Directions & Parking
Easily Accessible from Pittsburgh and I-79! You can take Route 28 North to the Route 8 North exit, on left. Continue 30 miles to Butler.
From I-279 and I-79, take the Route 422 New Castle/Butler exit. Continue along Route 422 to the Route 8 Butler exit.
Main Street
Butler offers free 2-hour parking on Main Street! Do not park next to yellow curbs.
Lots & Garages
Diamond Park Public Lot: behind Diamond Park
Centre City Garage: along S. McKean Street
Morgan Washington Centre: W. Cunningham St.
Our Location
All tours start and end at Diamond Park. We begin near the glass NexTier building. Look for the Courthouse!
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Along historic Main Street, you'll find plenty of unique shops and delicious restaurants. We also have two highly-rated breweries just steps from the Diamond!
Diamond Park
Butler, Pa. 16001
Diamond Park
Diamond Park was the first part of Butler established by settlers. The first log cabins were built here. Blacksmiths, artisans, and primitive taverns set up shop in the square.
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The park once included a hotel called the Nixon. Today, the NexTier Bank Building overlooks the Diamond with its reflective glass.
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The Diamond is now ready for its next renaissance. The public square will be the ideal spot for transformation.
The Courthouse
One of the most splendid courthouses in Pennsylvania, this Gothic Romanesque building is the third courthouse to be built in the same location. It dates back to 1885!
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It was expanded to add a larger courtroom in 1907. James P. Bailey, who designed notable structures on the Slippery Rock University campus, was the architect behind our courthouse. A "Bridge of Sighs" connects to the government building in the rear of the building.
