‘Gems of South Orange’ House Tour returns

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The village of South Orange has long been known for its diverse stock of attractive residences lining peaceful, leafy streets. On Saturday, Oct. 14, the purchase of an admission ticket will afford an estimated 500 to 600 visitors a close-up view of the interiors and exteriors of eight astounding private houses that they could previously admire only from afar.

Known as one of New Jersey’s premier house tours, this year’s biennial “Gems of South Orange,” presented by the South Orange Historical and Preservation Society, will feature a wide variety of distinctive homes built in years dating from 1879 to 2007. The tour begins at the South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way in South Orange, where each attendee will pick up a map. The homes will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, classic autos matching the vintage of each home will be parked at the properties. Free jitneys will stop at SOPAC and at every tour house, running in a continuous loop.

To purchase tickets, visit www.SOHPS.org.

  SOPAC, South Orange Historical and Preservation Society