The dedication ceremonies for the Tamaqua Hi-Rise complex for the elderly took place with about 150 local officials, contractors, county representatives and service organization members in attendance.

Mayor William Yost welcomed the guest and noted the new building, a 145-unit, 14-story structure, is the tallest building in Schuylkill County.

The complex is one of the first projects designed under Section 23 of the U.S. Housing Act which was incorporated in 1970.

Responsible for the initial plans for the project was Howard Miller, president of the North Central Development Corporation, in cooperation with the Schuylkill County Housing Authority.