Antique Skyscrapers Rooftop Views

Sat Oct 19 2024 at 10:00 am to Sun Oct 20 2024 at 06:00 pm

Koppers Building | Pittsburgh

Mark Houser
Publisher/HostMark Houser
Antique Skyscrapers Rooftop Views
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Climb atop four historic Pittsburgh skyscrapers for spectacular views and learn about the amazing stories and people behind these landmarks
About this Event

Get high above the Golden Triangle as we ascend to the top of these four classic Pittsburgh skyscrapers:

  • Koppers Building - See all the way to Oakland from the 29th floor balcony of this 1929 Art Deco gem.
  • Oliver Building - Admire the intricate Beaux-Arts terracotta cornice by famous Chicago architect Daniel Burnham.
  • Clark Building - Get a close-up rooftop view of the extravagant baroque red-domed skyscraper next door.
  • Benedum-Trees Building - See Market Square from the penthouse deck of one of the city's first and most elegant skyscrapers.


Tours at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday
(Choose "More Options" to select the 4 p.m. Sunday tour)

At each stop on this Downtown walking tour, you'll discover new views and perspectives while you hear entertaining and surprising stories about the people behind the buildings. Discover how they made their fortunes and left behind legacies in stone and steel for us to appreciate today.

More than 1,500 people have joined me on my Pittsburgh skyscraper rooftop tours. Tickets sell out regularly, so reserve yours today!

Mark Houser is the author of two books on antique skyscrapers: with digital artist Chris Hytha, and . He has traveled across the country to find the most beautiful and unique landmark skyscrapers and has shared their stories with audiences from New York City to California.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

Tickets

USD 35.98

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