Deutschtown organized its first house tour in 2006. Perhaps our community had just been too busy fixing homes up to show them off earlier. The results were good: more than 550 people showed up for each of the first three tours, generating funds for the ongoing revitalization of the neighborhood.

We received great personal and media reviews and a few new residents too! One couple moved from England and actually bought two homes here: one old Victorian and one new town home! A transplant from New York City raved that the neighborhood reminded him of Greenwich Village!

For the first two tours Deutschtown partnered with the Community Design Center of Pittsburgh who offered a simultaneous Design Fair for House and Garden. Our tour, combined with the 50+ exhibitors and home fixup events, makes our event the most unique in the region.

For 2009 there will be no Deutschtown House Tour. Sorry. Look for it again in 2010. In the meantime, you may find a neighbor or two who would be happy to show off their home if you ask nicely.