Hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter
This two hour walking tour, guided by Anne Krulikowski, PhD, Associate Professor of History at West Chester University, explores the varied and sometimes impressive architecture of the borough of West Chester with a special emphasis on Classical Revival Architecture.
The highlights of the tour are a number of buildings by Philadelphia-born architect Thomas Ustick Walter (1804-1887), whose work includes Founder's Hall at Girard College and the U.S. State Capitol Dome. In addition to the Walter buildings, we will see the two earliest federal houses in today's commercial district; The First Bank of West Chester (Walter), a Beaux Art bank from 1913; the first purpose-built business building (Federal style, home of the Chester County Times, which printed the first biography of Abraham Lincoln), the first and until a few years ago only skyscraper, and Colonnade row on Minor Street.
Advanced registration is required.
This event is hosted by an ICAA Chapter. Please check the Chapter website, or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.