OCTOBER 2, 2015 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY AIMEE LA FOUNTAIN
CORRESPONDENT |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
The Ridgewood Historical Society is sponsoring a historic homes walking tour beginning at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4.
The tour explores European architecture in the Prospect Street historical district and is led by society member Elliot Dee, who studied architectural history at Cornell University and Harvard University.
The tour route begins on Prospect Street, moves to Carlisle Terrace, progresses to Ivy Place and goes along Woodside Avenue before returning to Prospect Street.
Dee peppers the tour with more than just facts.
“I try to include a couple stories, quirks that show local color and add fun elements that give things life,” he said. “I’m always very excited to talk architectural details about houses, but I don’t want it to be overly academic.”
Dee, who previously gave walking tours in other residential areas, proposed the idea to Ridgewood Historical Society President Sheila Brogan after he moved to Ridgewood in 2011.
“I thought it’d be fun to do some here,” he said. “It’s an opportunity to do some research and learn more about the houses, which I enjoy, and then to share it.”
https://www.northjersey.com/community-news/walking-tour-to-highlight-homes-1.1423614
The historic homes walking tour is at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4. It starts at Prospect Street and Carlisle Terrace. Tickets are $5 and limited to 35 people. The tour is 90 minutes long and will take place rain or shine. For more information, email Sheila Brogan at smbrogan@aol.com or call 201-652-7354.
