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Sanford Historic Trust's Accomplishments

The Trust has succeeded in accomplishing:
 As restoration efforts continue, we are focusing on:

 

  • An Annual Holiday Tour of Homes
  • An Annual Spring Garden Tour
  • Promotion of National Preservation Week functions
  • A Walking/Driving Tour of Historic Sanford
  • Support of preservation, restoration and beautification projects
  • Signage for both homes and streets
  • Historic lighting fixtures
  • Beautification projects
  • Improvement of the quality of life for Sanford's residents
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20th Annual Sanford Historic Trust Holiday Tour Of Homes

20th Annual Sanford Historic Trust Holiday Tour (2008)

PDFHoliday Tour Press Release

CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES

When:  Friday night, December 5th; 6:00-9:30pm

Where: Tour begins at Palmetto Ave. and 9th St.

Details:  Candlelight stroll through historic homes around Magnolia Ave. and Palmetto Ave, festivities include live music, carolers, carriage rides and food sampling from local restaurants.

Ticket Price: $25 at the door (will call table)

(Online Ticket purchases are will call only)

Will Call Location: At the corner of 9th St. and Palmetto Ave.


DAY TOUR OF HOMES  

When: Saturday, December 6, 2007; 11:00am - 4:00pm  (Saturday only)  

Where: Tour begins: 

Historic Sanford Welcome Center, 230 E. 1st Street
407-302-2586   www.sanfordinfo.com

Details: Walking/driving tour showcases a variety of Sanford's historical homes. Includes a different grouping of homes than the Candlelight Tour.  Enjoy historic neighborhoods, holiday decorations, music, refreshments and antique cars.

Tablescapes again this year!
Unique ideas to make your holiday table a standout! Local decorators, artists and shop owners will be setting 12 creative holiday tables to show you how to dress up your own table for the holidays! The Tablescape Showcase will be in the grand ballroom of the New Tribes Mission at 1000 E. First Street. Enjoy live music and refreshments.

Ticket Price: $15.00 (includes Home Tour & Tabletop Showcase)

(Online Ticket purchases are will call only)

Will Call Location: At the Sanford Welcome Center location at the NW corner of 1st St. and Palmetto Ave.


Saturday Tickets

Friday Night and Saturday Combo Tickets

BUY TICKETS

Walk in:
 
Historic Sanford Welcome Center

230 East 1st Street
Sanford, Fl  

Call:  407-263-4488 or 407-302-2586

PARKING: Free. Available on residential streets & lots in the historic districts.

Media Inquiries: Please contact Whit Kendall, Sanford Historic Trust, (407)263-4488, or or email.

PDFHoliday Tour Press Release

 

HOLIDAY TOUR HOMES

Hopper Academy
Pine Street

2201 Celery Avenue

2018 Mellonville Avenue

2008 Hibiscus Court

2119 Sanford Avenue

313 Palmetto Avenue

314 Palmetto Avenue

510 Palmetto Avenue

810 Palmetto Avenue

810 Palmetto Avenue

900 Palmetto Avenue

910 Palmetto Avenue

918 Palmetto Avenue

811 Magnolia Avenue

900 Magnolia Avenue

907 Magnolia Avenue

911 Magnolia Avenue

911 Magnolia Avenue

1015 Magnolia Avenue

1018 Magnolia Avenue

1820 Park Avenue

1820 Park Avenue

600 Oak Avenue

Sanford Student Museum
301 West Seventh Street

 

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Preservation Award Winners

2008 Sanford Historic Trust Preservation Award Winners
440 Sanford Ave. 440 Sanford Ave.
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801 Elm Ave. 801 Elm Ave.
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619 Palmetto Ave 619 Palmetto Ave.
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810 Palmetto Ave 810 Palmetto Ave
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907 Mangnoia Ave. 907 Magnolia Ave.
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706 Palmetto Ave. 706 Palmetto Ave.
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314 Palmetto Ave. 314 Palmetto Ave.
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Sanford Historic Trust Newsletter
 

Sanford Historic Trust - Mission Statement

Preservation, restoration or improvement of Sanford's historic neighborhoods, buildings and structures and the diffusion of information to increase appreciation of such historic areas and sites.


President - Steve Chusmir

Vice President - Gene Kruckemeyer

Secretary - Brian Casey

Treasurer - Kevin Plenzler

Board Members - Alex Then, Delton Chen, Hank Dieckhaus, Kittie Croson, Whit Kendall

Past President - Chris McLeod

Sanford Historic Trust Meetings

Upcoming Sanford Historic Trust events:

Sunday, November 9, 2008 - 4:00-6:30 pm - Picnic in the Park

Centennial Park (Park Ave. between 4th and 5th Streets)

Share a dinner picnic with Sanford neighbors who love our historic heritage and architecture. Hamburgers, hot dogs and other great picnic eats provided by the members of the Sanford Historic Trust.

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month. 

 

All will be held at 7:00P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church located on Park Ave. and 4th St.

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Sanford Historic Trust is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, protection and improvement of the Historic Community of Sanford, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in December 1989.

 

 The Trust has succeeded in accomplishing:

  • An Annual Holiday Tour of Homes
  • An Annual Spring Garden Tour 
  • Promotion of National Preservation Week functions 
  • A Walking/Driving Tour of Historic Sanford 
  • Support of preservation, restoration and beautification projects

 As restoration efforts continue, we are focusing on:

  • Signage for both homes and streets
  • Historic lighting fixtures
  • Beautification projects
  • Improvement of the quality of life for Sanford's residents
 

Historic Preservation Awards

Holiday Tour of HomesEach year, as part of National Preservation Week, the  Sanford Historic Trust recognizes and awards preservation efforts of Sanford homeowners and residents.

Newsworthy

Sanford Herald Preservation Awards Article Take a look at the recent article posted in the Sanford Herald regarding the 2007 Historical Preservation Awards. Learn more.

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