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Special Walking Tour: Tarentum
July 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$20.00
Saturday, July 13
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$20.00 per person
This tour is limited to 20 participants.
Tickets will not be available after 11:30 p.m. on July 12.
Purchase a ticket below.
Established in 1829 and named for an ancient Greek city in southern Italy, Tarentum, PA, is one of numerous towns along the Allegheny River whose fortunes have tracked the evolution and devolution of industry in our region. However, recent efforts to revitalize this historic borough appear to be shifting the tide, as a number of new businesses have opened in the last year or so, and a younger demographic is starting to find the town. Learn about Tarentum’s architecture, history, and prospects from the executive director of the local community development corporation, the town’s historian, and a young business owner whose success has allowed her to open a second shop. We also will hear about PHLF’s role in helping to restore the Central Presbyterian Church.
Tour meeting point: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny Street, Tarentum, PA 15084
Tour ending point: Harvest Moon Coffee & Chocolates, 206 Corbet Street, Tarentum, PA 15084
Please arrive 15 minutes before start time in order to ensure that the tour gets underway on time. Dress for the weather (PHLF tours proceed rain or shine!), and wear comfortable shoes. By purchasing a ticket for this tour, you acknowledge that you are physically able to undertake the tour, assume all personal risk during the tour, consent to being photographed during the tour, and permit PHLF to use your image in our communications.
This tour is handicap accessible. Please notify us of your needs two business days in advance of the tour