a late 1940s era bungalow.

This year’s theme, “The Surprise Inside”, speaks to the fact that while these homes may look fairly typical on the outside, once you step inside they really shine. The homeowners have shown tremendous creativity in construction, materials and use of space.

Even though the tour is more pedestrian friendly this year than in years past, Mile High Pedicabs will be on hand to offer rides between venues. As in the 2005 tour, the Washington Street Community Center, at the north end of the tour route, will be offering a make-your-own sundae bar for only a dollar.

Advance tickets are $12 and will be available beginning August 6 at Classic Homeworks, 281 South Pearl St.; the Washington Street Community Center, 809 South Washington St.; and Lincoln Elementary School, 710 South Pennsylvania St. Tickets are $15 the day of the tour and will be available at each home. WWPNA members receive a $2 discount.

Proceeds will benefit WWPNA, Lincoln Elementary School and the Washington Street Community Center.

Enclosed are two documents related to the Special Meeting held on September 19, 2006. Jim Lindberg of Platt Park gave a presentation on the Platt Park Pattern Book. The minutes, which provide highlights of his presentation are enclosed. Also enclosed are the results of comment cards submitted by attendees.

Many Washington Park neighbors may benefit from the first annual Old-House Renovation Exposition. This informative clearinghouse for homeowners throughout Denver will be held at Park Hill United Methodist Church, 5909 East Montview Blvd, on Saturday May 13, 2006 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Put it on your calendar, or visit www.oldhouse-expo.com for more details.

Congress Parks Neighborhood Association has been putting on some great historic talks over the last few years. Their 2006 series includes "What Is This Thing Called Zoning and Why Is It Important to Me" (May 31), "Northwest Congress Park Walking Tour and Book Signing" (June 28), "Maintenance of Historic Wooden Windows" (July 26), "Historically Sensitive Renovations in Congress Park" (August 30), "Maintenance of Brick and Masonry Buildings" (September 27), and "Landscapes for Your Historic House" (October 25). For more information, view the attached file or visit www.congressparkneighbors.org.

Fans of "This Old House" will be excited to learn that the show is coming to Denver. They'll be here in August, so if you're interested in being a part of the show, go online to www.thisoldhouse.com and submit your proposal -- you might get a chance to feature your house in this old neighborhood!