The Union Terrace amphitheater, built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal, is seen here Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Allentown. The city and the Trexler Trust recently funded a restoration project that included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. In addition to the restoration work, Allentown launched a partnership with ArtsQuest this summer to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater.

Local and State officials gather Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
President & CEO Kassie Hilgert speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Patrick Brogan speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
The Union Terrace amphitheater, built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal, is seen here Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Allentown. The city and the Trexler Trust recently funded a restoration project that included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. In addition to the restoration work, Allentown launched a partnership with ArtsQuest this summer to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Patrick Brogan speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

The Union Terrace amphitheater, built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal, is seen here Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Allentown. The city and the Trexler Trust recently funded a restoration project that included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. In addition to the restoration work, Allentown launched a partnership with ArtsQuest this summer to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

 

Local and State officials gather Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
The Union Terrace amphitheater, built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal, is seen here Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Allentown. The city and the Trexler Trust recently funded a restoration project that included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. In addition to the restoration work, Allentown launched a partnership with ArtsQuest this summer to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

President & CEO Kassie Hilgert speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
The Union Terrace amphitheater, built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal, is seen here Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Allentown. The city and the Trexler Trust recently funded a restoration project that included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. In addition to the restoration work, Allentown launched a partnership with ArtsQuest this summer to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

The Union Terrace amphitheater, built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal, is seen here Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Allentown. The city and the Trexler Trust recently funded a restoration project that included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. In addition to the restoration work, Allentown launched a partnership with ArtsQuest this summer to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

The Union Terrace amphitheater, built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal, is seen here Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Allentown. The city and the Trexler Trust recently funded a restoration project that included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. In addition to the restoration work, Allentown launched a partnership with ArtsQuest this summer to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

The Union Terrace amphitheater, built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal, is seen here Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Allentown. The city and the Trexler Trust recently funded a restoration project that included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. In addition to the restoration work, Allentown launched a partnership with ArtsQuest this summer to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
President & CEO Kassie Hilgert speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
The Union Terrace amphitheater, built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal, is seen here Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Allentown. The city and the Trexler Trust recently funded a restoration project that included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. In addition to the restoration work, Allentown launched a partnership with ArtsQuest this summer to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

President & CEO Kassie Hilgert speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
President & CEO Kassie Hilgert speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

President and CEO Kassie Hilgert speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

President & CEO Kassie Hilgert speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Pennsylvania State Senator Nick Miller speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Mandy Tolino speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

The Union Terrace amphitheater, built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal, is seen here Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Allentown. The city and the Trexler Trust recently funded a restoration project that included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. In addition to the restoration work, Allentown launched a partnership with ArtsQuest this summer to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk greets Kassie Hilgert Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
President & CEO Kassie Hilgert speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

President & CEO Kassie Hilgert speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Scott Pidcock speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Ruffian Tittmann speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Patrick Brogan speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Scott Pidcock speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk speaks Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, during a news conference to unveil recent restoration work at the Union Terrace amphitheater in Allentown. The project included repointing stonework and replacing damaged stones at the amphitheater’s entrance steps, stage and two pylons. The amphitheater was built in 1937 through President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration program under the New Deal. In addition to celebrating the restoration, the city spotlighted its new partnership with ArtsQuest, launched this summer, to bring concerts and live programming to the amphitheater. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

 

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