Tour #1 – The Sears Kit Home of Carey Pelto

This Tour is sold out. Please go to “Register” and choose from the Member and Non-Member waitlists. Members will have waitlist priority.

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM/Tour starts at 6:30 and will last until approximately 8:00 pm.

60 Guests max will be allowed to attend each tour.

The week of the Tour, any remaining spots will be assigned and if you’re on the waitlist, you will receive an email letting you know you can attend. Please confirm you’re going to attend and as a non-member a $10 donation needs to be made at the check in table on arrival to the tour.

This lovely historic home was ordered from a Sears, Roebuck & Company catalog and constructed in the early 1900s. We will divide into 3 groups to learn about the history of this kit home and to tour the main floor. Our host/homeowner will tell us about the details he has uncovered about his home. In the backyard, Eric Metzger, Executive Director of the McAllister House Museum, will speak about the history of pattern homes and how the Sears catalog kit homes developed out of this movement. Volunteers within the home will guide us through while pointing out interesting design features and antiques.

Parking: Park on side streets.

Disabled Access: No

Restrooms: No

Waiver: All attendees must sign the updated 2025 HPA Liability Waiver. DOWNLOAD HERE and bring with you or sign at the venue. Only one waiver per person required for the entire season.

HPA Coordinator: Carol Beans

Tour Guide: Carey Pelto

Directions: One block north of Colorado Ave. between 17th and 18th Streets in Old Colorado