IT-Leaders in Innovation: Point Park University

Stewards of History, Leaders in Innovation: A Tour at Point Park University

How do you build a dynamic University campus in the heart of a bustling Downtown filled with great turn of the century architecture?  Very thoughtfully. 

Be a Point Park University college student for the afternoon seeing spaces that are not usually open to the public.  

Join Point Park University for an insiders’ look at how the historic and the innovative coexist in dynamic fashion. 

See what was the historic Bank Center that now is enjoying a second life as the University Center. 

Visit the award winning Pittsburgh Playhouse made up of new construction and seamless integration of historic structurers and architectonical elements. 

Experience the cutting edge Center for Media Innovation helping to train the next generation of journalists. 

Step back in time in what was the Sherwin Hotel, now Lawrence Hall and step inside some of the finest dance studios this side of Broadway before ending up in The Village Park- one of Downtown’s newest urban spaces.     

Go inside some of the finest turn of the century buildings still in operation in Downtown Pittsburgh (The University Center, The Stock Exchange Building. Lawrence Hall) while also experiencing the dynamic award winning Pittsburgh Playhouse, the Center for Media Innovation, the George Rowland White Performance Center. 

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Tour Host:  Point Park University 

Tour Starts:  301 Wood Street (University Center), Downtown

Tour Ends:  The Village Park located at Wood Street and the Blvd of the Allies, Downtown

Tour Length:  4 city blocks of walking

Restroom Available:  Yes

Is Tour Wheelschair Accessible:  Yes

Rain/Shine, No Refunds