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H.O.P.S. Historic Home & Art Tour
BY ANDREW GRUNTHER PHOTOS BY ROBIN FANNON AND JESSI MILLER
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he over 500 attendees enjoyed glimpses into the beautiful and unique homes throughout two of Ocala’s Historic Districts. The Historic Ocala Preservation Society (HOPS) has a long history of conducting both Spring & Winter home tours. Visitors get to admire first hand the beauty of the architecture and appreciate the early history of Ocala. Thanks to the generous support of the sponsors, and an unprecedented attendance, HOPS was able to raise over $20,000 dollars to benefit preservation, education, and continued engagement with our local community. Local artists Ryan Neumann, Justin Alsedek, & Andres Garcia had their work on display at three of the homes on the tour. Local plein air artists were on location painting various aspects of the facades and gardens. Housed within the historic Ocala Union Station, The Magnolia Art Xchange (The MAX) & The Depot on Magnolia restaurant both opened their doors for attendees to explore the gallery, meet with artists, and sample treats from the soon-to-open restaurant. Each of the homes on tour were special in their own way. Visitors learned the history of the early property owners and other interesting facts. Victorian, Frame Vernacular, & Bungalow style homes were included as a showcase of the varying architectural styles throughout the districts. Board members, sponsors, homeowners, and artists were treated to a post-tour VIP event hosted by Andrew & Michael Grunther at the Luman House; their home in the Tuscawilla Historic District, to celebrate the culmination of months of planning and hard work by all involved. With more events on the horizon, make sure to follow The Historic Ocala Preservation Society on socials and become a member to stay up to date on what is happening in our city’s historic districts and receive invitations to the plethora of events, classes, and galas that are scheduled. Memberships are available online at www.DonorBox.org/HistoricOcala
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G.S. Scott Home — owned by Rick Perry
Peyser Home — owned by Stacy Cruz
McCullough Home— Leslie McCullough
Artist rendering the Luman Home — owned by Andrew Grunther
