2010 DUST to DAZZLE Tour

Butte Citizens for Preservation and Revitalization Inc. (Butte CPR) is presenting the sixth Dust to Dazzle Renovation Home Tour on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Designed to showcase recent and progressing projects in historic Butte, this tour will provide an opportunity to view six structures in varying stages of renovation. The tour can be started at any of the six locations and followed in any sequence. In addition, admission includes refreshments at the Tea at 105 N. Excelsior (Ryan Mansion), 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 each, or two for $20.00.

Locations (photos by Don Scheidecker) Click a pic to enlarge
1115 Lewisohn 925 W. Quartz 301 W. Granite	301 W. Granite 1115 Lewisohn 401 W. Boardman 925 W. Quartz 32-40 E. Granite Sears Bldg. 630 W. Silver	401 W. Boardman 32-40 E. Granite (Sears Bldg.) 630 W. Silver
Tea at 105 N. Excelsior (Ryan Mansion), 2-6 p.m.
Map in PDF format coming soon

Owners will be present to explain their renovation process, problems encountered, and motivations. Butte CPR volunteers will also serve as guides, providing additional information. A short history of each building and its National Register significance will be available as well. (Ryan Mansion, 105 N. Excelsior, site of tea, left) News article • News guide

The tour is sponsored in part by area vendors whose products and services were used in these projects; they will also be on hand to speak with tour attendees and offer assistance in explaining their products and services. In addition state and local historic preservation organizations will be represented, including representatives of the BSB Historic Preservation Commission, who will be available to answer questions about the new Historic Preservation Ordinance and associated guidelines and tax incentives.

Vendors and Sponsors: THANKS! More to come!

GDL Construction • 46 S. Chickadee Way, Bozeman, MT 59718 Butte Ace Hardware • 1839 Harrison, Butte • 406-723-3570 Craftsman's Corner • 223 E. Park, Butte • 406-723-5120 Sun Rental Center • 400 E. Front, Butte • 406-723-4368 JS Plumbing and Heating • 406-490-2070 Triple-S Building Center • 100 E. Front, Butte • 406-496-3900 Commuity Preservation Design • 834 W. Galena NorthWestern Energy • 888-467-2669 US Bank • 10 S. Main, Butte • 406-496-4000 Butte-Silver Bow Historic Preservation Office • 406-497-6258

Proceeds will benefit Butte CPR's many projects, most notably its Historic Improvement Project fund, which has provided awards of more than $23,000 to property owners for improvements. While the funds raised will be a welcome assist, the principal reasons for the tour are to inspire people to purchase and restore historic buildings in Butte (now, together with Anaconda, the nation's largest National Historic Landmark District), to show what great results can be achieved while bringing an historic building back from the brink, and to meet the varied and wonderful people who enjoy doing it. We hope that tour attendees and volunteers will find a new neighbor!

Advance tickets will be available at Old Butte Historical Adventures (117 N. Main), Cavanaugh's (131 W. Park), Brenda's Florist (2125 Harrison Avenue). Tickets may also be purchased June 26th at any of the 6 locations on the tour.

Please e-mail CPR or call 490-3216 for more info and/or to Volunteer!

Descriptions of 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 Dust to Dazzle tours