Architect and longtime Dunmorean John Cowder will retrace Jane’s routes to her neighborhood school, the potato chip factory in the alley, and other mom-and-pop stores she and her family and friends frequented. Discover some commercial sites and many homes still in existence today and learn about those that did not survive the ravages of time. Stories and information from participating walkers will be most welcome. In person. Author of Jane Jacobs’s First City, Glenna Lang, will join the walk.
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2021
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Host: John Cowder
Organizer: Glenna Lang, Author of Jane Jacobs’s First City
Location: 1712 Monroe Ave., Dunmore
Start: Meet outside Jane Jacobs childhood home, 1712 Monroe Ave., Dunmore
End: Outside Jane Jacobs childhood home, 1712 Monroe Ave., Dunmore
Modality: Walking
Reservations: No, but masks required.
Accessibility: This event is open and accessible to Seniors, Children, Wheelchairs
Website: janejacobsfirstcity.com
