Tuesday, June 3, 2008

History Center to Conduct Guided Walking Tour of Historic Ellerbe Homes on Pill Hill

In conjunction with Ellerbe Becket, the History Center of Olmsted County and Rochesterfest, Ken Allsen will be conducting a guided walking tour of historic Ellerbe Homes on Pill Hill including the Mayo Foundation House (pictured). Mr. Allsen is author of “Houses on a Hill: The Life and Architecture of Harold Crawford” available at the History Center.The walking tour will be offered six times during the week of Rochesterfest (rain or shine).

Sunday June 22 at 2 p.m.
Sunday June 22 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday June 25 at 2 p.m.
Wednesday June 25 at 7 p.m.
Sunday June 29 at 2 p.m.
Sunday June 29 at 7 p.m.


The fee for the walking tour is $10 with a Rochesterfest button. Advance registration and
pre-payment are required by calling the History Center of Olmsted County at 507-282-9447.

Tours will last approximately two hours and will cover about two miles (20 blocks) at a leisurely pace. Participants will be told where the tour begins and where to park when they register. Each tour will be limited to a maximum of 25 Participants.

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