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Looking for a unique and inspiring holiday experience? Join us for an
evening of music, art, and architecture at the seventh annual History, Hymns
& Holly tour. This year we will stroll through the historic buildings of
Downtown West. Our tour begins inside Howard Dwight Smith’s imposing Masonic
Temple, built between 1924 and 1927. Designed shortly after the discovery of
King Tutankhamun’s tomb, this remarkable building exemplifies America’s
enthrallment with Egyptian design. Visitors will have a rare opportunity to
view this building’s splendid (and some say cryptic) ceremonial rooms.
Our second stop is the beautiful St. John’s Lutheran Church, designed in the
Richardsonian Romanesque style by Charles and Edwin Cregar in 1893. While
the Cregars designed some of Springfield’s finest churches, this one best
represents their fascination with the Romanesque style. Our final stop is
Central United Methodist Church, designed by Indianapolis architect William
Earl Russ in 1913-1914. As Springfield’s oldest Methodist congregation,
Russ’ stunning Tudor Revival design compliments this church’s 200 year
history.
These stops will come to life with the sounds of local musicians performing
your favorite holiday hymns. We will conclude back at the Masonic Temple
with delicious hot cocoa and snacks for you to enjoy!
Tickets are $10 General, $8
Members, and $5 Students. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets
available at Fred E. Peters & Sons, 411 East Main Street and online at
www.restorespringfield.org. |
