The 47th Annual Fan Holiday House Tour will be extra-special this year — it will take place primarily on Monument Avenue, on Dec. 12 and 13.

Eight houses between the Lee Monument and the statue of Stonewall Jackson were designed by New York architect William Lawrence Bottomley. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of Bottomley's architectural practice, the Historic Richmond Foundation has designated 2009 as "The Year of Bottomley."  Here's a link if you'd like more information about other upcoming events.

In addition, if you'd like to see holiday photos of Monument Avenue, check out our slideshow.

For more information and descriptions of the homes on the tour, head to fantourrichmond.com.