CCRA House Tour

The 55th annual CCRA House Tour features eleven spectacular homes including Philadelphia's most storied residence on Rittenhouse Square - the McIlhenny Mansion. The center of Philadelphia's social activity, guests included Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe, the Mansion, after having been vacant for nearly 30 years, is undergoing a two year renovation.

Tourgoers receive a 15% day of tour discount on food for dinner at area restaurants (reservations are suggested) including: D'Angelo's Ristorante Italiano, Friday Saturday Sunday, Square 1682, Twenty Manning Grill, El Rey and Urban Enoteca. Tour tickets are $25 each through through Oct. 17 and $30 thereafter.

Tickets are available: by calling (215) 546-6719; with a credit card through the CCRA web site (www.centercityresidents.org); mailing a check to CCRA (1600 Market St., Suite 2500, Phila. 19103); and in person at the following locations: - Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine Street - Jomici Apothecary, 273 S. 15th Street - Pure Florist Design, 500 S. 22nd Street On the day of the tour, $30 tickets will be sold at: - 18th; Spruce Streets, Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel (BZBI) - 22nd; Spruce Streets, Trinity Memorial Church