Wednesday 12–3 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 12–3 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
The A-K Valley Heritage Museum is located on the corner of Lock Street and East Seventh Avenue in Tarentum. Glass, Steel, and Aluminum industries were the economic growth engines for the A-K river valley towns that grew in the shadow of Pittsburgh, attracting entrepreneurs, immigrant labor, and union organizers. The limestone Art Deco structure, designed by Pittsburgh architect Press Dowler (1877-1964), was built in 1931 as American Legion Post 85. The building was extensively improved in honor of the WWII veterans in 1946-47.
Murals depicting the homefront during the war were painted in the entrance hall. The 20-foot-high main ballroom walls were completely covered with blue cobalt glass mirrors and art glass donated by Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. Art deco aluminum from Alcoa was used on railings, door handles, and other applications. Today it houses a resource library and collections of artifacts of local significance. It is operated by the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society, a local non-profit, volunteer organization. The murals depict the Allegheny Kiski Valley during WWII with scenes of factory production of aluminum, glass, and steel. Some civil defense scenes, radio broadcasting, and health care complete the artist's story. The paint has darkened over the years and is peeling in some areas. Restoration is in the future, but it will be expensive unless expert helpers are willing to undertake a labor of love.
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