Known as “Historic Home Tours” during early years of CHPS
The Corona Historic Preservation Society reactivated its Historic Home Tour
program in 2007 after a ten-year hiatus. We called the event “2007 Vintage
Home Tour” and celebrated five beautiful and distinctive homes that were built
more than 75 years ago. On a balmy May 12
th
, we welcomed over 350 visitors as
they discovered the craftmanship and charm of homes built during another era.
One of the goals of the tour was to educate the public so that they might acquire
a desire to preserve that which remains of Corona’s past glory and that they
would be favorably disposed to return for future events.
Guests were invited to walk through the homes which served as windows to the
past. Visitors saw classic architectural elements, beautiful woodwork, unique
windows,
designs and craftsmanship that would be hard to duplicate today.
Everyone was encouraged to admire details, the little extras, beautiful furnishings
and finish work which remain after nearly a century.
Note: Four of the featured homes were Corona Historic Landmarks. They have
been identified by the Planning Commission and the City Council as physical
elements of Corona’s historical development that provide the community with its
own unique civic identity and character. Requirements for Corona Landmark
status: Site must be at least 50 years, have significant historic, cultural or
architectural value, and demonstrate authenticity of physical identity as
evidenced by the survival of characteristics that existed during the Landmark’s
period of significance.
The Corona Historic Preservation Society plans to continue Vintage Home Tours
so visitors can experience both historically and architecturally significant homes
that continue to be used after many decades.
Please plan to join us at future Vintage Home Tours.
