​2017 Historic Home Tour
​Another One on the Books!

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What a weekend! We had, great weather, a large turnout, and a very smooth operation.   Over 1250 guests viewed our 6 properties this year, and the feedback has been terrific.  We were very fortunate to have such a diverse assortment of homes this year.  Representing several Architectural styles for which Old Towne Orange is famous!






On behalf of OTPA we would like to thank our amazing homeowners for their generous hospitality.
  • Ted & Debbie Albert
  • Braid & Carol Mac Donald
  • Mary and Al Ricci
  • Hugh Siler
  • Erik Skovseth
  • Bernie Towers and the Coast Soccer League​

A special thanks to the Home Tour Committee, we could not have pulled this off without them.
  • Diana Zdenek
  • Carol Craig
  • Tony Trabucco
  • The entire OTPA Board of Directors for their support.

Our Lead Docents for running the show at each of our fantastic homes:

Lisa Blanc, Mary Matuzak, Robert Imboden, Adrian Ober, Vickie Laughlin, Janine Storm, Nancy MacDonald, and Amy Thai.

All of our docents that assisted throughout the weekend, and our Will Call staff at the Library.

Special Thanks to……. Andrea McCullough for taking the lead on our historic research.  Ricci Realty for providing transportation with their Trolley. Gary Zdenek of Gary Z Design.  John Peters for Floral.  Glory Johnson and Wayne Gensler for opening their home for our post tour celebration.  Al Ybarra our fabulous chef.  Amy Harpster and The Orange Public Library and History Center. The City of Orange for their continued support of OTPA.  Wendy Bennett and all past Home Tour Chairs and committees for laying the groundwork. PreserveOC for hosting the “Kick Off” reception at the Hilbert Museum.

And a gracious thanks to you, the members of OTPA and all our guests of the 2017 Historic Home Tour!

Joe Peters
OTPA Fund Development and Home Tour Chair
 
​PS - Another fantastic job of coordinating and producing an over-the-top event by Old Towne resident and creative genius extraordinaire, Joe Peters! Thank you, Joe! - OTPA Board of Directors