Walking Historic Lawrenceville
Special Event | FULL (Membership Required)
William Foster (Stephen's dad) bought 121 acres and laid out Lawrenceville in 1814. Naming it
after an 1812 war hero and naval commander James Lawrence in his memory. It initially was its
own boro in 1834, and it became part of the City of Pittsburgh in 1868. It is one of Pittsburgh's
largest neighborhoods (90) making up 1300 acres. Come join us this spring as we look at the
past, present, and future of this very vibrant large neighborhood in the city. Transportation to
the walking tour is on your own.
Jay Steele
Jay Steele is a retired professor of Health and Physical Education at CCAC. He is a Pittsburgh native born and raised in the Observatory Hill section of the North Side. He currently lives in Ross Township with his wife Carol and pug Charlie. He has also taught since 1998 community education walking courses/tours for CCAC, Pitt and CMU Osher, and Doors Open Pittsburgh. He has developed these walking tours/classes throughout the city of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County which combines his love of exercise, and Western Pennsylvania history and architecture.