Downtown Victorian Hour Tour

At the end of the 19th century, local leaders understood that great architecture was part of their civic duty. With downtown as their canvas, architects painted a streetscape that exemplified Springfield’s past achievements and future aspirations, including Warder Library (1890), City Building and Market (1890), and Bushnell Building (1894). Tour through Springfield’s Golden Age of architecture on this Happy Hour tour with historian Kevin Rose. Meet outside the Heritage Center, 117 South Fountain Avenue.
Guided by Kevin Rose / Mobility 2
$22, which includes one drink at Hi Hat Social
About the Summer Tour Series:
Kevin Rose, historian at the Turner Foundation, created the Summer Tour Series in 2004 to build awareness of Springfield’s built environment. Then called the Summer Walking Tour Series, it featured eight guided walks of popular neighborhoods and districts in Springfield, Ohio. The series has more than doubled in size over the past 20 years, now encompassing 14-20 guided tours in and around the Greater Springfield Region. A dynamic committee of community volunteers oversees the creation and management of the series.
Accessibility
Tours and programs offered by the Westcott House and Westcott Center for Architecture + Design are developed for a broad audience, including those with disabilities or decreased mobility. Tours move at a leisurely pace with brief periods of standing at tour stops. If entering a building or house, some stairs or inclines may be possible. All outdoors tours are assigned mobility levels between 1-3. If you have questions about a specific tour, please call the Westcott House to inquire with a member of our staff. Virtual tours are available with closed captioning.
Mobility Level 1: Up to 6 blocks walking, mostly flat terrain, paved, stairs not likely. Wheelchair accessible.
Mobility Level 2: May be more than 6 blocks walking, some hills, mostly paved, some stairs possible. Please call or email about wheelchair accessibility.
Mobility Level 3: Considerable walking, various terrains, unpaved areas. All bicycle tours. Please call or email about wheelchair accessibility.