FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: Albany Visitors Association
December 16, 2014
PHONE: (541) 928-0911
ADDRESS: 110 3 rd
Ave SE, Open Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm
(The contest theme was “Holiday Night Time Magic.”
Participants were encouraged to pick a theme for their inspiration)
And the winners are …
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Best Dressed Historic Home: sharing the Magic of Christmas inside and out. Frank Miller House at
627 Broadalbin SW, Albany OR 97321 (NE corner of Broadalbin and 7 th
). This home is really dressed to the nines! For those who attended, these homeowners provided a warm welcome inside during the
35 th
Annual Christmas Parlour Tour, always held the second Sunday in December.
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Even Robots Love Christmas: 4160 Evergreen SE , Albany OR 97322
So much to see, this display is complete with Santa, Mickey, even a puppy and our new favorite: crazy
Christmas robot on his best behavior of course. Be sure to drive by for giggle and a smile.
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Christmas Creations Brighten the Night: 2110 Geary Street SE, Albany OR 97322.
Otherwise known for the Pink Elephant – one of Albany’s top 50 things - We are equally delighted with the
Christmas cut outs with every inch lit up to create a bright and happy display.
 “A” for Effort
, pulling out all the stops
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2670 Kingston Way NW, Albany OR 97321 A beacon of lights flashing will guide your way to this most festive of all holiday light displays. Tune your radio to the custom holiday radio station displayed on the sign in the front yard, and watch a light show that’s timed to the music and special effects you hear.
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Best Neighborly Effort Washington Street houses on the 600 block – 632 Washington SW, 633
Washington SW, 624 Washington SW.
We have it on good authority that these folks even shared resources to help newer neighbors really shine bright during the holidays. There is truly magic is in the making of a community.
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Commercial Effort –Downtown First Avenue SW Sidewalk Trees and Snowflakes . First Avenue has really taken on a new life with the magic of light. Volunteer efforts steered by the Albany
Downtown Association Design Committee have led the way to brightening up Albany’s downtown during the holidays.
Photos of the winning homes will be on display on the Albany Visitors Association website along with a list of locations to see. Winners will receive a Winner Photo Award Certificate, and a gift. Winners will also be entitled to bragging rights for the entire year! Thank you to all the homeowners who participate in this program, without your efforts this wonderful community tradition would not be possible.
This is the 27 th
year that the Albany Visitors Association has been helping to make the holidays bright with the
Annual Night Time Magic Holiday Light Program. If you are interested in being a part of Historic Albany’s
“Magic,” contact the Albany Visitors Association, 110 3 rd
Ave SE, or call (541) 928-0911 to receive future announcements. People wishing to look at the participating locations can pick up a list of winners and directions at the Albany Visitors Association or find it online at albanyvisitors.com. A special thanks to Burcham’s Metals

for helping to make the season bright.