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Summer 2017 Newsletter
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2007 House Tour

June 10, 2007
1:00–5:00 P.M.

You will enjoy touring the beautifully restored homes located in Observatory Hill, one of the Northside’s best kept neighborhood secrets. The common quality shared by the homes on this year's tour is the homeowners’ commitment to preservation. Each home displays a loving concern for detail and the unique solutions to those “old house” problems. Come and be inspired by their hard work and accomplishments!

Here is what the Observer-Reporter has to say about this year's house tour.
317 Richey Avenue

317 Richey Avenue


As you walk up the steps of 317 Richey you know you are about to enter a home filled with family. Through the picket fence, onto the porch, and as you are welcomed into the lovely entry way take notice of the many personal touches this family has put into their hom... Read more...
 
327 Richey Avenue

327 Richey Avenue


Constructed sometime around 1910, the house at 327 Richey Avenue survived an indignity suffered by many an old house: during a six-month vacancy, it lost all of its mantels and a stained glass window. Luckily, the Kramer's purchased the house in 2004 and began rest... Read more...
 
3657 Perrysville Avenue

3657 Perrysville Avenue


Driving through Observatory Hill one day in 2004, Mark and Christine Smith stopped to see the previous owner of this stone home placing a “For Sale” sign in the front yard. It took 5 minutes for them to call and set up an appointment, which took place immediately. ... Read more...
 
3709 Perrysville Avenue

3709 Perrysville Avenue


Wendy, Brian and the kids are transplants to Pittsburgh from Utah. They found their home while visiting friends in the neighborhood. They chose Observatory Hill because of the affordability of housing, a great house and Riverview Park. Their home, built in 1906 in ... Read more...
 
3814 Perrysville Avenue

3814 Perrysville Avenue


This home built in 1919, welcomes visitors into an open foyer complete with wooden staircase, banister, and railing. The Duncans are relatively new residents of Observatory Hill, choosing the neighborhood because they wanted to be close to downtown yet feel like th... Read more...
 
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