The Willo Neighborhood Association is putting out the welcome mat and inviting Valley residents to visit their historic neighborhood in downtown Phoenix Sunday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 36th Annual Historic Willo Home Tour will offer guests a chance to travel back in time and visit the interiors of over 10 unique homes representing a variety of architectural styles and a historic firehouse museum.
Located between Thomas and McDowell roads from 1st to 7th avenues, Willo was one of the first historic suburbs at the edge of town to rise from undeveloped agricultural land in the 1920s. One of Phoenix’s oldest and most beautiful neighborhoods, Willo is now part of the core of Central Phoenix with all the amenities, culture and community the area has to offer. Tour attendees can stroll along the palm-lined streets and soak up the rich history of Phoenix’s past.
Organizers said, “The Willo neighbors, a tight-knit, supportive community, are eager to welcome and show you around.”
In addition to the tour, which costs $30, a street fair will feature over 150 local vendors offering hand-crafted goods, jewelry, antiques, local artwork, a classic car show and a selection of food trucks. There will also be live entertainment throughout the day with local Arizona musicians at both a main stage and at every home on tour. Trolleys will be circulating the streets of Willo, making it easy for guests to visit all the homes on the tour.
Tour tickets can be purchased at www.willophx.com or day of the event, on site at 3rd Avenue at W. Monte Vista Road.
