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Conservancy leading walking tour of Downey Avenue

George Redfox leads a walking tour of Downtown Downey in 2016. (Photo by Joan Anderson)

DOWNEY – The Downey Conservancy is leading a walking tour of north Downey Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9-11 am.

The 1.5 mile tour will be led by George Redfox, a historian and photography teacher at Warren High School.

The route will cover Downey Avenue north toward Florence Avenue. Discover and learn about the homes, churches, and businesses that form Downey Avenue north’s beginnings and its connection to the present.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for kids, and can be purchased online at thedowneyconservancy.org. Registration is required.