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Historic Home Tours
Headquarters: Culture Coffee
Address: 285 N 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Hours: 10 am - 1 pm
Tickets
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Preservation Utah Members: $15/ticket (with member $5 discount), not a member, join today
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Fairpark Residents: $15/ticket (with resident $5 discount, email your zip code to info@preservationutah.org to get your discount code)
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Non-Members
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Pre-Sale $20/ticket
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Day of $30/ticket
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Tour Logistics
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Every participant must have a ticket. Tickets come as a tour brochure and wristband, which are needed to enter each home.
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Brochures and wristbands will not be mailed in advance. All ticket holders, including those purchasing tickets in advance or on the day of the event, must collect their materials at the tour headquarters (Culture Coffee) before starting the tour.
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The tour will take place regardless of weather conditions (rain or shine). Unused tickets cannot be refunded.
Important Information for Attendees
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None of the homes are wheelchair accessible, and most have stairs. Please be cautious and watch your step.
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Shoe covers will be provided and must be worn inside all homes.
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Pets are not allowed inside the homes.
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Backpacks and umbrellas are not permitted inside homes. You may leave umbrellas outside, where staff and volunteers will watch them. Small purses are allowed inside.
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All homes are private residences, accessible only during the tour. Homeowner names and home addresses will not be disclosed before the tour.
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Photography is allowed only outside the homes; it is prohibited inside.
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During the tour hours, attendees are free to visit any or all homes at their own pace.
This fall, walk through time in one of Salt Lake City’s most vibrant and overlooked historic neighborhoods—Fairpark.
Tucked between 600 North and 200 South, Fairpark may be small, but it holds a big place in the city’s past. Known today as the home of the Utah State Fairgrounds, this neighborhood is part of the Salt Lake City Northwest Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. More than 1,100 of the 1,489 buildings in this 28-block area contribute to its historic character, making it one of the city's most architecturally and culturally intact neighborhoods.
Explore a curated selection of historic homes that span styles and eras—from charming Victorian cottages and modest brick bungalows to pioneer-era adobe dwellings. As you stroll the wide streets and generous lots laid out in the original 1847 city plat, you’ll discover a neighborhood where the past is preserved and still lived in.
The tour celebrates Fairpark’s layered legacy: its roots in immigrant and working-class communities, its architectural richness, and its enduring sense of place. With many homes built between the 1850s and 1950s—most by individual landowners rather than large-scale developers—Fairpark tells a different, deeply personal story of Salt Lake City’s growth.
Whether you're a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or just curious about the stories behind the front doors of this west-side gem, the Fall Homes Tour is your chance to experience Fairpark in a whole new way.
Preservation Utah’s decision to host the Fall Homes Tour on Salt Lake City’s west side is a deliberate effort to expand the scope and inclusivity of historic preservation. Neighborhoods like Fairpark have long played a vital role in the city’s growth, shaped by immigrant, working-class, and culturally diverse communities whose contributions are too often overlooked in traditional preservation narratives. By spotlighting these areas, we aim to elevate their stories, challenge outdated notions of what constitutes “historic,” and ensure that the benefits of preservation—economic investment, civic pride, and cultural continuity—are shared equitably.
Thank you to our Sponsor!
Capitol Hill Construction
Buttress Sponsor
$1,500
Each Spring and Fall we choose different neighborhoods to highlight the history and community that built them. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an architecture buff, or simply curious about the stories behind these iconic homes, our Historic Homes Tours promise an enriching experience that celebrates the heritage and cultural significance of neighborhoods.
About Historic Home Tours
For over 50 years, our Home Tours have allowed the public to see how historic buildings can be brought into the comfort of the 21st century while maintaining the historic character and charm only historic buildings can provide. With the permission and generosity of the building owners, tours open privately owned buildings to the public and volunteers guide the public, offering historical and educational information about various aspects of the buildings.
Kletting in the Avenues - Spring 2025
Step into history with Preservation Utah’s Spring Homes Tour: Kletting in the Avenues, celebrating the architectural legacy of Richard Kletting, one of Utah’s most prolific designers. This year’s tour showcases four to five homes designed by Kletting in Salt Lake City’s Avenues neighborhood—each a testament to his mastery of form, function, and elegance.