Paul Riis Structures – South Park Site Visit

Paul Riis Structures – South Park Site Visit

Aug
27
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Event Status
As Scheduled
Presenter
Anne Oyler

Paul Riis was a Swiss-born landscape architect who served as the first director of Allegheny County Parks from 1928 to 1932. He designed numerous nature-inspired features in both North Park and South Park.

Anne Oyler, who coordinates the Paul Riis Legacy Preservation Volunteers, will tell us about the history and restoration processes related to these beautiful landscape installations. Please visit http://paulriis.org/ for more information about the sites.

The walking and driving tour will visit several of the South Park installations. The starting point is The Cascades, near the Oliver Miller Homestead and other locations will follow.

Light refreshments are available. Free of charge.

RSVP by August 25 to Nancy Carlson, Swiss Committee

Sponsors:

Swiss Nationality Room Committee

Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Program / UCIS

Paul Riis Legacy Preservation Volunteers

In-Person event
Location
1 Stone Manse Drive, South Park Township, PA 15219 (parking lot)
Event Type
Cultural Event
Contact Email
nancy@carlsonstudio.com
Contact Phone
412-335-8929
Cost
FREE
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