JOSEPH EVANS Cottage, No. 32, finest Victorian homes. y , architect). Fine workmanship can be seen in the Carriage House, and equally skilled craftsmanship is apparent in other tour buildings, some with beautifully carved mantelsi and graceful doorways with fanlights. Of especial merit are the fretwork designs and other types of ornamentation found in Cape May, the National Landmark City, noted for its Victoriana. But Cape May like several other communities, goes back beyond the Victorian Age, and fortunately a few buildings remain from the

built in 1881, is one of Cape May's

1700s — when visitors were already coming to the Cape for its' healthful surroundings and ocean bathing. Research still goes on into the history of the county that was officially established in 1692. Restoration also continues, for many new owners, like the Lowes, have added their enthusiastic efforts to the preservation of its greatest treasures — these old buildings. Carolyn S. Gunthorp of Cape May again this yeai is actively involved in bringing the tour to fruition.

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SEAV.LLE METHODIST Church, No. 5, was huilt the year after church's founding; and is 125th year. >"e year after SUMDAy TCUR, — Greater-Cape May Area

COLONIAL HOUSE, No. 27, built the year before the singing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s now home of the Greater Cape May Historical Society.

Courfly HT H0USE ' No ' 7 ' built in l7,5 • ls one 07 man y fine old homes on Route 9 in Cape May