Churchill Mid-Century Modern Home & Garden Tour planned for the Fall of 2025

Pre-planning work is underway to organize and develop a new event spotlighting the mid-century architecture found within Churchill Borough.  The existence of modern architecture in Churchill includes designs from various well-known modernist architects, such as Tasso Katselas and Herbert Seigle.  Other architects, designers, and artists, such as Aaronel deRoy Gruber who lived in Churchill, were integral to the Mid-Century Modern (MCM) movement that is a fascinating part of Churchill Borough’s history.

The Churchill Mid-Century Modern Home & Garden Tour “Pre-Planning” Committee in partnership with Churchill Borough, the Recreation Board of Churchill and the Pittsburgh Modern Committee of Preservation Pittsburgh welcome you to participate in the inaugural edition of the Churchill Mid-Century Modern Home & Garden Tour, which we propose to take place in the Fall of 2025.

Interested in being part of this extraordinary event?

We want to hear from you! There are many ways to participate:

• Have your MCM home and garden considered for inclusion as part of the tour
• Be considered for a committee or sub-committee to help shape and organize the event
• Research, contribute and/or volunteer at various points throughout this journey

Please complete the online Interest Form by clicking HERE (Go to Interest Form).

If you encounter difficulty submitting the form or need to contact us, please correspond via this email address: RecBoard@churchillborough.com. Please include reference to the “MCM H & G Tour” in your subject line. While we prefer electronic correspondence for this initial information gathering, we understand not everyone has digital access. If assistance is needed, you can reach out to the Churchill Borough office via phone at 412-241-7113 to provide contact information and express your level of interest.  A committee member will reach out to you within two weeks of any inquiries and in response to all correspondence received.

Our webpage will be updated periodically with details, guidelines, event progress, and information for residents, participants, as well as for other contributors and sponsors.

The Churchill MCM Home & Garden Tour “Pre-Planning” Committee

Michael O’Brien (Churchill Recreation Board)

Brittany Reilly (Pittsburgh Modern Committee of Preservation Pittsburgh)

Jay Gamze (Churchill Tree Committee)

Joe Kotelnicki (Churchill Recreation Board)