Must-see Oregon District homes will be decked out for the Candlelight Holiday Tour

Residents of the Oregon Historic District are preparing to open their doors to the city.

>> PHOTOS: Oregon District Candlelight Holiday Tour 2017 

The neighborhood's annual Candlelight Holiday Tour is slated for Dec. 3-5.

Six lavishly decorated residences will participate in this year’s tour, including this year’s dessert house constructed by stepladder inventor John H. Balsley more than 140 years ago.

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Guides in period hats and capes will lead guests to the homes with lanterns, highlighting the history of the neighborhood and its restoration.

Tour times are 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. nightly.

Tickets are $25 each and non-refundable. To purchase, visit OregonHolidaytour.eventbrite.com or call is 937-985-0820.

The interiors of five homes decorated by owners will be toured.

Champagne punch, coffee and an assortment of pastries will be served at the last home on the tour.

A musician will play Christmas carols in the living room.

>> PHOTOS: Oregon Historic District Candlelight Holiday Tour through the years

On-street parking can be found throughout the neighborhood, organizers said.

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The neighborhood’s annual holiday tour dates back to 1979 and is a fundraiser for the Oregon Historic District Society.

Founded in July 1829, the Oregon District is Dayton’s oldest neighborhood. It was registered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

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Posted by The Oregon Historic District on Sunday, December 24, 2017

The district’s residences, gazebo and lampposts will be decorated with greenery and/or festive candle lights and decor in time for the tour.

>> Click here for more photos of past Oregon District Candlelight Holiday Tours 

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