Huron has a very nice historic district and a wonderful selection of historic homes scattered throughout the city.

For your enjoyment the Dakotaland Museum Board of Directors has organized an Historic Homes of Huron Tour, which will include six of these unique and lovely buildings.

The Pyle House Museum, 376 Idaho Ave. S.E. (above)

Tour the Queen Anne-style home and hear some background on the architecture. The main floor along with the apartment on the second floor will be open. If you ever wanted to see the upstairs, this is your chance. The house was completed in 1894 and was the home of John and Mamie Shields Pyle and their four children including Gladys Pyle, the first woman in the United States to be elected to the U.S. Senate. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.

The Richards Mansion, 267 Third St. S.E.

Now known as Welter Funeral Home, this house was originally built in 1907 by Richard Richards. The home has massive ceiling beams, and the rooms are paneled in walnut. The Richards family did a lot of entertaining in this house.

The Octagonal House, 605 Third St. S.W.

Now owned by Kevin Tompkins, this is one of the most unusual buildings in Huron. Despite its diminutive size, it boasts both front and back stairs. The back stairwell had been converted into a pantry and was only discovered when restoration was begun. It also has a distinctive mansard roof. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.

The Kludt Home, 631 Kansas Ave. S.E.

This house is part of the Campbell Park Historic District. It was built in 1908 and includes a lava-stone fireplace. It has mixed Colonial Revival and Prairie style features and is currently owned by Doug and Rhonda Kludt.

The Trandall Home, 638 Oregon Ave. S.E.

This Italiante-style house, which faces the tennis courts at Winter Park, was built in 1918 by A.M. Urquhart. The fireplace is the original Italian marble, and it includes a beautiful stained glass window featuring the Urquhart family castle at Loc Ness in Scotland. There is also an elevator that goes to all three floors. The home is owned by Helen Trandall.

The Centennial Stone Church, 48 Fourth St. S.E.

This Gothic-style building is made of native fieldstone from a farm northeast of Huron. It features exquisite roof trusses and an intricate wood ceiling. A focal point is the large rosette window in the west wall. Completed in 1888, it is the oldest building in Huron. Check out all the improvements in the building and view the photos and memorabilia on display. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.

The tour is from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 10.

Tickets may be purchased in advance from Executive Director Louise Van Poll by calling 605-352-2528 or the day of the event at the Centennial Stone Church.

You may visit the homes in any order once you have a ticket. Refreshments will be available at the Stone Church.