Tour Dates:
Sunday, August 7, 2022
10:00am – 11:30am
Pittsburgh’s South Side is the ultimate melting pot of Pittsburgh. Join us for an insightful guided walking tour of the South Side Flats.
We will explore the national historic Main Street of East Carson, including many ethnic churches, the famous Market House, the Former Duquesne Brewery, The Henry Oliver Bath House and so much more. Learn how the South Side had seventy-six glasswork factories at one point.
TOUR HOST BIO:
Jay Steele is a retired adjunct professor of Health and Physical Education at CCAC. He is a Pittsburgh native, born and raised in the Observatory Hill section of the Northside. He currently lives in Ross Township with his wife, Carol.
Jay continues to teach historical walking courses/tours for CCAC and the Pitt and CMU Osher programs. In addition, he has been a tour guide for DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh History and Landmark Foundation.
Jay’s walking tours and classes have been developed throughout the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County and combine his love of exercise, Western Pennsylvania history, and architecture.
TOUR STARTS/ENDS: 10th and East Carson (South High Residences-Old South High)
This is a walking tour: 1-2 miles of walking
Photography is allowed
Restroom is available.
This tour is brought to you in part by The Fine Foundation, Koppers, and Dollar Bank.
