This house at 313 Perry St. will be on this year's Historic Elgin House Tour.

Photo courtesy of Bill Briska

This house at 626 Orange Street will be on the 2012 Historic Elgin House Tour.

Photo courtesy of Bill Briska

The view from the street of 670 Oak St. in Elgin, part of upcoming tour of homes.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

A second bedroom fills with midday sunshine at 356 Jewett St. in Elgin, part of the upcoming house tour.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

Although it's not the largest bathroom in the city, the decor and updated fixtures in this Oak Street home make it an inviting space.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

Homeowner Jean LeRoy took out part of the wall between her kitchen and dining room to create a more open floor plan at 670 Oak St. in Elgin.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

This house at 400 Walnut Ave. will be on the 2012 Historic Elgin House Tour.

Photo courtesy of Bill Briska

The entryway/sunroom at 356 Jewett St. in Elgin, part of the upcoming house tour.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

A library of sorts was built in the basement, complete with raised wooden floor, at 356 Jewett St. in Elgin, part of the upcoming house tour. It's now used as an office and display space for family books, photos and other items.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

This house at 331 Griswold Street will be on the 2012 Historic Elgin House Tour.

Photo courtesy of Bill Briska

A second bedroom features these paneled closet doors with storage doors above each one at 670 Oak St. in Elgin, part of upcoming tour of homes.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

Antique bottles line a window sill between the dining room and sunroom at 356 Jewett St. in Elgin, part of the upcoming house tour.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

A large deck in the backyard, accented with hanging window frames and etched glass, is a focal point of relaxation at 670 Oak St. in Elgin.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer

Interior and exterior shots at the home at 356 Jewett St. in Elgin, part of the upcoming house tour.

Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer