PHOTOS: Takoma Park House and Garden Tour 2012

PHOTOS • BY JULIE WIATT

The Takoma Park House and Garden Tour on May 6 offered an up-close glimpse into both old and new North Takoma. The self-guided tour showcased a dozen houses in the neighborhood developed by town founder B.F. Gilbert beginning in 1889. Enjoy these views of the tour, then read more about the history behind the houses: “North Takoma takes center stage.”

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TP House & Garden 2012: Historic Takoma's Dorothy Barnes and JackCarson

Historic Takoma's Dorothy Barnes and JackCarson welcome folks to the House and Garden Tour.

TP House & Garden 2012: Victorian on Pineybranch

TP House & Garden 2012: Victorian home on Pineybranch Ave.

Takoma Park House & Garden Tour 2012: "EverMay" was the historic name for this grand Victorian home.

Takoma Park House & Garden Tour 2012: stained glass door.

Takoma Park House & Garden Tour 2012: this stained glass door was replicated in a post-fire restoration by Heritage Building & Renovation..

Takoma Park House & Garden Tour 2012: Victorian red room.

Takoma Park House & Garden Tour 2012: Harry Fulton's garden on Piney Branch Road.

TP House & Garden 2012: crenellated parapet distinguishes 1904 home on Takoma Ave.

TP House & Garden Tour 2012: c1890s home on Baltimore Ave.

TP House & Garden Tour 2012: 1890s home on Baltimore Ave.

TP House & Garden Tour 2012: Wrap-around porch with rocking chairs - 1800s home on Baltimore Ave.

TP House & Garden Tour 2012: pottery studio shows Japanese design influence.

TP House & Garden Tour 2012: pottery studio stone mat

Takoma Park House & Garden Tour 2012: Jane Spalding's pottery studio. Pottery wheel and magnifying glass in foreground.

TP House & Garden Tour 2012: Jane Spalding's pottery

Takoma Park House & Garden Tour 2012: Sears bungalow on Takoma Ave.

Takoma Park House & Garden Tour 2012: American 4-square on Takoma Ave. was relocated in 1930s to save it from demolition.

Takoma Park House & Garden Tour 2012: Takoma Ave. dining room

Takoma Park House & Garden Tour 2012: garden detail of Takoma Ave. home.

Takoma Park House & Garden Tour 2012: historic landmark plaque on Takoma Ave. home.

TP House & Garden Tour 2012: pergola on Takoma Avenue

Takoma Park House & Garden Tour 2012: Craftsman-style home on Buffalo Ave. Built in 2000 by local builder Art McMurdie, it successfully blends into the historic neighborhood.