A Look at the Grounds and Homes on the Pride Garden Tour in Alton

By Rosalind Early on Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 10:29 am

When he went on the Pride Alton Garden Tour, Chris Andoe was able to tour the grounds of some of the stateliest homes just across the river and learn some interesting history. Check out more in his column:
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The view from the grounds of Olin Mansion.

CHRIS ANDOE

The view from the grounds of Olin Mansion.

Approaching the Olin Mansion on the Alton Garden tour.

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Approaching the Olin Mansion on the Alton Garden tour.

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Another view of the Olin Mansion.

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Another view of the Olin Mansion.

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Fairmont home of Ben and Trudi Allen.

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Fairmont home of Ben and Trudi Allen.

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The relaxing garden at Ben and Trudi Allen's home.

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The relaxing garden at Ben and Trudi Allen's home.

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The view of St. Louis from Ben and Trudi Allen's garden.

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The view of St. Louis from the Allens' garden.

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Fairmont home of Ben and Trudi Allen.

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The Allens' pool.

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A detail in the Allens' garden.

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A detail in the Allens' garden.

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Inside the Allens' home.

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Inside the Allens' home.

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Out at the firepit.

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Out at the firepit.

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The sign for the Pride Garden Tour in Alton.

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The sign for the Pride Garden Tour in Alton.

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Steve Potter and Kage Black at Steve Potter's home.

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Steve Potter and Kage Black at Steve Potter's home.

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At the home of Steve Potter.

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At the home of Steve Potter.

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