The 8th Annual Upstairs, Downtown Walking Tour, presented by Intown Concord, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Upstairs, Downtown Walking Tour offers ticketholders a glimpse into unique, notable and rarely seen downtown Concord locations and buildings. The selected locations characterize architectural qualities that allow us to step back in time to embrace long-gone craftsmanship or locations that are undergoing – or have great potential to undergo – creative transformations.
For this year’s tour, historic Phenix Hall is back by popular demand. New to Upstairs, Downtown is: learn about the history and envision the future of the former Department of Employment Security on South Main Street; step into the set of The Neverending Story, also known as the attic of Concord’s City Hall; and see the progress on the former Sacred Heart Church, where tour attendees can view its transformation into market-rate condominiums. Also, have you wondered what’s behind the blue wall at the intersection of North Main and Centre Street? It’s Remi’s Block – future site of 22 market-rate apartments and three new retail/restaurant spaces, currently under construction!
Participants will be led through the tour by a knowledgeable guide, and met at each location by a host with thorough knowledge of the space’s history and potential use. Following the Upstairs, Downtown Walking Tour, attendees are invited to attend a wine and cheese reception at the N.H. Historical Society, located at 30 Park St.
Walking tour ticket-holders should arrive by 5 p.m. near the top of the fountain in Eagle Square on North Main Street, and should be prepared to sign a liability waiver. The tour departs promptly at 5:25 p.m. Please note that tour locations are not accessible for those with mobility issues. Attendees must wear appropriate footwear to walk about 1 ½ miles around downtown, up and down stairs and on uneven terrain; part of the tour may be in an active construction zone. Upstairs, Downtown is a rain-or-shine event.
Tickets for the tour are $35 per person and may be purchased only online at intownconcord.org. Only 120 tickets will be sold. Walk-up tickets are not expected to be available.
For more info, visit intownconcord.org/events/ upstairs-downtown.
Susan Sokul
