On Sunday, Sept. 29, eight homeowners opened up their homes and gardens for the Historic Deutschtown House Tour.
Story and photos by Haley McMonagle
The 2019 Historic Deutschtown House Tour, a self-guided walking tour, began at 11 a.m. and ended at 4 p.m. The event was organized by the residents and merchants in the neighborhood and the 2019 Historic Deutschtown House Tour Committee board of directors. The tour was designed to last approximately two to three hours and homeowners and volunteers were in each home to answer questions.
Historic Deutschtown, the eastern expansion of the former Allegheny City, was developed between 1850 and 1920. It was first intended for farming, but was later subdivided into residential lots.
This year’s tour featured homes that were built as early as the 1830s and were renovated in the 2000s, while other homes were from the ground up as recently as 2019. The event is held every two to three years and will be held again in 2021 at the earliest.
Known as the “House of Peace,” the renovation of this historic home on Foreland Street was a work of love and patience.
Originally built in 1870, this home blends its historical charm with a modern design flair.
Modern design and history blend together for this look.
This smart home on Tripoli Street showcases an open floor plan that leads to the deck and courtyard.
City views from the patio space
Romanesque style architecture on Lockhart Street.
Wooden staircase inside the Lockhart Street apartment building
A combination of past and present in this fully renovated space.
Inside this Pressley Street residence, where the cozy vibe is complete with walls made of a clay finish by Portola Paints.
This contemporary rowhome on Foreland Street prioritizes a calm color scheme for personal spaces.
Personal spaces in the home are designed to be away from the busy side of the street to access more natural light.
A 360-degree view from the upper deck.
Brand new urban town homes on Middle Street
Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at the Priory was also a part of the tour.
The Hall began as St. Mary’s Church, and in 1912, installed these stained-glass windows from Austria.
Balcony at the Priory Grand Hall
Built in the mid-1880s, the original St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reform Church has been renovated into apartment units
The 3,600-pound bell made of solid brass, which was removed from the top of the former church.
