Montrose Walking Tour

About this event

Montrose is one of the most diverse and interesting neighborhoods in Houston with some of the city’s best architecture including spectacular mansions, charming bungalows, the campus of the University of St. Thomas, Rothko Chapel, and the Menil Collection. ArCH tour guides will present an overview of the architectural and social history of the area, including Fondren Mansion (now La Colombe d’Or), Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Chapel of St. Basil, Rothko Chapel, Cy Twombly Gallery, and the Menil Collection. On this 2-hour walking tour, you will get a flavor of this special district and be encouraged to widen your path after the tour is over.

Meet outside the Menil Collection Bookstore, 1520 Sul Ross, 77006. Street and lot parking available.

AIA Credit: 2.0 LU

AIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:

Per AIA National CE Standards, any learning program approved for AIA Learning Units may award CE credit for the approved program for up to (3) years from the date of approval so long as the CES Provider is in good standing. AIA Members may repeat the same course, but no additional credit will be granted or recorded.

From Jennifer Ward