Annual Alton Historic House Tours

The Alton Area Landmarks Association (AALA) is excited to host our 53rd annual historic house tour on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 12:00 – 5:00.

Tickets are $15 (only $10 for AALA members!). Children 12 and under are free.

Alton, Illinois, is a Mississippi River city steeped in history and rich in architecture. This year, we are pleased to offer 8 stops on the tour, and we encourage you to enjoy the rest of the city along the way. The tour will happen rain or shine.

If you have questions, please contact altonlandmarks@gmail.com

Saturday, October 12, noon to 3:00 pm.

Everyone is invited to this year’s free historic building walking tour in Alton covering East Broadway perched on the hillside overlooking the Mississippi River. Stroll Broadway from Market Street to Ridge Street to appreciate the architecture and history of buildings built as early as the 1830s. Alton Area Landmarks Association collaborated with AltonWorks, a social impact redevelopment company, and other Alton organizations to add this area to the National Register of Historic Places’ Middletown Historic District in 2022. Architectural styles include Italianate, Victorian, Classical Revival, Renaissance Revival, Craftsman and Mid-Century Modern designs.

By having our event on Saturday people attending Main Street’s Farmer’s Market in the morning can then come and enjoy the tour. Many restaurants and shops will be open and ready to serve.

The tour will happen rain or shine. Free admission.

Contact Terry Sharp at 618-463-5761
or altonlandmarks@gmail.com
if you have questions.