The downtown was historically not just for white-collar jobs. The canal, railroads, utilities, mills, small factories, warehouses of all kinds, liveries, restaurants, printers, a brewery, and a shoe factory are some of the working-class employers in and near the business district – many of whose buildings still stand.

For about an hour and a half, join Kevin B. Coleman for a walking tour 2 to 4ish pm Sunday, September 1st. You can learn more from Kevin on his Intrepid Facebook page, or contact him through or 740 / 775-4036.

Tours begin where parking is welcome at 152 W. Water Street, opposite Park Street. Since we’ll be mostly restricted to sidewalks, limited tickets are $10 for adults and half that for students who will listen and learn, available ‘at the door.’

If the weather is too hot or too rainy, a rescheduled date will be shared with any who have confirmed. And, owners and residents of any buildings featured on Kevin’s tours – or photography – get half-off.

Admission: $10 adults, $5 students

Official Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/466757990833061/