Walking Historical Mexican War Streets- Nov 13
Lifelong Learning | FULL (Membership Required)
General William Robinson developed the Mexican War Streets in 1848 naming the streets after battles and generals of the Mexican American War (1846-48). One of the most popular spots in Pittsburgh. We will look at these beautiful middle-class neighborhood homes. The highlights include the Rusell Boggs Mansion, Mattress Factory, Franco Harris home (during his Steelers years), the eccentric Randyland, The City of Asylum (Alphabet City), Garden Theater, George Ferris house, and the Old Garden Society and so much more.
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.