Walking Tour of Sumner Hill

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Developed as a suburb by General William Hyslop Sumner in the mid-nineteenth century, this National Historic District includes one of the finest collections of Victorian houses in the area. The tour includes the ancestral home of the Dole Pineapple Company founder as well as the homes of progressives who were active as abolitionists and women suffragists.

All JPHS tours are free to the public and are offered on dates shown. Tours last between 60 and 90 minutes and are canceled in case of heavy rain. No reservations are required, just meet the guide at the starting location.

Alveston Street, circa 1912

Cannot make this time or date? Our tours are available online via an app as well: https://www.youraudiotour.com/tours/4655/