With the success of the Champion Reaper, Springfield led the nation in the production of farm machinery in the 1870s and 1880s. These industrialists’ vast and often newly acquired wealth manifested in opulent Gilded Age mansions along East High Street. Tour with us through this open museum of architecture and enterprise and discover the rich histories of Governor Asa S. Bushnell, industrialist John Foos, famed publisher W.W. Norton, and more. Meet in front of the Women’s Town Club at 805 East High Street.
Guided by Kevin Rose / Mobility 2
$15 General / $12 Members
Join the Westcott Center for Architecture + Design as we celebrate our region’s distinctive architecture and history with our annual Summer Tour Series.
The Summer Tour Series, now in its twenty-first year, examines the architecture, design, and history of the built environment in the Greater Springfield Region. Historians, curators, artists, designers, and other local professionals guide each tour. The 2025 series includes Walking Tours, Happy Hour Tours, Family Tours, Members Only Tours, and Virtual Tours.
Please be advised that we do not mail tickets. You will receive an order confirmation by email. You will be automatically added to the attendee list upon the completion of your order.
Accessibility:
Our tours and programs are developed for a broad audience, including those with disabilities and decreased mobility. Tours move at a leisurely pace with brief periods of standing at tour stops. If entering a building or house, some stairs or inclines may be possible. All tours are assigned mobility levels between 1-3.
Mobility Level 1
Up to 6 blocks walking, mostly flat terrain, paved, stairs not likely. Wheelchair accessible.
Mobility Level 2
May be more than 6 blocks walking, some hills, mostly paved, some stairs possible. Please call or email about wheelchair accessibility.
Mobility Level 3
Considerable walking, various terrains, unpaved areas. All bicycle tours. Please call or email about wheelchair accessibility.
You may also like the following events from Westcott House:
- This Saturday, 21st June, 10:00 am, Victorian SoFo Walking Tour in Springfield
- Next Thursday, 26th June, 08:00 pm, Bushnell House Virtual Tour in Springfield, Ohio
- Next Friday, 27th June, 05:30 pm, Lenski Walk Family Tour in Springfield
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Arts events in Springfield.
