Tour Notable Homes and Benefit the Arts on Saturday

Tour historically- and architecturally-significant homes in Westfield, Berkeley Heights and Summit on Saturday, as part of the Westfield Symphony Orchestra's 27th annual "Tour of Notable Homes." 

In Berkeley Heights, the tour will stop at the home of former Yankees first baseman Steve Balboni. His house features large, Italian-style rooms designed by Henry Bacon that reflect Balboni's heritage.

Bacon, who crafted the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., was also the architect behind the featured house in Summit. The home incorporates rare hand-carved wood, ionic pilasters and custom chandeliers.

Finally, in Westfield, participants will be treated to a tour of three homes: a Victorian-era house on Kimball Avenue; another once owned by the J. Fred Cowperthwaite family; and a third that includes unique architecture, landscape features and other items of interest. 

The program runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets cost $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the tour. Tickets include refreshments, live music, a boutique raffle, plant sales and more. Tickets can be bought at the Hallmark Store in Fanwood, as well as various locations around Westfield, including Baron's Drug Store, Coldwell Banker Realtors East and West, The Town Bookstore, Weichert Realtors and the Westfield Symphony Orchestra office. Tickets are also available at Periwinkle's Fine Gifts in Cranford, Christoffers Flowers in Mountainside and Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties, Coldwell Banker and Paperfolio in Summit.