The Vandergrift Main Street Program is in Year 3 and has been officially designated by DCED. The Vandergrift Improvement Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore the strength of the existing community both in its central business district and residential neighborhoods. Here is our blogsite where the community can learn more about what we are doing in beautiful Vandergrift.
Now registering farmer's and food vendors to participate in the 2009 Market Season. Contact the VIP Office for more information or to register: 724-567-5286
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We're now registering artists of all ages! Professional, amateur, and student artists are welcome to participate! Also, artist vendors are invited to participate in the festivities on May 30th!
a Partners in the Arts (PPA). State government funding for the arts depends upon an annual appropriation by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in this region by The Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance.
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Here is 143 Grant Avenue with the facade completed. We're now working to rehabilitate the interior spaces to get the building ready for a new business and resident!
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Here are two pictures of 143 Grant Avenue showing the facade restoration work in progress. The building got a new roof, repaired parapet, repointed brick, and rehabilitated storefront with new transom windows.
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Historic downtown Vandergrift is pleased to welcome three new businesses!
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The Vandergrift Improvement Program is working hard to restore key buildings downtown. To date, the VIP has acquired 3 buildings on Grant Avenue. Progress is being made at 143 Grant Avenue. See the before and after pictures.
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The second annual Vandergrift Fine Arts Festival was May 31-June 14th. It was a successful arts event that celebrated over 40 local and regional artists of all ages and abilities. Featured art included drawings, paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, and wood carvings.
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Tony Nicholas led the tour groups into the Greek Orthodox Church and shared a little history about the church, traditions, and their significance. This church is listed on the national and federal registry.
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Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation and the tour guides from the Victorian Vandergrift Museum & Historical Society organized a walking tour of Vandergrift on Saturday, Oct. 13th. There were 45 people on the tour, including a reporter from the Post-Gazette. Everyone enjoyed their time in Vandergrift. Thanks to everyone who made this possible!
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Many thanks to Senator Ferlo for his involvement with the revitalization process in Vandergrift. Because of his support, the VIP was able to acquire banners and install them around downtown Vandergrift.
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Great news!
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The Vandergrift Improvement Program's mission is to protect, preserve, and restore the strength of the existing community both in its central business district and residential neighborhoods.
