Special Architecture Walking Tour

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Saturday August 21

10:00 AM  –  12:00 PM

**Special Tour** BOK

Built in 1936 and shuttered in 2013, the Edward W. Bok Technical High School was formerly a place of training, learning, and making for nearly 80 years. Students could study a range of subjects such as auto mechanics, wallpapering, home economics, cosmetology, and much more! The building sat vacant for 2 years before it was acquired by its new owner who envisioned creating a community oriented, affordable workspace for a variety of users.

Tour the historic Bok Vocational School in South Philadelphia with Lindsey Scannapieco, founder of Scout, and learn about the thoughtful transformation of the space into a community of artists, makers, entrepreneurs and nonprofits. This tour will include visits to a few tenant spaces and background on the renovation process of this historic structure.

Lindsey Scannapieco is the founder of Scout, the design and development practice behind the transformation of the Bok Building.

This tour will run around 90 minutes

Meet at 821 Dudley Street (located at the 'rear' of the building) between 8th and 9th on Dudley Street

In registering to attend this walking tour, you agreed to the following (Please note the updated changes as of May 26th 2021):

  • During tours, facemasks will be optional for all fully vaccinated individuals including the tour guide
  • During tours, facemasks are required for individuals who are not fully vaccinated
  • Facemasks are required to enter buildings on certain tours. Please bring one with you in case it is needed 
  • Preservation Alliance walking tours utilize an audio system that transmits from a headset worn by the guide to earpieces worn by tour attendees. The equipment is thoroughly sanitized before and after each use. Tour attendees can also plug in their personal headsets or earbuds that use a standard headphone jack.
  • Be sure to bring water and wear comfortable clothing 

Space is limited. Advance registration required.

Email us at tours@preservationalliance.com for any questions or join the waitlist for a sold out tour!

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