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House Tours are the jewel in the crown of the Old West End Festival. Each year, a grouping of homes is selected to open to the public. Homeowners graciously throw open their doors for Saturday and Sunday to share the unique architecture and history that makes up our Historic District.

There is a free shuttle/bus Noon - 5pm on Saturday and 11am - 5pm on Sunday.

Tickets:

Full House Tour is $20 per person.
$10 single house tour.
Children 12 and under Free with paying adult.
Tickets are good for both days.

Tickets are also available at each House Tour site and at Information Booths located in the Arboretum, Glenwood Park, and at the Art Fair. Credit Cards are accepted at the Information Booths.

The Kelsey / Iseler Home

2921 Collingwood Blvd.

Harrison (Harry) Kelsey built his first home on this corner of his father’s farm in 1884.  The current 1898 structure is the second built on this lot. The home has Arts & Crafts elements, including a large porch, brick lower level with shingled second story, and deep, bracketed eaves. One of the most striking features is a corbel arch, which creates a nook in front of the entry fireplace. Many other original elements create rich, grand living spaces.

The Killets Home

2815 Collingwood Blvd.

The Killets House is an exquisite 1910 bungalow blending the sumptuous style of Spanish Colonial Revival with the rustic allure of Arts and Crafts architecture. Spanning nearly 4,000 sq. ft., this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home boasts a Rookwood tile fireplace with flanking bookcases, natural wood floors, inlay woodwork, built-ins, sunroom, renovated kitchen and a two-car garage.

The Collingwood Arts Center / Gerber House / Former Ursuline Convent & Mary Manse College

2413 Collingwood Blvd.

The Gerber House, designed by Toledo architect, Joseph Morehouse, is a Second Empire Design built in 1872. In 1905, the Ursuline Sisters built and attached the Mary Manse College building to the Gerber House. The addition was designed by E. O. Falls. This Flemish-Gothic structure has a mix of Gothic and Romanesque styles. These buildings are now home to Collingwood Arts Center.

The Brand / Kountz / McCallum Home

2468 Scottwood Ave.

This asymmetric French Eclectic style home was built for Toledo Postmaster C. Rudolph Brand in 1912. The 2,798 sq ft home has two fireplaces, 3.5 baths and four bedrooms. The quaint, charming second floor sleeping porch enhances this meticulously restored structure. One-time residents, Fredrick and Emma Endres Kountz lived here. Mrs. Kountz, a child protégé, was a world-renowned pianist. The updated kitchen and ceramic tile touches throughout the house make for a stunning tour.

The Johnson / Giffin Home

2109 Scottwood Ave.

The Johnson-Giffin House is a stunning Victorian crafted with a French chateau-inspired exterior, brimming with hand-carved wooden flourishes soaring above an expansive front porch. Exquisite detailing continues throughout the interior, including a grand staircase with stained glass, pointed arches, and seating within the tower and twin turrets of the three-story home.