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2026 HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR – June 7, 2026Tradition Reimagined: Douglas Orr and the Colonial Revival
1–4pm: Tour six private homes at your own pace from Lincoln Street to Prospect Hill, discovering local architect Douglas Orr’s distinctive take on the Colonial Revival home.
4–5:30pm: Conclude with a reception at the New Haven Lawn Club, including complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a drink.
Purchase tickets here: https://nhpt.org/events
Regular Admission: $65
Next Generation (Under 30): $30 (Includes a complimentary one-year NHPT membership)
The 2026 Historic House Tour is presented with lead sponsorship from Farnam Realty Group and Industry Supporters, including Aurora Farewell Architects, Common Vision, and Knight Architecture. Organized in partnership with America 250 New Haven, the New Haven Museum, Preservation Connecticut, and the New Haven Lawn Club.
Douglas Orr (1892–1966) was a leading New Haven architect whose work helped define the city’s residential, civic, academic, and commercial landscape for nearly five decades. Trained at Yale, Orr built a reputation for thoughtful design, strong community ties, and stylistic versatility. Nationally respected, he served as president of the American Institute of Architects in 1947 and vice-chair of the commission overseeing the reconstruction of the White House during the Truman administration.
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Prospect Hill, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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