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South Side Walking Tour
October 20, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Saturday, October 20
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Stroll through the commercial and residential heart of Pittsburgh’s South Side, between 12th Street and 18th Street, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the East Carson Street City Historic District designation. Participants will be given a soft pretzel to savor along the way. PHLF docents will share stories about the colorful, adaptable commercial and residential buildings bordering East Carson Street and several side streets. You’ll see religious structures, too, that are a testament to the diverse immigrant population that was attracted to the South Side when glass, iron, and steel factories operated on riverfront land. There will be much to see and enjoy on this stroll through one of Pittsburgh’s most popular neighborhoods.
Paid reservations by Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
Fee: members $10; non-members $35 (includes a one-year complimentary membership in PHLF)
Registration is limited to 30 people and advance paid reservations are required: marylu@phlf.org or 412-471-5808, ext. 527. Docents will lead groups of about 10 to 15 people.
Meeting location: Cindy Esser Plaza (12th Street and East Carson Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203)
Ending location: Cindy Esser Plaza (12th Street and East Carson Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203)
Please note: Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour time. This walking tour is on relatively flat land. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. There are no restroom breaks during this 1.5 hour tour. Refreshments include a soft pretzel. Before the tour begins, each participant will be asked to sign his/her name on a form indicating that he/she is “fully able to participate in this PHLF tour and assumes all risk of participation.” This tour is handicap accessible, although we appreciate knowing your needs 48 hours in advance. Please contact Mary Lu Denny: 412-471-5808, ext. 527; marylu@phlf.org
Parking: On-street parking is available along East Carson Street and various side streets.
Port Authority bus lines stop near the meeting and ending points. Call PAT for fares and schedules: 412-442-2000.