Old Allentown Preservation Association

Please join us on Saturday November 16th 4pm for our Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at our 8th and Gordon Street Pocket Park.

All friends of Old Allentown are welcome to join us for a happy hour/ informal gathering tomorrow night. Look for our group either mingling around the bar or in the beer garden!

What do you think of downtown Allentown? City leaders want your opinion on how this evolving zone should look in the future. Make your voice heard through this survey in English https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MXFQ2JZ and Spanish https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3WPT5WH

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=474352555296899&id=100081664742930

Project to convert vacant Allentown building into housing gets approval A building at 1021 Turner St. in Allentown has not been used for more than 30 years, according to city records. Plans call for the structure to be turned into a six-unit apartment building.

What you need to know as a historic property owner...

www.allentownpa.gov/Planning-andZoning/Historic-Preservation/HARB

www.allentownpa.gov/Planning-andZoning/Historic-Preservation

https://allentownpa.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html

The long-awaited Lehigh Valley passenger train study is in. It has identified the five most likely routes for restoring service between the Lehigh Valley and New York, Philadelphia and Reading.

Check back for updates. You can view the report here: https://trib.al/CI6HF1Q

Join us for City Hall At The Table this year!

💬 This is your chance to join representatives from Allentown City Hall as they moderate an open discussion about our neighborhood and the city as a whole. Share your ideas for making things better, raise important issues that need attention, and discover opportunities to support your fellow Allentonians and neighbors.

🌟 The goal is to voice your opinions and perceptions, and together, develop innovative solutions that lead to progress. Your input matters, and this is an opportunity to shape the future of our community.

🍽️ Light food and beverages will be provided, creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. We've also prepared a special table with engaging children's activities, making it a family-friendly event.

✨ All you need to bring is your ideas, enthusiasm, and the desire to make things better. Let's come together, spark meaningful conversations, and drive positive change in our beautiful city!

Residents, please complete this short survey regarding our City Trash Collection!!

https://arcg.is/T9eme1

Clean and well-kept neighborhoods are an important piece to keeping Allentown a vibrant and livable community. To that end - we need your help as we prepare for the next trash and recycling contract!

Take a short 2-minute survey and provide the City with feedback as to how well the current waste collection is meeting that goal city-wide, and how services might be improved at: https://arcg.is/T9eme1

Old Allentown residents who’s trash/recycling falls on a Sunday please be advised!!

It was a merry time tonight with neighbors in Old Allentown decorating our pocket park for the holiday!

A big thanks to our Old Allentown volunteers Dave Huber and Hiram Munger who installed historic date plaques for residents in our historic district !!

Join us to decorate and light our holiday tree!

Saturday November 18th 5pm
Gordon and 8th Street Pocket Park

It's a beautiful day for a House Tour! We hope to see you!

Tickets can be purchased for $15 at 147 N 10th St from 11:30-3:30pm.

Pre-sale and ticket vouchers can be redeemed here as well starting at 11:30am.

Tour 10 locations from 12-4pm - it's a walkable tour, but you can also hop on and off the historic trolley as much as you'd like!

All details at www.oldallentownpa.org

Tomorrow will be a beautiful day for a House Tour! We hope to see you!

Get your pre-sale tickets before midnight tonight for $12! https://www.oldallentownpa.org/store/2023-house-tour-ticket

Day of tickets are $15.

Tour 10 locations from 12-4pm - it's a walkable tour, but you can also hop on and off the historic trolley as much as you'd like!

We'll see you tomorrow at 147 N 10th Street for will-call, pre-sale, and day of ticket sales starting at 11:30am!

All details at www.oldallentownpa.org

House Tour Booklets are here and ready for tomorrow's tour!

Have you pre-purchased your tickets yet?

It will be a beautiful day to tour 8 historic homes, one artists studio, and a modern apartment in downtown!

We'll see you at 147 N 10th St tomorrow for all will-call, pre-purchase tickets and day of ticket sales starting at 11:30am.

Get your tickets here before midnight for $12
https://www.oldallentownpa.org/store/2023-house-tour-ticket

Day-of tickets are $15 at the address listed above.

Last Day to get your discounted $12 pre-sale tickets online!

https://www.oldallentownpa.org/membership/2023-house-tour-ticket

Pre-sale vouchers can be redeemed for your tour booklet on Sunday from 11:30-3:30pm at 147 N 10th St.

We can't wait to see you!

www.oldallentownpa.org for all tour details

House Tour Location Sneak Peak! 👀

1010 Apartments located on Hamilton Street includes studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The pet-friendly building features a resident lounge with a coffee bar and fireplace; a courtyard with a firepit, grills, a bocce court, and co****le; a dog park with outdoor seating; and adjacent parking in the Maple Street Parking Deck.

Tour guests will get an exclusive tour!

Want to see more? Get your tickets for the 2023 Old Allentown Historic House Tour on Sunday October 1, 2023 12-4pm.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.oldallentownpa.org or at Rye Co or The Bottle Shop at PA Rye Co

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the tour at 147 N 10th St from 12pm - 3:30pm

All tour information can be found at www.oldallentownpa.org

The 2023 Old Allentown House Tour is THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 1ST 12-4PM

The Old Allentown Historic House Tour is a walkable tour, but there will also be a historic trolley providing tour patrons with transportation. All aboard! Choo Choo!

Trolley sponsored by City Center Group

Get your tickets! www.oldallentownpa.org or at PA Rye Co and The Bottle Shop at PA Rye Co for $12 pre-sale or $15 the day of at 147 N 10th St

www.oldallentownpa.org for all tour details.

House Tour Home Sneak Peak! 👀

This house tour home has a second floor sunroom where the owner practices on his cello, AND a second floor side porch. Lots of places to hang out in this house, including the brick paver courtyard in the backyard!

Want to see more? Get your tickets for the 2023 Old Allentown Historic House Tour on Sunday October 1, 2023 12-4pm.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.oldallentownpa.org or at PA Rye Co or The Bottle Shop at PA Rye Co

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the tour at 147 N 10th St from 12pm - 3:30pm

All tour information can be found at www.oldallentownpa.org

Featured House Tour Home Sneak Peak 👀

This home may look like two separate row homes from the outside, but once you step in, you'll be captivated by the long views made possible by cutting openings in the walls between the homes creating an open space floor plan. You'll enjoy all 3 floors of this home, including a 2nd floor master suite, and a 3rd floor artist lounge. You'll want to spend all day lounging in the large, landscaped backyard.

Want to see more? Get your tickets for the 2023 House tour this Sunday, October 1st 12-4pm.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.oldallentownpa.org or at Rye Co or The Bottle Shop at PA Rye Co

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the tour at 147 N 10th St from 12pm - 3:30pm

All tour information can be found at www.oldallentownpa.org