Preserve the Past:
Tour of Homes

Are you captivated by the charm and stories that historical homes have to offer? Do you have a passion for the past and want to be part of an event that celebrates the heritage of Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff? You're in luck! Every three years, the Society presents a Tour of Homes in Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff that addresses those sentiments.

2025 marked our 16th Tour of Homes. Since the first Tour in 1977, individuals have had the opportunity to see 74 homes of significant history and character. Each home presents an intimate look into our two communities. Information from each Tour can be found by scrolling down this page.

The Tour is the Society’s major source of revenue. Many thanks to all those involved in making the event a success. In particular, the Society appreciates the support of our many sponsors.

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!

Tour Sponsors

Below is a listing of the Society’s past Tours. You can access information for each Tour by clicking on the Tour year or the image of the Tour program.

2025 Tour

Sunday, October 5, 2025 provided 700+ ticket holders a stunning Fall day to visit six historically-significant and beautifully decorated homes from the early to mid-20th century in Grandveiw Heights and Marble Cliff.

943 Copeland Rd. - Szymkowiak Residence (1947)
1216 West First Ave. - Heydinger Residence (1923-1924)
1117 Wyandotte Rd. - Monago Residence (1927-1928)
1286 Wyandotte Rd. - Broderick Residence (1939-1940)
1358 Cambridge Blvd. - Jolson Residence (1925-1926)
1427 Roxbury Rd., Carriage House West. - Layer Residence (1908)

VIP Ticket Holders had the unique opportunity to visit a seventh home:

1000 Urlin Ave., Summit Chase - Weeks Residence (1964)

The 2025 Tour of Homes is available as an additional walking tour offered through History Walks, the Society’s app-based walking tour. For History Walks tours, click here.

2022 Tour

The Society’s triennial Tour of Homes was held Sunday, October 2, 2022. Over 700 individuals took the opportunity to view and learn the history of six of the most beautiful homes in Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff.

1335 Arlington Ave. (originally built by Paul J. Falco) - Bair Residence (1952)
1248 Cambridge Blvd. (originally built by Sanford Bouner Belden) - Grainger Residence (1910)
1242 Lincoln Rd. - Bryan Residence (1920)
1747 West First Ave. - Smith Residence (early 20th century)
1894 Bluff Ave. - Gentile Residence (1921)
1143 Grandview Ave. - Thacker Residence (1919)

The 2022 Tour of Homes is also available as one of the walking tours offered through History Walks, the Society’s app-based walking tour. For the History Walks tour, click here.

2019 Tour

A tour of six historic homes in Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff

1427 Roxbury Rd. , Manor House North (originally built by Sylvio Casparis) - Hoag Residence (1908)
1241 Broadview Ave. - Miller Residence (1904)
1333 Glenn Ave. - Post Residence (1922)
1435 Cambridge Blvd. - Kukura Residence (1911)
1249 Glenn Ave. - Veri Residence (1923)
1866 West First Ave. (originally built by Josiah Livingston) - Kalnow Residence (1907/8)

The 2019 Tour of Homes is also available as one of the walking tours offered through History Walks, the Society’s app-based walking tour. For the History Walks tour, click here.

2016 Tour

A tour of four homes of historical and aesthetic significance and an historic church

1291 Lincoln Rd. - Lincoln Road Chapel (originally Grandview Heights Congregational Church - 1911)
1144 Grandview Ave. - Alexander Residence (originally the Thomas J. Tune home - 1921)
955 Urlin Ave. - Kramer/Celeste Residence (originally built by Colonel George D. Freeman - 1904)
1122 Fairview Ave. - Cabot/Konieczko Residence (originally built by J. Upton Gribben - 1901)
1150 Fairview Ave. - Cabot Residence (newly built home - 2014)

The 2016 Tour of Homes is also available as one of the walking tours offered through History Walks, the Society’s app-based walking tour. For the History Walks tour, click here. .

2013 Tour

Marble Cliff, Grandview Heights and the Bellows Connection

1449 Arlington - Leach Residence (originally the Charles C. Bellows residence - 1910)
2041 West Third - Voelker Residence (originally the F.H. Auld residence - 1910)
1430 Cambridge Blvd. - Evans Residence (originally built by William A. Jackson - 1917)
George W. Bellows (1882 - 1925) Retrospective - An overview of the work of the world-renowned Columbus artist

2010 Tour

A broad view with a grand view

1070 Broadview - Detore-Graner Residence (originally the Billy and Frances Bott residence - 1916)
1050 Broadview - Teteris Residence (originally developed by Billy Bott - 1924)
1163 Broadview Ave. - Phillips Residence (originally built for Walter and Edith Wilson - 1905)
1179 Broadview - Bernhard Residence (originally built by William Jackson - 1918)

2007 Tour

Five beautiful homes of historical & aesthetic significance

2015 West Fifth Ave. - Marble Cliff Manor (originally the Lanman residence)
1143 Westwood Avenue - Riggs Residence (originally the Willoughby residence)
1087 Broadview Ave. - Baker Residence (originally the Gunther residence)
1415 West Second Ave. - Keller Residence (originally the Ralph Kempton residence)
1156 Westwood Ave. - Bills Residence (originally the Chester Niple residence)

2004 Tour

Five beautiful homes of historical & aesthetic significance

1101 Broadview Ave. - Randazzo/Farmer Residence (originally the Siebert residence)
995 Woodhill Drive - Balch Residence (originally the Tibbals residence)
987 Grandview Ave. - Brannan Residence (originally the "Poor House")
1051 Urlin Avenue - Harris/Hess Residence (originally the Harry Freeman residence)
1234 West First - The Szabo Residence (originally the Murray Lincoln residence)

2001 Tour

Five Marble Cliff Homes

2000 West Third Ave. - Murray Residence (originally the Dowdell residence)
2041 W. Third Ave. - Voelker Residence (originally the Auld residence)
1492 Roxbury Road - Studebaker Residence (originally the Skeele residence)
1445 Roxbury Road - Lachey Residence (originally the Weinman residence)
1539 Roxbury Road - Our Lady of Victory Convent (originally the Casparis residence)

1998 Tour

Arlington Place

1490 Arlington Ave. - McGregor Residence (originally the Price residence)
1935 West First Ave. - Davis Residence (originally the Butterworth residence)
1550 Roxbury Road - St. Raphaels Sisters' Residence (originally the Samuel Bush residence)
1600 Roxbury Road - Frick/McKay Residence (originally the J.E. Miller residence, designed by Frank Packard) Note: on the National Register of Historic Places

1995 Tour

Four beautiful homes of historical significance

1800 Goodale. - Johnson Residence (originally the Walcutt residence, 1901)
1149 Ashland - Delavaris Residence (c1910)
1696 Merrick Rd. - Britt Residence (c1890)
1355 Arlington - Lowmiller Residence (1941)

1990 Tour

A blend of old and new

1192 Grandview - Tri-Village Studio (originally the Salzgaber farmouse, 1902-1904)
1313 Lincoln - Liberatore Residence (c1908)
#5 Stonegate Village - Arthur Residence (1988)
#4 Stonegate Village - Ziegler Residence (1988)