Santa Monica residents will have the opportunity to take a trip through their city’s architectural past this weekend when the Santa Monica Conservancy will host a walking tour of some of the most historical homes on Adelaide Drive.
“Adelaide Drive: Architecture and History” will feature the most picturesque homes on the city’s border with the Pacific Palisades, many of which were once owned by Hollywood celebrities and some of Santa Monica’s most well-known early residents.
Among the homes that will highlight the trip is the Roy Jones House at 130 Adelaide Drive, the first residence constructed on the street. Jones was the son of city founder, Sen. John P. Jones.
The Santa Monica Conservancy has hosted several successful tours in the past, including the Downtown Walking Tour.
The tour will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $35 for conservancy members, $40 for non-members. Parking is limited on Adelaide Drive and the conservancy has arranged for a shuttle bus departing from Roosevelt School. For more information, contact (310) 496-3146.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 3, 2008. Read the original PDF.