On your way to Washington Park or Council Crest, do you ever wonder what the neighborhood looked like a century ago? If you’ve been curious about the history of Portland Heights, from Thomas Carter’s Donation Land Claim of 1851 through today, this is your chance to learn more. Please join us as AHC Education Committee members Karen Peinl and Jim Heuer share the history of the Vista Avenue area in a one-hour lecture at the AHC. Jim and Karen will discuss the development of Vista Avenue from the earliest houses built in the late 19th century to the diverse residential architecture present today.

After their talk, we will reconvene near Vista Avenue for a walking tour (transportation from the AHC not provided), revealing architectural styles ranging from Colonial Revival to Art Deco. Access to this hilly area has been a challenge from the early cow path days, so be prepared for some steep portions of the walk. Dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes.

Lecture begins at 10:00 am
Optional tour follows immediately afterward
Cost: Members: $13; General Public: $18

This program was last presented to sold-out audiences in 2007.

Pre-registration is strongly suggested.

For more information and to purchase tickets, go to http://www.visitahc.org/node/475.