The next house is the Thaddeus and Florence Bell House at 4202 Avenue F. Built in 1895, it is an excellent example

Bell House, 4202 Ave. F

of the folk Victorian style. A simple carpenter-built structure, the house is embellished with Victorian detailing which had become available through mail order via the expanding American railroad system. Appropriately, it is now framed by a renowned folk garden designed and built by landscape designer Jill Nokes and her husband Jack. The carriages will stop here on the return trip.

Weisiger/White House, 4104 Ave. F

    From here you can walk one of the oldest sidewalks in Hyde Park past musicians and storytellers, and a thirtieth anniversary exhibit of the history of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association. This exhibit is hosted by Jack and Debbie Evins at the Weisiger/White House at 4104 Avenue F, built in 1892.

    Please stop in and visit with our past HPNA presidents and see and hear the stories of the past thirty years.

Tannehill House, 4010 Ave. F

    Next is the Tannehill House at 4010 Avenue F, built in 1909. Originally at 4004, the house was moved and preserved by the Hyde Park Baptist Church several years ago as part of an agreement with HPNA. This house will display the photographic exhibit "Churches and Schools of Hyde Park."
    Next you will come to one of the most outstanding structures in Hyde Park -- the Covert House at 3918 Avenue G, built by Frank and Annie Covert in 1898. Frank Covert, a prosperous entrepreneur, founded the Covert Automobile Company and donated the Mount Bonnell overlook to Travis County. The stately appearance of the Covert House adds to the unique historic quality of Hyde Park. John and Ann Horan, the current owners, carried out extensive renovation of the interior and exterior when they purchased the house in 1998. Although

The Covert House, 3918 Ave. G

    Now the return trip. For only $2.50 you can take the carriage back or ride part of the way, stopping along the way to see a local artist, poet or writer, hear a story or two, or maybe a song from the past. In brief, neighbors, it promises to be one of the best tours ever. So if you've not yet volunteered to help ensure its success, it's not too late!