Press Release — 2022 Northside Event: May 7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2022
Bonnie Baxter, Founder&Executive Director
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh412-583-1424
bonnie@doorsopenpgh.org
Northside Showcases Its Cultural and Historic Treasures
May 7, 10pm - 4pm
Pittsburgh, PA—DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh, a local nonprofit, invites the public to experience the Northside as never before on Saturday, May 7, from 10am – 4pm.
This self-guided neighborhood event will immerse visitors in the cultural highlights of what was once known as Allegheny City and is now a thriving area for major league sports, quirky museums, and nationally-recognized historic districts. Visitors will go behind the scenes, have a unique experience or just have the chance to explore historic and reimagined buildings that are not normally open to the public.
Inspired by the success of its annual, open-house event downtown each October, DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh is now featuring two additional neighborhoods each year in a similar style. The Northside was chosen for its intriguing blend of eclectic cultures alongside its many well-known recreational assets that serve residents and tourists alike.
“This curated event format gives people a reason to experience the Northside as never before. We invite the public to come and take advantage of this immersive experience to explore the buildings by going behind the scenes, taking part in a unique experience on-site, or simply just to be nebby. Guests will also be able to engage with the people who make each of these places special to the Northside community. This is really how you can begin to understand and appreciate the uniqueness of our individual neighborhoods,” says Bonnie Baxter, Founder & Executive Director of DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Guests will have the opportunity to:
1. Immerse themselves inside over 30 buildings including spaces reimagined for work, housing, education, artistry, worship, and retail.
• Moonshot Museum, Gecko Robotics, Bicycle Heaven, Teutonia Männerchor as examples -- for the complete list: https://doorsopenpgh.org/event/neighborhood-event-northside/
2. Take a guided walking tour Manchester, which includes the Manchester Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1975. Mostly row houses featuring a mix of Victorian Eclectic and Second Empire architectural styles, century-old mansions also dot this beautiful neighborhood. Witness how this residential area has evolved over time by learning the history of its homes, churches, schools, and retail shops:
https://doorsopenpgh.org/event/walking-historic-manchester-where-preservation-in-pittsburgh-began/
3. Stop in to purchase a refreshment during the event at these participating tour sites:
• Penn Brewery, located in the Troy Hill area of the Northside, is known for classic lagers and German beer styles, and also offers more contemporary options including IPAs and flavored beers. Located on the former site of three breweries which began in 1848, the brewery is one of only a handful featuring original lagering caves.
• Threadbare Cider & Mead, located in the Spring Garden area of the Northside, is an offshoot of Wigle Whiskey and brews farmhouse, bottle-conditioned, hopped, wild-fermented, and barrel-aged ciders. The cider house is located in a 10,000 square foot historic tannery.
Tickets are available online -- $15 for general admission (discounted for kids and seniors).
Find the event details here: https://doorsopenpgh.org/event/neighborhood-event-northside/
About DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh: We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that exists to educate and stimulate the exploration and appreciation of Pittsburgh’s architecture, history, and design heritage. We provide unique behind-the-scenes access to significant buildings across the City’s diverse neighborhoods and business districts. We invite curiosity. #BeNebby
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DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh, a nonprofit 501(c)3, is best known for presenting its large-scale, open-house event downtown each October that celebrates our city’s heritage and architecture by providing the opportunity to explore a diverse collection of buildings, often with behind-the-scenes access.
Since its inception in 2016, DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh has expanded to include: Neighborhood Events, Guided Walking Tours, Insider Tours, Virtual Storytelling, and Bus Tours, and has hosted over 20,000 tour-goers to date. We are supported, in part, by a generous grant from PA Department of Community and Economic Development/The Pennsylvania Tourism Office/ visitPA.com
You can read the complete story at https://doorsopenpgh.org/about/
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh, Inc. (501c3).