50th Annual Benton House Tour of Homes & Car Show in historic Irvington

312 South Downey Ave,Indianapolis Indiana 46219

17 September, 2023

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The Benton House Association proudly presents its annual Benton House Tour of Homes and Classy Car Show ,sponsored by Martine Locke Realtor, on Sunday, September 17th from 12 pm to 5pm. Celebrating our FIFTIETH TOUR this year and TBH's ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY! We are excited to be able to showcase some of Irvington's beautiful homes, and classy cars of all kinds. Keep an eye out for our special VIP event on Saturday the 16th (more information to follow!). Our homes for 2023:520 N Campbell Ave227 S Ritter Ave625 N Edmundson Ave320 Poplar Rd5115 Norway Dr943 N Irvington Ave325 N Emerson AveHannah's Memorial Playground, 5435 Washington St (George W. Julian School (School 57)Be sure to stop by the Benton House to take a tour of this magnificent piece of Indianapolis history including the Caretaker's Apartment! We will also be featuring the classy car show on the Benton House grounds as well as featuring live music and food for purchase! Tickets are $20 in advance of the tour and $25 the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased at any of the tour stops on the day of the tour. Those buying their ticket with a credit card on the day of the tour need to do so at The Benton House. The annual Benton House Tour of Homes is the biggest fundraiser for the Historic Benton House. All proceeds from the tour will go directly towards the upkeep and maintenance of the house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Proceeds from past tours have gone towards permanent signage in the front yard, a new slate roof, gutters and downspouts, new event chairs, landscaping, and foundation repairs, just to name a few. We appreciate your support for this important event. Built in 1873, the Benton House was once home of Butler University president Dr. Allen R. Benton . Would you like to sponsor the Tour? Let us know! [email protected]! (Sponsors to be updated as they arrive!) Tower Room/Title Sponsor: Martine Locke RealtorBenton House Level: LD Smith PlumbingEddy Hacker, State Farm InsuranceBona Thompson Level: GlenRoy ConstructionMundell & AssociatesWilson Parker Level:Kile Oak Level:Oakley Hammond Funeral Home Moore & Kirk Irvington ChapelClassy Car Show DETAILS:12 PM to 4 PM Awards at 3 PM. All cars must arrive by 11:30 AM. Registration is $10. Awards include: Best in ShowCrowd FavoriteMost MuscleBest PaintBest Interior, andMost UniqueEvery car show participant will receive a free ticket for the Home Tour and a poster. For inquiries please email Andrew Mankus at [email protected]. Named one of Indianapolis Monthly's 'hot neighborhoods' and the next foodie 'hot spot' by the Indy Star, Irvington is the city's largest historic district, founded in 1870. It's currently seeing yet another boom of new business moving in. The home tour is also one of the the first in the lineup of great events during the fall in Irvington, culminating with Irvington's famous Halloween festival. Make this year's Home Tour your reason to "Discover Irvington."