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Article updated: 8/31/2011 8:44 AM

Gifford Park shows off for Elgin Historic House Tour

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Jeff McIntire will show off his clock collection during the Historic Elgin House Tour.

Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

This view is out the front window of the McIntire home in Elgin.

Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

Here are some of the older clocks in Jeff McIntire’s collection, including the French mystery clock.

Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

Pat and Jeff McIntire collected antique furniture before moving into the big, old house. The fireplaces survived the years when the house was divided into several apartments.

Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

The bay windows on two sides of the house are true to its Italianate roots.

Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

Pat and Jeff McIntire have lived in their Elgin home with their daughter Ansonia for more than six years. This year the McIntire home will be on the Historic Elgin House Tour.

Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

Jeff, Ansonia and Pat McIntire show off their 1872 Elgin home.

Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

Jeff McIntire started collecting clocks when he had a job that made wrist watches impractical.

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The front porch on Michael Howard’s bungalow is wide and comfortable.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

Some of the cabinets in the home of Carmen and Michael Howard.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

The home of Carmen and Michael Howard is a classic craftsman bungalow.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

Many of the windows and doors feature a nine-panel design such as the front door of Carmen and Michael Howard’s bungalow.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

Oak and art glass abound in the bungalow, and the dining room buffet is a standout.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

About this Article

Many old-house fans collect antiques or decorate with furniture styles inspired by the periods of their homes.Visitors to the 30th Annual Elgin Historic House Tour will notice this right away when they see Pat and Jeff McIntire's 1872 Italianate and the Carmen and Michael Howard's craftsman bungalow built a half-century later.