WRITTEN BY PAUL DORPAT

COURTESY OF WASHINGTON STATE ARCHIVES

This Craftsman bungalow on 62nd Avenue Southwest near Alki Point is one of the nine destinations included in the 10th annual Homes With History Tour, produced by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society.

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The historical society provides an open door to nine sites and hosts that "interpret" the landmarks and answer questions.

This 1907 Craftsman bungalow at 3253 62nd Ave. S.W. is one of the stops because it is a fine example of one of the region's most popular home styles — and the owner is willing to share her delight in its qualities. The historical photo dates from 1937, when catalogers were beginning to gather names for the 1938 Polk City Directory, which lists Fred and Esther Wheeler living here. Perhaps those are the Wheeler kids on the front steps. Fred worked as a laborer for the city's Engineering Department, and the Wheelers were renters.

This year the tour stretches "domesticity" by including the Log House Museum, the newly renovated West Seattle Carnegie Library, the century-old Homestead Restaurant (would that the home tour were also a progressive dinner!) and the Alki Point Light House. Since 9-11 this last has been harder to visit, so here is your chance.

These annual tours are also fund-raisers for the historical society, but the modest fee is well spent. You may wish to call 206-938-5293 for details or contact the society by e-mail at loghousemuseum@comcast.net.