EXHIBIT INFO
LECTURE AND TOUR
SERIES INFORMATION
TICKET INFORMATION
Exhibit
"Places of Distinction:
Altoona’s Historic Neighborhoods"
May 7th to June 27th at
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Free Admission, Donations
Accepted
Lecture/Tour
Series - $5 For Series
"Take a Second Look"
May 17th at 7 PM at the
Altoona Public Library Auditorium
Lecture by Judy Coutts,
AIA
Judy Coutts, AIA, principal in Altoona's
first woman-owned architecture firm, invites the public to take a closer
look at some of the city's buildings, buildings we pass by every day but
don't really see. She will present an architect's point of view on the
significance of the Altoona Hospital's recently completed Outpatient Center,
as well as other unique and creative buildings in and around the city.
"A Taste of Little Italy"
May 25th at 7 PM at the
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Lecture by Guido Santella
and Julia Laura
Businessman Guido Santella and Julia Laura,
owner of LaJo's Italian Market, discuss this colorful Altoona neighborhood
and culture. Come hear about how the area around 11th Street and 8th
Avenue developed its distinctive religious, commercial, and social institutions,
and enjoy a sampling of Italian delights.
"Why Don’t They Build ‘em
Like They Used To?"
June 3rd at 7 PM at the
Altoona Public Library Auditorium
Lecture by G. Randolph
Hudson, AIA, Hayes Large Architects
G. Randolph Hudson, AIA, partner in the
local architecture firm, Hayes Large Architects, explains how the economics
of architecture has changed over the last century to accommodate the ever
greater demands of technology, and how this change impacts building systems,
building form and architectural design.
"From Dutch Hill - A View
of Altoona"
June 9th at 7 PM at the
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Lecture by Jennifer Mikolajczyk,
Principal of Penn Lincoln School
"From Dutch Hill - A View of Altoona" Principal
of the Penn Lincoln School, Jennifer Mikolajczyk, presents a slide lecture
about the Fourth Ward's Pennsylvania German neighborhood, with particular
emphasis on the former site of the Oswald Brewery, now occupied by the
school. Ms. Mickolajczyk promises to relate the story of the infamous brewery
fire among her tales of the area's history.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
of the Historic Mishler Theatre Restoration
June 19th at 10 AM to Noon
at the Mishler Theatre
Lecture by A. Raymond Goodman,
AIA, Hayes Large Architects and
John Rita, Chief Conservator
for the Albert Michaels Gallery
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Historic Mishler
Theater Restoration conducted by architect, A. Raymond Goodman, AIA, and
John Rita, chief conservator for the Albert Michaels Gallery. While the
theater is closed for the summer for continuing renovation, professionals
involved in the work will lead the public around the scaffolding to discuss
the decisions involved in an historic restoration project. Those attending
will enjoy a "sneak peek" at the work in progress.
"Priority Mail"
June 22nd at 7 PM at the
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Lecture by Postmaster Charles
Burford on history of the Altoona Post Office
Postmaster Charles Burford claims Altoona's
history can be told through the story of its Post Office. Mr. Burford will
narrate and illustrate the institution's prior sites and buildings, and
will emphasize the murals and Art Deco architecture of the present downtown
facility.
TICKET
INFORMATION
For tickets to the Lecture
and Tour Series:
Send your payment of $5 per ticket and a self-addressed,
stamped envelope along with
your Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code and
the Number of Tickets requested to:
Middle PA Chapter of the American Institute
of Architects
PO Box 1149
Altoona, PA 16603-1149
The Exhibit is made possible by the following sponsors -
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The Middle PA Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
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Partners in Neighborhood Revitalization, Inc.
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The Allegheny Ridge Corporation
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Operator of the Allegheny Ridge State Heritage Park
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The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
This project is supported jointly by grants from
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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Pennsylvania Humanities Council
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State affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities