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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 Park and 9th St.

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

Ticket Price: $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

(Tickets are will call only)


Friday Night Tickets


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)

(Tickets 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
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Preservation Award Winners

2007 Sanford Historic Trust Preservation Award Winners
Design Classics 1300 Magnolia
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1517 Valencia 1517 Valencia
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417-419 Sanford 417-419 Sanford
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500 Sanford 500 Sanford
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811 Palmetto 811 Palmetto
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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 meetings:

 

The next membership meeting is September 2, 2008

 

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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