Arizona's longest running home tour
May 17-18th - 2008

Jerome, AZ - May 1, 2008 - Visit 8 historic homes and buildings throughout Jerome on May 17-18 from 9am-3pm as part of the 43rd Annual Jerome Home Tour.

This year promises to be an exciting and interesting tour with a new look at the Phelps Dodge Administrative Office which has been beautifully restored at one end of town, down to 2 modern day ‘Jerome Style’ dream homes that have been works in progress for many years and are now ready for a first viewing.

A classic Victorian house, a 1904 cottage and authentic Gypsy Caravan, the beautiful and haunting Holy Cross Catholic Church, The Ladies Jail, and a charming 1914 home on the main road into Jerome ...this fills out a roster that gives a cross-section of Jerome then and now.  End the tour with refreshments at Jerome's famous 'Spook Hall.'

The piece de resistance of the tour is The Pink Lady House.

The Riordan House, now referred to as The Pink Lady House because of its lovely and authentic Victorian paint scheme, was built in 1898. This section of town is known as Society Hill.  Sitting high above the rest of Jerome, executives of the mining company lived in this wonderful enclave on the ‘Boardwalk" which you will see outside the main level of the house. Built for the Bonus and Payroll Officer, Mr. Riordan would go on to become a part of one of Arizona’s most venerable families. To this day, the grandchildren of the original owners and two following generations visit the home yearly for a reunion and marvel at the remarkable restoration that Myles and Jennifer McDonald have done.

Jerome resident, Jay Kinsella worked side by side for years on this project. The five-year restoration brought this gem back to its glory with much of the original structure salvaged, including the entire second floor. Sadly, Myles died during this renovation, Jennifer is now a full time Jerome resident with an antique shop in Old Town Cottonwood called Papillon 2. The Pink Lady house is totally furnished with period pieces making it a showcase of the Victorian era.

Tickets $12 adults - $6 Children. Free under 2 years old.

Shuttle throughout the tour. Walking and steps are part of the fun. Wear comfortable shoes. This tour is not handicapped accessible.  The event benefits The Jerome Chamber of Commerce and their projects for the coming year. For more information call Coleen at 928 649 3847.

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