The Westmoreland Trust

The Westmoreland Trust, a non-profit corporation, has a proven track record of success in providing an enriched quality of life to the community it serves. You may not know us by the Westmoreland Trust name, but you may know us by The Palace Theatre, The Train Station at Greensburg, and the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center.

The Westmoreland Trust, in partnership with city, state, and local governmental agencies and supportive community members, is developing Westmoreland County as a historic/cultural/entertainment district. Its endeavors are instrumental in making the region attractive to work, live, and raise a family.

What is The Westmoreland Trust? By definition, The Westmoreland Trust is a (501)(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to take a leadership role in the development and enhancement of the cultural life and economic well-being of the Westmoreland region.

But the Trust is much more than that. It is an Organization in which the community can place its confidence. It has been entrusted to care for community assets in the interest of the residents of the Westmoreland region. It is an Organization with an extraordinary track record that is clearly committed to its mission.

The Westmoreland Trust has transformed the Palace Theatre from a lusterless candidate for demolition to a vibrant, sparkling asset in our community. The Train Station at Greensburg has been transformed from a repelling eyesore into a shining example of a reclaimed landmark. The Greensburg Garden and Civic Center continues to be a meeting facility that truly serves the entire Westmoreland region.

Collaborations with arts and cultural organizations such as The Westmoreland Symphony, River City Brass Band, Laurel Ballet, Greensburg Civic Theatre, and Apple Hill Playhouse ensure the continuation of an enhanced cultural life along with the attendant benefits that create a unique community spirit and source of regional pride.

The Westmoreland Trust
Region
Address
951 Old Salem Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone number
24-836-1123
Email
thewesttrust@earthlink.net

Museums or Landmarks

The Palace Theatre has been a significant force in Westmoreland County's cultural scene for generations.
In the late 19th century, the economic boom created by coal and Greensburg's growing importance as a retail and industrial center convinced the Pennsylvania Railroad to build the Train Station at Greensburg. The railroad commissioned architect William Cookman to design the new station.
The Greensburg Garden and Civic Center was built by philanthropist Katherine Mabis McKenna and donated to the City of Greensburg in 1969 as a memorial to her son, Mennel M. Smith.