2013 Santa Clara Historic Home Tour

Four private homes, two 1905 Colonial Revivals; an 1868 Pioneer-style with American, Colonial, Greek Revival and Italianate details; and a modified 1920s Craftsman Bungalow; plus the St. Clare's Hook & Ladder Fire Museum, just opened, will be on this year's tour. All homes will be decorated for the holidays. One of the Colonial Revivals, the Franck Mansion, will be decorated to the theme: "It's a Zoo Around Here During the Holidays"! The Fire Museum, Santa Clara's newest museum, showcases the rich history of firefighting in Santa Clara form its inception in 1855 to the present. Proceeds will benefit the Harris Lass Historic Museum and other Santa Clara non-profits. Discounts on tickets purchased by October 31st. Tickets may be purchased online or at City Lights Espresso, 1171 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara or Antiques Colony, 1881 W. San Carlos St., San Jose.