Pittsburgh Athletic Association Centennial Event: Lecture, Tour and Dinner for PHLF Members and Friends
Here’s your chance to explore one of Pittsburgh’s most elegant private clubs. Join us Wed. evening, Feb. 2, 2011, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland).
Evening Agenda
- 5:30: Cash bar
- 6:00: Illustrated lecture by David J. Vater, RA and PHLF Trustee, on the architects and on the significant design features of the PAA.
- 6:30: Guided tour of the clubhouse, including the swimming pool, basketball court, and bowling alley.
- 7:15 Dinner in the Main Dining Room
Entree Choices (choose one when you make a reservation):
- Twin Jumbo Crab Cakes
- Strip Steak Au Poivre
- Eggplant stuffed with cilantro ginger pesto
The Pittsburgh Athletic Association (Janssen & Abbott, architects, 1909-11) is one of the most elegant buildings, both inside and out, in Oakland’s Civic Center and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This event, on the occasion of the PAA’s centennial, is one in a series of private clubhouse tours organized by the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation for its members and friends. In previous years, Mr. Vater has led events at the Twentieth Century Club, Longue Vue Club, and Fox Chapel Golf Club.
Reservations must be pre-paid by Thurs., Jan. 27, 2011.
Valet parking is available in the PAA lot, via the entrance from Lytton Street. Purchase a parking token for $8 at the front desk of the Club.
Parking is also available in the Soldiers and Sailors Museum garage on Bigelow Boulevard and in the Holiday Inn University Center garage on Lytton Street.
Time: 5:30pm – 9:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland)
Fee: $60 PHLF and PAA members; $75 non-members. (To receive the discount, become a PHLF member.)
Reservations must be pre-paid by Thurs., Jan. 27, 2011.
Questions/Reservations: marylu@phlf.org; 412-471-5808, ext. 527 or
REGISTER ONLINE by clicking HERE