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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.

Tickets:
Full House Tour is $20 per person
Single House Tour is $10
Children 12 and under Free with paying adult.

$15 Pre-Sale Tickets (May 1st - May 31st, cash only):
Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee, 419-794-4000
Walt Churchill’s Market, 26625 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg, 419-872-6900
Erin Anne’s Ice Cream Shop, 5661 Main St., Sylvania, 419-517-8024
Sofo’s Foods, 5400 Monroe St., Toledo, 419-882-8555
Black Kite Coffee, 2499 Collingwood, Toledo, 419-720-5820
Quenched & Tempered Brewery, 1210 Jackson St., Toledo, 419-490-5608 Golden Hind Wine Bar, 915 N. Summit St., Toledo, 419-464-5646
Brew House, 114 N. Summit St, Toledo, 567-600-7029

Tickets are 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.

Wolcott | Huston House

424 Winthrop

Built in 1908 by George Mills as an Eclectic Arts and Craftsman Style home. The charm and history of the home begins with original owner, Mary Louise Kassick Wolcott. Nestled within the heart of Toledo, its treasured history and craftsmanship intertwine in a symphony of charm. This home is currently a work in progress by a local couple who also reside within the Old West End.

Coldham | Storer | Wilcox Home

2243 Robinwood

The original home, built in 1892 was a Queen Anne shingle-style residence, and was home to the Dr. William W. Coldham family (chief of staff at St. Vincent Hospital) and his wife Kathryn until 1919. The next resident was George B Storer Jr, who founded Storer Broadcasting and named Camp Storer in honor of his father. In the 1920s, Architect David L. Stine was hired to dramatically renovate the home from a Queen Anne style into a Tudor home (Jacobethan Revival). It features ornate barrel ceilings and quarter-sawn oak paneling throughout.

Glenwood Terrace

2482 Glenwood

Glenwood Terrace (includes addresses of 2480 to 2490); a 12-unit apartment complex, built in 1905-1907. The architecture style is a Tudor Revival, anchors the intersection of Glenwood and Delaware. This building underwent a 1960s renovation, then unoccupied for almost a decade (2010),  now has a fresh breath of life since purchased by new owners (Old West End residents) in 2020. This building has a new water line, gas line, roof repair, total insulation, converted to all-electric, and tree removal as notable updates and projects.

Ansted | Myers - Freshour | Ashley House

622 Islington

A traditional Arts and Craftsman/Colonial Revival home. Constructed by German-born John Frederick Fahle, built in 1911. Architectural features include the porch column awnings, and third floor artist suite.

Huttinger | McCreary House

2561 Parkwood & 615 Islington

This yellow brick and stone duplex was built in 1928 for Henry A. Huttinger who was VP of Klauser Chemical Co. & Isabelle Huttinger who was Secretary/Treasurer. Mr. Huttinger was a member of Rosary Cathedral and Catholic Knights of Ohio. Some features include wood-trimmed archways, leaded glass casement windows, and Flint Faience tile work.