Architecture and History Walking Tour of Mt. Airy

Take a walk of almost three miles, stepping back in history to discover the historic and architectural treasures along several of the oldest streets in Mt. Airy. The tour begins in front of the United Lutheran Seminary on Germantown Avenue. We will discuss Mt. Airy's many "pasts": Native American, Revolutionary War, railroad history, and the development of Mt. Airy as a streetcar suburb, as well as the contributions of George Woodward and others in the 20th century. The tour ends in Fairmount Park near the ruins of the Buttercup Cottage at Cresheim Road. Wear walking shoes and bring water. Not recommended for young children. Park close to the Richard Allen Lane train station. This is a different tour than TW01. We will be outdoors exploring the neighborhood.

NO WALK-INS. Meet directly in front of the United Lutheran Seminary, on Germantown Ave., across from Wawa. The walk can be challenging. Walking surfaces are sometimes uneven, there are stairs to descend and we'll be using park trails as well. David's beautiful Maps of Mt. Airy is available for purchase, call MALT at 215-843-6333 for more info.