From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Three communities open homes for tours

Western Pennsylvania was settled and built in a time of prosperity, with homes that offered a wealth of flavor and design.

From the historic mansions of Scottdale to the array of designs featured in both the Uniontown and Mt. Pleasant areas, holiday home tours have become a popular draw and this year all three communities will once again open a handful of lovely homes for tours.

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Mt. Pleasant

Next in line for holiday home tours will be the Mt. Pleasant event, which is sponsored by the Mt. Pleasant Area Historical Society.

The tour will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13 and will feature four homes, one church and the Chestnut Log House.

Featured homes this year will include:

—¢ A 200-year-old farm house that is located in Laurelville. The wonderful old home was once an area stagecoach stop.

—¢ The “Yellow House” on Braddock Road Avenue, one of the area’s older homes, featuring an estate filled with unusual plants and trees.

—¢ A Main Street home where visitors will be treated to an extensive collection of Santas.

—¢ The recently purchased Church Street home of Janis and Monty Gamble, a Victorian style that they are looking forward to showcasing.

“They asked us and I said that I’d be honored,” Janis Gamble said. “I love people and I’m very excited.”

—¢ The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Polish National Catholic Church on Bridgeport Street.

—¢ The Chestnut Log House on Washington Street, along with the Senior Citizens Center that sits adjacent to the home. A raffle featuring many gift baskets will be held at the center.

The tour is self-guided and self-paced and all participating properties will be clearly marked.

Tickets for the event will be $15 and can be purchased at Coke’s Barber Shop, the tax office located in the Borough Building, the Chamber of Commerce offices and also the Historical society offices.

The historical societies of Scottdale and Mt. Pleasant are having a friendly challenge this holiday season, and each are collecting sets of twin sheets to be donated to Christian Layman Society of Greensburg to benefit area children. Ask for details when purchasing tickets.

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All three tours will take place snow or shine.