Northside Neighborhoods Bicycle Tour!

The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods, in partnership with the Battery Park, Southern Barton Heights, and Highland Park Civic Associations and the City of Richmond Department of Planning & Development Review Preservation Staff, invites you to explore the history and architecture of three early streetcar suburbs by foot or bicycle on Saturday, June […]

June 3, 2010; 3:31 PM • by John Murden

The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods, in partnership with the Battery Park, Southern Barton Heights, and Highland Park Civic Associations and the City of Richmond Department of Planning & Development Review Preservation Staff, invites you to explore the history and architecture of three early streetcar suburbs by foot or bicycle on Saturday, June 26 10AM – 1PM.

10 -11 am ~ INFORMATION: Meet at Battery Park’s Old Stone House/Community Center at 2803 Dupont Circle [MAP]for a brief presentation of the history of these three neighborhoods along with information on tax credits and other rehabilitation incentives to help prospective homeowners purchase and renovate the architectural gems in this area. A booklet containing listings of available houses for sale will be given to those who attend.

11 am -1 pm ~ TOURS: A list of homes open for viewing will be provided for participants to take a self-tour. There will be a guided bicycle tour– following the old streetcar lines–for those who want to cycle through these three remarkable, historic communities. (We encourage you to check out the array of restaurants on Brookland Park Boulevard for lunch.)

PLEASE NOTE: In case of rain, the presentation and house tour will go on; the bicycle tour will be rescheduled. For more information, call 804.644.5040 or send an email to lpearson@richmondneighborhoods.org or giles@richmondneighborhoods.org

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