Fancy a Tour of Antique Skyscrapers?
Pittsburgh author Mark Houser will offer tours of four historic skyscrapers on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11.
Get high above the Golden Triangle and ascend to the top of four antique skyscrapers!
- Koppers Building – See all the way to Oakland from the 29th floor balcony of this 1929 Art Deco gem.
- Frick Building – Get a close-up view of the courthouse tower from the balcony of Henry Clay Frick’s rooftop Union Club.
- Oliver Building – Admire the intricate Beaux-Arts cornice by famous Chicago architect Daniel Burnham.
- Kaufmann’s Grand – Sweeping 360-degree vistas featuring the city’s very first skyscrapers.
At each stop on this Downtown walking tour, you’ll discover new views and perspectives while you hear entertaining and surprising stories about the people behind the buildings. Discover how they made their fortunes and left behind legacies in stone and steel for us to appreciate today.
Tours at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday.
Use the code “ROOFTOP” to get a discount for these tours.