13th Annual Home and Garden Tour of Historical Pleasant Ridge

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ix beautiful homes and amazing gardens will be showcased from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on June 10 during the 13th Annual Home and Garden Tour of historical Pleasant Ridge. The tour, organized by the Pleasant Ridge Historical Commission, allows the public a special inside look at the different and characteristically historic properties of the city.
It is a chance for residents and non-residents to meet new people, and obtain ideas on decorating, designing and gardening.
"Pleasant Ridge is a unique community, comprised of a diverse, well-maintained and historic housing stock that ranges from small bungalows to very large colonials, with everything in between. The annual Home and Garden Tour provides visitors with a flavor of that diversity as proud residents invite them in to explore and learn of their history," says Kurt Metzger, Mayor of Pleasant Ridge. "I want to express my appreciation to the residents who open their homes to the public, and the many volunteers and members of the Historical Commission who work so hard to make this event a continued success. It is this community spirit that is the true essence of Pleasant Ridge."
Jim Breuckman, Manager of the City of Pleasant Ridge says, "The Home and Garden tour is a great opportunity for visitors to experience many of Pleasant Ridge's well-loved homes. It also provides our Historical Commission with funding to support relevant beautification projects in the community."
Last year, ticket sales reached an all-time high and the plan is to continue to grow that number with the proceeds from this year's event being used to perform ongoing maintenance of the Pleasant Ridge Historical Museum, also known as the "Police Booth," as well as some exciting, new improvements to the surrounding City of Pleasant Ridge Municipal Parks and gardens.
Advance-day tickets can be purchased for $15 online at www.cityofpleasantridge.org or in person at the Pleasant Ridge City Hall on Woodward Avenue, or the Recreation Center located at 4 Ridge Road during normal operating hours. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the tour for $20 directly behind City Hall from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 248-541-2901.