Every summer Corvallis Tourism sponsors the Historic Homes Trolley Tour. Participants ride in a large replica of an old 1900’s trolley. The tours offer a uniqueway to see the historic sites of the city and are fun for visitors and residents alike. The tours are narrated, and people are often surprised to find out some of the original owners stories of how they contributed to the founding of Corvallis.
The trolley tour begins at the 1856 Benjamin Biddle House (believed to be the oldest home in formal Corvallis). The trolley then winds down city streets and covers architecture reflective of Queen Ann-style, Craftsman, Prairie and Colonial Revival. Small bungalows behind sycamore and oak trees dot the landscape as the narrated guide takes the participant on a romp through history. The final leg of the tour runs past 7th and 8th street and covers the 1909 Presbyterian Church and the Willamette Valley & Coast Railroad Depot.
Reservations for the tour are free can be made by calling Corvallis Tourism at 541-757-1544, spots fill up fast so it is advised to call in advance. Dates are July 11 and 25, as well as August 8, 15, 22 and 29.
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