Victorian SoFo Walking Tour
Schedule
Fri Jun 26 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
638 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45506-2226, United States | Springfield, OH
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Frank and Mary Bookwalter made a statement in 1875 with the construction of one of Ohio’s great wood houses, which was just on the heels of many cities banning the construction of wood homes! This grand house in the French Second Empire Style, designed by local architect Franklin H. Penfield, transformed South Fountain Avenue (SoFo) into one of Springfield’s most fashionable addresses. Join Kevin Rose, former national president of the Victorian Society, on this tour of the SoFo neighborhood. Meet outside First Baptist Church, 638 South Fountain Avenue.Guided by Kevin Rose / Mobility 1
$15 General / $12 Members
About the Summer Tour Series:
Kevin Rose, historian at the Turner Foundation, created the Summer Tour Series in 2004 to build awareness of Springfield’s built environment. Then called the Summer Walking Tour Series, it featured eight guided walks of popular neighborhoods and districts in Springfield, Ohio. The series has more than doubled in size over the past 20 years, now encompassing 14-20 guided tours in and around the Greater Springfield Region. A dynamic committee of community volunteers oversees the creation and management of the series.
Accessibility
Tours and programs offered by the Westcott House and Westcott Center for Architecture + Design are developed for a broad audience, including those with disabilities or decreased mobility. Tours move at a leisurely pace with brief periods of standing at tour stops. If entering a building or house, some stairs or inclines may be possible. All outdoors tours are assigned mobility levels between 1-3. If you have questions about a specific tour, please call the Westcott House to inquire with a member of our staff. Virtual tours are available with closed captioning.
Mobility Level 1: Up to 6 blocks walking, mostly flat terrain, paved, stairs not likely. Wheelchair accessible.
Mobility Level 2: May be more than 6 blocks walking, some hills, mostly paved, some stairs possible. Please call or email about wheelchair accessibility.
Mobility Level 3: Considerable walking, various terrains, unpaved areas. All bicycle tours. Please call or email about wheelchair accessibility.
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