Carnegie Mellon Campus Tour

5000 Forbes Avenue,Pittsburgh PA 15213

28 May, 2022

Description

Andrew Carnegie's gift of a technical school has grown into a university that is recognized internationally in technology and the arts. Andrew Carnegie's gift of a technical school in Schenley Park has grown into a university that is recognized internationally in technology and the arts. On this tour, we will visit the early 20th century buildings designed by Henry Hornbostel, alongside buildings of the postwar modern period as well as today's newer sustainable buildings and other green campus features. And remember to use #BeNebby in your social media posts before, during and after this tour! TOUR HOST BIO: Paul Tellers is an architect and planner. He was the University Architect at Carnegie Mellon University, the Director of Planning at WTW Architects, the Facilities Planning Director for a CUNY college in New York, and a Project Manager for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Paul serves as a guide for historical Pittsburgh tours for the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, Rivers of Steel, Bike the Burgh, and DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh. He is also currently a docent at the Carnegie Museum of Art and a member of the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh. TOUR STARTS/ENDS: Carnegie Mellon University College of Fine Arts Terrace, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 This is a walking tour: 1-2 miles of walkingThere are parts of this tour that are not wheelchair-accessibleRestrooms are availableWheelchair-accessible restrooms are availablePhotography is allowedThis tour is brought to you in part by The Fine Foundation.