Tour the Tudors of New Rochelle on July 23

This home along Trenor Drive will be featured as an interior stop on the tour.During the 1920s, the city of New Rochelle grew dramatically, reportedly ranking fifth in the country in per capita spending on new construction. A hundred years later, its streetscape still strongly reflects this significant period in the countless homes built in the popular styles of the day, including revival Colonial, Mediterranean, and Tudor styles. On Sunday, July 23rd, the New Rochelle-based nonprofit Histoury will be leading a tour that focuses on a collection of the city’s Tudor Revival homes. The tour will be a guided bus tour; over the course of four hours you will see and learn about the architecture of around 20 homes and hear many interesting stories about them. You will also get the unique chance to tour the interiors of several, including one by esteemed Tudor Revival architect Lewis Bowman.

These homes were designed to be reminiscent of medieval English cottages and palaces, popular for their picturesque yet refined air. Characterized by timbering and stucco on the exteriors, steeply-pitched roofs, and asymmetrical floor plan, other common features include “storybook” entries consisting of a rounded door set within a small gabled section, diamond-paned windows, and dramatic chimneys. Interiors were often treated with arched door openings, French doors, and coved ceilings. Paneled walls, dramatic fireplaces,intricate staircase newels, and timbered ceilings were other popular elements used to create a medieval feel.

Histoury is excited to share this one-of-a-kind experience to learn more about New Rochelle, the historic people that called these buildings “home,” and this impressive architectural style. Its mission is to promote the appreciation and preservation of historic buildings in communities large and small through their guided tours. Touring the Tudors is a one-time event. Space is limited, visit www.histoury.org to reserve your spot today.