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To Recognize and Celebrate of the 50th Anniversary of The German Village Society's Annual Haus und Garten Tour.
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WHEREAS, German Village, is one of Columbus' premiere downtown neighborhoods and is one of the preeminent historic districts in the United States; and
WHEREAS, German Village is 233 acres of "living" history where the old meets the new and the result is a vibrant and charming community; and
WHEREAS, The first annual Haus und Garten Tour occurred on the last Sunday in June of 1960, and attracted media attention and lured hundreds of visitors to the neighborhood to see eight restored homes and two gardens; and
WHEREAS, The 50th Annual Haus und Garten: Celebrating 50 Years of Inspired Living occurs on the last Sunday in June 2009, June 28, from 9am to 6pm beginning with a tour program at the German Village Meeting Haus located at 588 South Third Street; and
WHEREAS, this "tour of inspiration" will provide guests a glimpse of quality preservation and innovative design in the fourteen properties chosen as this year's tour; and
WHEREAS, Guests can explore the sites at their own pace, while enjoying gardening demonstrations, and observing members of the Central Ohio Watercolor Society paint their masterpieces for the annual watercolor competition; and
WHEREAS, The German Village Society, a civic association with a 50-year history of successfully harnessing the devotion and tenacity of its members, is the host of the Haus und Garten Tour; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we do hereby recognize and celebrate of the 50th Anniversary of The German Village Society's Annual Haus und Garten Tour.