Southern Shores Historic Flat Top Cottage Tour

OBX Events, Southern Shores Historic Flat Top Cottage Tour
Event Description: 

The Southern Shores Historic Flat Top Cottage Tour owner network has announced the list of cottages that will be open at this year’s tour.  The 6th such tour of these historic flat tops in the Town of Southern Shores, proceeds will again benefit the Flat Top Preservation Fund of the Outer Banks Community Foundation, which provides funds for the preservation and maintenance of the historic flat top at 13 Skyline Road designed by Frank Stick and now owned by the Town of Southern Shores. 

$10 tickets will be sold online beginning in March, and in person on the day of the tour from 10 AM to 1 PM.  Tickets cover admission to all 14 homes on the tour.

Frank Stick, (1884-1966), beloved Outer Banks artist and developer, obtained an option on the land that is now Southern Shores, and supervised the platting of lots, the installation of roads, and the design and erection of the first flat top cottages.   These now quaint architectural houses were reminiscent of the cottages he had seen in Florida, and were of cement block construction, with wide overhanging soffits, propped up shutters, and flat tar and gravel roofs.

For additional information about the Southern Shores Historic Flat Top Cottage Tour, please contact Sally and Steve Gudas at (804) 399-8342 or seatide1@gmail.com.

Ticket purchase required
Price: 
$10 cash or check only
When is the Event?: 
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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