About this event
Steel CityTour
A day-long history of steel making in Pittsburgh, including the Carrie Blast Furnace tour.
This tour gets to the heart of the Steel Town story, getting to know the people, places and
historic events that put Pittsburgh on the map as the steel making capital of the world. The
tour takes travelers to historic places that were key sites in the 1892 Battle of Homestead,
in addition to the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark, once part of the
legendary Homestead Steel Works. This itinerary will connect travelers with the melting
pot of cultures that powered the industrial success of the region.
Tour Package: $115.00 per person
Cost Includes:
Step-on Guide Narration and Escort
Admission to the following attractions:
The Bost Building
The Carrie Blast Furnaces
The Pump House
Also Includes:
Catered Immigrant Inspired Lunch at the Pump House
Itinerary
- 9:00 AM Arrive at The Bost Building
- 9:00 AM The Bost Building National Historic Landmark
- 10:15 AM Depart The Bost Building enroute to Carrie Blast Furnaces
- 10:30 AM Arrive at the Carrie Blast Furnaces
- 10:30 AM Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark
- 12:30 PM Depart The Carrie Blast Furnaces enroute to the Historic Pump House
- 12:45 PM Arrive at the Pump House
- 12:45 PM The Pump House
- 3:00 PM Thank you for Traveling with Rivers of Steel
Event requirements
This is a Porsche Club Event
PORSCHES ONLY
What to wear: The majority of each tour is outside; please dress for the weather. Additionally, the ground is uneven—sensible shoes are a must. Sneakers or boots are recommended. Open-toed shoes and high heels are prohibited. When visiting the Carrie Blast Furnace site, hard hats are required (they are supplied).
The driver safety meeting starts at 8:20 AM.
departing THE LOT AT EDGEWATER in Oakmont @ 8:30 am.
Registration is mandatory
Directions will be emailed 1 week prior to the event. The route will be published on SCENIC to download before the drive. Contact Kevin Rhule for instructions to download the SCENIC app to your phone. ( krkrhule@gmail.com )
Paper directions will also be provided.
