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Dunmore, PA: A Walk in Jane's Shoes

  • Dunmore Community Center (map)

Celebrating the 107th birth date of one of our most influential authors and urban activists, Jane Jacobs. Hosted by local AIA architect, John Cowder. Please join us for a one-hour walking tour of Jane’s childhood neighborhood and see Jane’s home, the site of Wickham Bros Potato Chip Factory, the site of the George Washington School #3, with a stop at Henry’s on Clay. There will also be many historic insights and discussions along the way.

1 AIA CES Learning Credit is available (pending approval)

Date: Saturday May 6, 2023

Time: 10:00 am ET

Host/Contact: John Cowder, AIA | email

Location:

Start: Dunmore Community Center, 1414 Monroe, Ave., Scranton, PA 18509

Modality: Walking

Reservations: Pre-registration is appreciated. Contact John at johncowder [at] verizon.net

Accessibility: This event is open to seniors and children.