consists of a stately Tudor mansion (erected in 1929), cottage,
stable complex and gate lodge (erected in 1927). Designed by
Alfred Hopkins for John and Mary Flinn Lawrence, the mansion
houses an excellent collection of original English and American
antiques. Its 16th century architectural design affords both
young and old opportunity to glimpse into a part of Pittsburgh’s
past. Visit the website for more information on tours of the
mansion and special events.
THE MARS AREA HISTORY & LANDMARKS
SOCIETY TRAIN STATION AND MUSEUM
Dates: Each Friday
Times: 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., or by appointment
Address: 1 Brickyard Road, Mars
Contact: marshistory.org, or 724.625.4478
Stop by and tour the remodeled train station, constructed
in 1897, the circa 1906 red caboose, the Adams Station of the
Butler Shortline Trolley Route and the gift shop. Get your own
piece of Mars history! Visit the website for more information on
the museum’s operating hours.
MCCANDLESS/NORTHERN ALLEGHENY HERITAGE CENTER
Address: East Ingomar Road, McCandless Township
Contact: townofmccandless.org
Targeted to open this spring/summer, this replica of a
one‑room schoolhouse will contain a collection of North
Allegheny School District photographs, documents, yearbooks
and sports memorabilia; 20th century life artifacts of popular
culture (toys, household items, tools, military memorabilia,
etc.); and North Hills‑related research materials and photos
(including the surrounding communities of Bradford Woods,
Franklin Park, Marshall and Pine townships, and Ross). Visit
the website for more information.
SELF‑GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF SEWICKLEY:
THE LIFE OF AN AMERICAN VILLAGE
Address: Throughout the Sewickley Area
Contact: sewickleyhistory.org/index.php/gifts/books/45-tour-guides-the-life-
of-an-american-village-sewickley-pennsylvania, or 412.741.5315
These two walking tour guides were published by the
Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation and the
“Sewickley Celebrates 150” Committee, in recognition of
Sewickley Borough’s Sesquicentennial in 2003. The first booklet
tours the commercial and residential neighborhoods in the
eastern half of the borough; the second covers Sewickley’s first
historic district. To obtain the map for a self‑guided walking
tour, contact the Sewickley Valley Historical Society website for
more information. ■
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