The Five Oaks neighborhood is holding a Porch and Garden Tour from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, June 24 in Dayton Ohio. You may park and pick up tour maps and information in the parking lot of Mary Queen of Peace parking lot on Homewood Ave., between Forest Ave. and Old Orchard Ave. in Dayton. You can walk, bike or drive the tour route. A horse drawn carriage will pick up and drop off people at featured houses. Various prizes and services will be raffled off during the tour. Vendors and entertainment will be distributed throughout the neighborhood. Host houses will serve snacks and refreshments.
The Five Oaks Neighborhood is home to three mini historic districts. The architectural styles of these early twentieth century houses range from arts and crafts to foursquare to prairie to unique. Residents take pride in their gardens.