The tour will be held on Saturday, June 6th from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, June 7th from 12 pm to 4 pm. Tour headquarters and ticket sales are located at Carson Elementary School, 5420 E. 1st Avenue. Tickets are $12 (Historic Denver, Inc. members), $15 (non-members). Buy your tickets in advance online or call 720.891.4956. Tickets will also be on sale each day at tour headquarters, Carson Elementary.
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