Tour of Homes to showcase historic homes, church

Editor’s note: first in a two-part series.

Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette Content Editor

This year’s Tour of Homes hosted by the Dublin Garden Club is on the horizon and will feature four spots full of holiday spirit.

The tour will be hosted from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10.

Historic significance of the homes is part of the enjoyment of the tour and the Ivie home, located at 516 W. Travis, is one of the highlights. The home is currently owned by Cedric and Julie Ivie and was built in 1978 by Wayne Thiebaud for Cliff and Latrelle Cain.

“We decided to participate in the Tour of Homes this year in memory of the late Latrelle Cain and to honor her and her family,” Julie said. Judge Latrelle Cain passed away last year. “Her daughter told me at her viewing last year that this was always her favorite home and was very special to her.”

Latrelle was extremely involved in the building of the home choosing the floor plans and the modeling of the home.

The home was completely remodeled in 2015 by Jimmy and Tammy Helton and then purchased by the Ivies in 2016.

The inviting two-story family home features an open concept with a central and cozy fireplace, formal dining room, enclosed glass patio and an outdoor gazebo.

The home was also built with one of the original Cain pools and has hosted many visitors over the years. The pool was filled in several years ago and an above ground pool has since been added by the Ivies.

The Trinity Anglican Church, located at 459 N. Patrick Street, will also be featured on the tour and will be the stop for refreshments, in the church’s Fellowship Hall.

The history of church began in 1881 when Bishop Alexander Charles Garrett came to Dublin.

In 1884 Bishop Garrett organized Trinity when he found an Episcopalian, Mrs. John Harris, living there.

He was appointed Missionary Bishop of Northern Texas and retained this seat until 1895. He traveled by carriage or horseback and always carried his Bible, prayer book and plans for a new church.

Mrs. John Harris welcomed Bishop Garrett into their home in Dublin, Texas, and was instrumental in planning the building of Trinity Church, Bishop Garrett had his own bedroom in their house, with a convenient outside entrance. This bedroom is still called the Bishop’s bedroom.

In November, 1889, the cornerstone of Trinity Church was laid.

The small, white wooden church at 459 Patrick Street had a bell tower at the front to welcome everyone. In 1890 Father Patrick arrived to preach at Trinity. In October 17, 1897, Bishop Garrett consecrated Trinity Church.

In 1947, Trinity Church was expanded and made more beautiful with Austin stone. The bell tower was moved to the back entrance of the church and two large doors were added to the front. Later a rock ramp was built to the adjoining porch for easier access to the building. The stained glass windows were repaired and protected with a glass covering.

In 1984, Trinity celebrated the 100th anniversary of the church. Flora Harris Foust, a faithful member of Trinity donated money to build a new parish hall. In 2019, the church celebrated its 130th anniversary.

Other locations include the Chambers home located at 1609 CR 305 and the Nossest/Cheatham home (also often referred to as the Checkerboard House) located 352 N. Grafton. These homes will be featured in next week’s edition of The Dublin Citizen.

Tickets are $15 each or two for $25. The proceeds fund the scholarship awarded to a graduating Dublin Senior. Advance tickets can be purchased from any Garden Club member, Dublin Floral, Dublin Insurance Agency, Titan Fitness or the day of the tour from any home on the tour.