Summer of Architecture: Great Homes Tour Turn of the Century Edition

This year’s tour offers a rare opportunity to explore historic homes from the early 1900s in various stages of preservation.
Picket fences, grand porches, stained glass windows, hidden woodwork, and more than a century of stories await during Long Beach Heritage’s Great Homes Tour: Preservation in Progress.
This year’s Turn-of-the-Century edition offers a rare opportunity to explore historic homes from the early 1900s in various stages of preservation. Some have been lovingly restored to their former glory, while others are actively undergoing rehabilitation, revealing the challenges and triumphs of saving Long Beach’s architectural heritage.
Unlike traditional home tours that showcase only finished projects, Preservation in Progress tells the complete story. Guests will experience firsthand what it takes to preserve a historic home—from uncovering original details and repairing decades of wear to navigating restoration projects and bringing these treasured buildings back to life.
Whether you’re a homeowner, history enthusiast, architecture lover, or simply curious about what lies behind some of Long Beach’s most beautiful front doors, this tour offers an inspiring look at preservation in action.
Every ticket supports Long Beach Heritage’s mission to protect, celebrate, and advocate for the places that make our city unique.
Tour four (4) stunning homes