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Renewing Communities; Building Pride

PPublishedH for the membersL ofF the PittsburghN History &ews Landmarks Foundation No. 180 January 2015

In this issue 6 Creating a Vital, Distinctive Downtown 12 Moments in a Fifty-Year Story 24 Events in 2015

Editor’s Note

Built in 1904 as the Star Apartments, the Falconhurst at 724 Kelly Avenue will be resurrected from a state of near-collapse to house eighteen afford- So much was accomplished in 2014 able apartments, as part of The Landmarks Development Corporation’s $10.5 million restoration and development program in Wilkinsburg. through the work of PHLF and its subsidiaries as a result of the involvement and dedication of our trustees, staff, LDC Awarded Tax Credits for Falconhurst volunteers, and members. Highlights of 2014 include securing tax credits from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency in Neighborhood Restoration Development support of The Landmarks Development Corporation’s $10.5 million Falconhurst Program in Wilkinsburg Neighborhood Restoration Development Program in Wilkinsburg (cover story); obtaining a grant of $700,000 from the The Landmarks Development U.S. Treasury Department to augment Corporation (LDC), a for-profit Landmarks Community Capital subsidiary of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation (PHLF), is Corporation’s loan fund (page 3); undertaking a new development initia- assisting with key renovation projects tive in Wilkinsburg, after successfully in Manchester and Bloomfield-Garfield completing the renovation of the (pages 3 and 4) and with Neighborhood Crescent Apartments and Wilson House Partnership Programs in Manchester, in December 2011. The Crescent and Wilkinsburg (page 3) and the City of Wilson, with their Butler (page 5); continuing our work in twenty-seven Downtown Pittsburgh to restore façades apartments fully An interior view (left) and rear view (above) and to adapt the former Thompson’s occupied—and of the Falconhurst in the fall of 2014 Building to house an urban market seven renovated (pages 6 and 7); bringing the leaders of single-family major development by PHLF/LDC in five nationally recognized preservation houses, new com- Wilkinsburg.” munity gardens and groups to Pittsburgh to meet with our Funding for this development is trustees (page 9); awarding $95,710 greenspaces, and complex. LDC is grateful to the many The Crescent, from the Landmarks in matching grants to twelve historic Kelly Avenue agencies that support its work in a Preservation variety of ways, and in particular to religious properties (pages 14 and 15); Resource Center––have transformed Allegheny County Executive Rich awarding Historic Landmark plaques to Wilkinsburg’s National-Register-listed “The $10.5 million development will Fitzgerald and Economic Development seventeen architecturally significant sites Hamnett Place neighborhood into a utilize low-income housing tax credits, Director Dennis Davin and his team. (pages 16 and 17); hosting a memorable lively, desirable place to live. awarded to LDC in June 2014 by the “This award recognizes the signifi- Scholarship Celebration and raising Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency “This new development program in cance of our historic architecture as an nearly $84,000 (pages 18 and 19); and (PHFA), and federal historic rehabilita- Wilkinsburg will create a total of thirty- anchor for community revitalization,” involving more than 12,800 people in three more affordable housing units in tion tax credits,” said Michael. “We said Wilkinsburg Mayor John educational programs, including the restored and newly constructed build- were pleased to win this competitive Thompson. ings,” said LDC President Michael tax-credit project for the continued Landmarks Preservation Resource “PHLF and LDC are committed Center attendance (pages 20 and 24). Sriprasert. The Falconhurst apartment restoration of this Wilkinsburg neigh- to achieving economic development We begin the new year with energy, building at 724 Kelly Avenue, adjacent borhood,” he added. by combining restoration and new enthusiasm, and a firm belief in our to the Crescent Apartments and vacant “These low-income housing tax credits construction to strengthen historic for more than fifteen years, will be are the best investment tool available neighborhoods,” said Jason Cohn, a ability to improve the lives of people renovated, along with 520 Jeanette to us to support the construction of Wilkinsburg resident. “Their investment by renewing communities and building Street, 855 Rebecca Avenue, and 608 affordable rental housing across is a big billboard to the outside world pride throughout the Pittsburgh region. Mulberry Street. Two new townhouses Pennsylvania,” said PHFA Executive will be constructed at 604 and 606 Director Brian A. Hudson, Sr. “We are (Continued on page 2) Mulberry Street. pleased that PHFA is funding a second 2 PHLF News January 2015 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH RURAL PRESERVATION

Through the place, we renew LDC Awarded Tax Credits for Falconhurst Neighborhood the spirit of the people. Historic preservation Restoration Development Program in Wilkinsburg (Continued from page 1) can be the underlying basis of community renewal, that this neighborhood is safe and human renewal, a place to be. This next phase of and economic renewal. work will solidify the great invest- Site map for the Falconhurst Preservation is not some isolated ment that has already been made Neighborhood Restoration cultural benefit. by PHLF, LDC, PHFA, Allegheny Development Program County, TriState Capital Bank, —Arthur Ziegler, PHLF President and many others, and will push revitalization efforts further into the Borough,” he added. PHLF’s Mission With this new development The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks program, PHLF’s total investment Foundation (PHLF) works within in Wilkinsburg will exceed $23 a 250-mile radius of Pittsburgh, million. The Falconhurst Neigh- Pennsylvania, to identify and save borhood Restoration Development historically significant places; renew Program will take at least fifteen historic neighborhoods, towns, and months to complete. “Work in urban areas; preserve historic farms 2015 will proceed on all sites but and historic designed landscapes; and may need to be phased according educate people about the Pittsburgh to labor and material deliveries,” region’s rich architectural heritage. said Tom Keffer, Property and Construction Manager at PHLF/LDC. LDA Architects is the project architect and Sota Construction Services will be the general contractor.

608 Mulberry Street (left) will be renovated to house three family apart- ments. Two new Visit PHLF’s offices and two libraries townhouses will on the fourth floor of The Landmarks be constructed in 520 Jeanette Street (center) will Building at Station Square. the vacant lots at be renovated to house two family 604–06 Mulberry apartments. PHLF renovated Street, across from 516, 522, and 524 Jeanette in St. James Roman 2008 and 517 Jeanette in 2011. PHLF... Catholic Church. • is governed by a board of 25 community leaders; • has had a balanced budget in each year of operation since its founding in 1964; • provides leadership and assistance to local, state, national, and international PHLF continues to have a major impact on Wilkinsburg. organizations; We appreciate your input and investment in all areas, • provides financing and technical from bricks and mortar to education. assistance through a nonprofit A grand brick building with subsidiary, Landmarks Community ––Ralph Yearick, Board President, wrought-iron balconies, Capital Corporation (LCCC); and Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation 855 Rebecca Avenue will be (October 26, 2014) renovated to house eight • provides consulting services and apartments. develops real estate through a for-profit subsidiary, The Landmarks Development Corporation (LDC), and through various limited partnerships.

Continue Giving Your money is put to good use and the need is great. Contributions in 2015 will help PHLF: • continue neighborhood and downtown revitalization efforts; • continue our Historic Religious Properties program; • offer educational programs to more than 10,000 people; • offer programs at the Landmarks Preservation Resource Center in Wilkinsburg; • underwrite PHLF News and monthly E-newsletters.

Pittsburgh History & PHLF President Arthur Ziegler lead a tour of Jeanette Landmarks Foundation Street in Wilkinsburg during the Preservation Forum Renewing Communities; Building Pride (see page 9). HISTORICLANDMARKPLAQUESHISTORICRELIGIOUSPROPERTIESMEMBERSHIP&GIVING SPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News January 2015 3

U.S. Treasury Awards LCCC Economic Development Grant

The preservation loan fund administered is able to provide credit and technical by Landmarks Community Capital assistance to borrowers in underserved Corporation (LCCC), a nonprofit and distressed target markets. LCCC PNC Foundation lending subsidiary of PHLF, received a focuses primarily on providing real big boost in September 2014 when the estate funding to historic preservation- Funds Landmarks U.S. Treasury Department awarded it related projects throughout the Fellows Program a $700,000 grant. “This is a great vote Pittsburgh region. Marilyn Whitelock, Administrative Assistant of confidence in our work,” said LCCC Established in 2007, LCCC builds for Real Estate Services, and LCCC President For the fourth consecutive year, PNC President Michael Sriprasert. “Only upon the experience and strength of Michael Sriprasert were instrumental in Foundation is funding the Landmarks 38.2% of the funds requested were PHLF, which has lent over $18 million compiling the 2014 CDFI application. Fellows Program. “This allows several awarded in this national competition to real estate development projects graduate students from Carnegie and our application was funded in full.” in the Pittsburgh region since 1985. leaders to define the vision, to securing Mellon University’s Heinz School Designated a Community Development “We have the entire process in place the funding, to managing the bricks- of Public Policy & Management to Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. for preservation,” said Michael, “from and-mortar work, to creating the intern with PHLF during the academic Treasury Department in 2012, LCCC working with residents and community educational programs.” year or summer,” said Project Manager Karamagi Rujumba. LCCC Loans Aid Regional Restoration Work Yanjun Dong, Vita Ismael, Julianna Zhuxin Jia, Tulsi Lakhwani, Manchester Jiajing Mo, and Tyler Poliquin, who interned at various times between The cover story of the December 2013 September 2013 and May 2015, issue of PHLF News announced the helped PHLF create programming for launch of “Manchester Renaissance II,” the Landmarks Preservation Resource a neighborhood renewal program initi- Center (see page 24) and helped ated by Manchester Citizens Corporation LCCC develop the next steps in a (MCC) that included the renovation restoration plan for Manchester by of 1401 Columbus Avenue and 1109 Liverpool Street as mixed-use properties mapping tax delinquent and vacant offering office and residential space. properties and analyzing market Landmarks Community Capital strengths. Corporation (LCCC), a nonprofit “Since the program’s inception lending subsidiary of PHLF, provided 1401 Columbus Avenue (all) in Pittsburgh’s in 2011–12, sixteen graduate students a $292,000 loan and an $80,000 grant Manchester neighborhood. have interned here,” said Karamagi, to assist in Renaissance II. “The $80,000 “and our organization has been grant was made possible by TriState enriched by their intelligence, Capital Bank,” said LCCC President technical and analytical skills, and Michael Sriprasert, “who is partnering diverse, youthful points of view.” with us in both Manchester and “The Renaissance II program is Wilkinsburg through the Neighborhood showing that young professionals are Partnership Program (NPP) of the eager to purchase renovated properties Pennsylvania Department of Community in Manchester at market rates for office and Economic Development.” PNC and residential use,” said LaShawn. “This Bank, The Heinz Endowments, Northside program is strengthening our neighbor- Leadership Conference, and Rivers hood and bringing businesses back.” Casino are also providing essential funding support to the Renaissance II Downtown Pittsburgh initiative. 1109 Liverpool Street and 1401 The Centennial Building at 241 Fourth Columbus Avenue now include Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh has live/work spaces on the first floor a new owner and is being renovated, and quality residential thanks to two loans from LCCC. units on the upper floors. As a result of LCCC’s $295,000 loan Both will be occupied made in December 2013, Tesla Real by February 2015. Estate Holdings refinanced an existing At the end of December mortgage and renovated the interior of 2014, MCC Executive the three-story building for its tenant, Director LaShawn University Bound, Inc., a rapidly grow- Burton-Falk announced ing on-line marketing firm. The tin that 1109 Liverpool Street ceilings were restored, new glass and was to be sold to two doors were installed, the mechanical engineers who are moving and electrical systems were upgraded, from Albany, New York, and a new bathroom was added. to Pittsburgh. They will LCCC partnered with the Urban 1109 Liverpool Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, Street, Manchester have an office on the first floor of the building, who provided second-mortgage financing live on the second floor, and rent the for $250,000, in addition to LCCC’s third floor. first mortgage. Courtney Centner and Nathan LCCC’s $50,000 loan, to be funded Davidson, who live in the Mexican in the first quarter of 2015, will be used War Streets, purchased 1401 Columbus to clean and restore the façade. Avenue from MCC on December 5, The Centennial Building is included 2014. Their design firm, Little Kelpie, in the Fourth Avenue National Register will occupy the first floor and they will Historic District. In Pittsburgh’s be renting the upper-story apartments. Landmark Architecture (PHLF 1997), “The building is a natural fit for us and Walter Kidney writes: “The upper stories we are able to walk to work,” Courtney have a delicacy unusual in Mid-Victorian said. “With its commanding position on architecture. Flat surfaces advance from the corner and so many of its original the wall plane but are themselves incised, architectural details, we loved it imme- so that though the whole composition is diately. The renovation has modernized of sandstone there is a cameo-like effect the interior spaces but left the historic of layer upon layer of materials, cut away to produce the design.” character intact.” The Centennial Building on Fourth Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh was constructed in 1876. (Continued on page 4) 4 PHLF News January 2015 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH RURAL PRESERVATION

Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation’s community center at 113 North Pacific Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood occupies the former Pacific Avenue United Methodist Church of 1898. LCCC Loans Aid Regional 143 South Main Street in Washington, Pa. (right) anchors the block with the historic Bradford Restoration Work House (below). In 2011–12, The Landmarks Development Corporation was hired to manage the (Continued from page 3) repointing of the stone work, replacement of the wooden shake roof, and painting of the trim.

Bloomfield-Garfield programs include home construction us to economically restore a significant LCCC closed on a $99,000 construction and renovation, public safety, youth landmark in the heart of Washington’s loan to the Bloomfield-Garfield after-school programs, and business historic downtown business district,” Corporation (BGC) in September 2014. district revitalization. said Tripp Kline, a partner in Market The loan is providing rehabilitation Washington, PA House Holdings, “and set an example funds for BGC’s community center, here that others will follow.” located in a former Methodist church Market House Holdings, LLC, acquired LCCC’s Mission of 1898 on North Pacific Avenue in and is renovating the former Washington Garfield. The first phase of work includes Reporter building at 143 South Main Through its loan program, LCCC developing a long-term master plan, Street in Washington, Pennsylvania, initiates and expands community upgrading the HVAC system, installing thanks to a $142,000 loan from LCCC revitalization by providing creative new flooring in the main hall, replacing in November 2014. Restoration work financing and technical assistance windows and entry doors, painting, includes removing an inappropriate in historic low- to moderate-income and improving the lighting. metal facing from the c. 1860 building; neighborhoods and urban centers “This loan is a vote of confidence improving lighting; painting and carpen- throughout western Pennsylvania, in our work and in the role we play try work; and improving the entrance. eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. in strengthening our community,” said Interior improvements include HVAC For more information, contact Executive Director Rick Swartz. Serving and electrical. Senior Loan Officer Rob Wagner the Bloomfield, Garfield, and Friendship “The opportunity to tap into the ([email protected]; 412-471-5808, ext. 538). neighborhoods since 1975, BGC’s expertise of LCCC and PHLF will allow

archeology, engineering, and culture. Advocacy The program was established by the More than 350 Mt. Lebanon National Historic Preservation Act of students participate each Saving Federal Tax Credits year in an award-winning 1966 to coordinate and support public educational program based and private efforts to identify, evaluate, The National Trust for Historic and protect our historic and archeologi- Preservation, National Trust Community on their community, offered by PHLF and The Historical cal resources. The National Register Investment Corporation, and PHLF Society of Mount Lebanon. includes 231 listings in Allegheny are working together to educate the County as of January 2015. United States Congress about the critical importance of the Federal Rehabilitation and increases the tax Strip District Is Listed Too Historic Tax Credit in making the base,” said Bill Callahan, PHLF’s nomination of a portion of the restoration and adaptive use of Western Pennsylvania Strip District to the National Register of historic buildings financially feasible Community Preservation Historic Places was approved on May 2, for developers. Coordinator for the 2014. The district encompasses thirteen The Historic Tax Credit is a 20% PHMC. blocks between 15th and 22nd streets credit for the rehabilitation of certified Mt. Lebanon Is Listed on Laura Ricketts and Railroad Street and Liberty Avenue historic income-producing structures. of Skelly & Loy worked with the and includes sixty-six contributing sites. The National Park Service administers the National Register Mt. Lebanon Historic Preservation Two have been demolished since designa- the program in partnership with the “After fourteen years of work by a lot Board to complete the National Register tion: the Fort Pitt Candy Company and Internal Revenue Service and the State of committed people, the Mt. Lebanon nomination. Mt. Lebanon’s historic Banana Company buildings. Historic Preservation Historic District is listed on the National district encompasses two square miles Offices. Register of Historic Places,” said Susan and includes more than 4,000 properties More than 500 students from throughout A number of Fleming Morgans, Public Information constructed before 1945 that define one Allegheny County participate each year in innovative historic Officer for the Municipality. The of the best-preserved early-automobile PHLF’s Strip District Stroll. restoration projects Pennsylvania Historical and Museum suburbs in the nation. “Of those proper- in Pittsburgh have Commission (PHMC), which administers ties,” reported Laurie Bailey of the utilized the tax credit, the federal program at the state level, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, “96% are including PHLF’s notified the municipality of this honorary residential, displaying a variety of Market at Fifth, a designation on October 14, 2014. architectural styles … . The district Market at Fifth LEED-Gold mixed- “The designation does not place any also contains Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, use development with men’s retail and restrictions on private property owners, which was established in 1874. … two seven apartments in Market Square; but it does promote economic develop- commercial areas … 38 subdivisions; Market Square Place, also in the Fifth- ment by making federal tax credits avail- nine churches; six public schools; and Forbes Downtown area; the Heinz Lofts able to developers for the rehabilitation two parks … .” on the North Side; and The Cork of certified historic income-producing The National Register of Historic Factory Lofts in the Strip District. properties and it creates a positive Places is the nation’s official list of community impact by promoting an properties recognized for their significance authenticity of place that attracts people in American history, architecture, HISTORICLANDMARKPLAQUESHISTORICRELIGIOUSPROPERTIESMEMBERSHIP&GIVING SPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News January 2015 5

Progress and Opportunity in Natrona repointing of brickwork. At the suggestion an area listed on the National Register of of Senator Jim Historic Places. Federal Street originally Ferlo, NCTA had sixteen such cottages and a more has formed a Butler NPP Work spacious foreman’s house. team to find Brings More People Funding acquired through State a business for Senator Jim Ferlo and PHLF allowed to Main Street the building. Former Natrona Bank, PHLF and NCTA to create a more acces- If interested originally the Sweeney Main Street buildings and surrounding sible front entrance at 34 Federal Street in this space, Hotel and Saloon (1900) streetscapes continue to be the focus of with a ramp, railings, and new door. contact Mr. PHLF’s work in the City of Butler in Other completed work includes a Godfrey: 724-226-9353 or Butler County, Pennsylvania. “We are handicap-accessible restroom and new [email protected]. windows. Bill Godfrey, President of grateful to Armstrong and Huntington Natrona’s revitalization has stretched Bank,” said PHLF President Arthur NCTA’s board, says the cottage will beyond these buildings. A crime watch 34 Federal Street, Natrona Ziegler, “whose five-year funding be used to “invest in the future of our with an anonymous reporting system, commitment through the state’s history.” As work continues on the developed with support from Harrison PHLF has been working with the cottage’s interior and exterior restoration, Neighborhood Partnership Program Natrona Comes Together Association Township Police Chief Michael Klein, NCTA will consult with preservation and (NPP) is allowing us to energize the (NCTA) on two building restoration has helped increase neighborhood safety. museum professionals to seek ideas for downtown business district. Our work projects to reinvigorate historic sections An abandoned field along River Road creating a museum or working classroom has become a park and playground with in Butler began in 2011 and will of Natrona. This community, once home in the former residential space. NCTA, to the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing help from Senator Jim Ferlo, The Grable continue through June 2016.” a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will also continue Foundation, and the Pennsylvania PHLF completed a range of Company and now the site of an ATI to seek funding for future work. Council on the Arts. Park mosaics in the physical improvements in 2014 aimed Allegheny Ludlum plant, has a history PHLF also has been the project man- that is manifest in its buildings. Brick row form of a Colonnade of History remind at increasing pedestrian activity to ager for the stabilization of the former Natrona residents of their community’s houses and Gothic-Revival-style cottages, Natrona Bank building located at 46–48 Main Street––and, as a result, more originally built for Pennsylvania Salt past; other mosaic work features native people are coming to Main Street and Chestnut Street. PHLF helped NCTA birds and butterflies. What was once the Company workers in the 1850s, still line obtain this historic structure in April are patronizing the local businesses. several streets and provide homes for Pennsalt company store along Greenwich of 2008. A $100,000 grant from the Street has become a community garden. New landscaping (trees and native community members. NCTA purchased Allegheny County Economic Develop- plants) and new curbs and sidewalks the cottage located at 34 Federal Street Each project has stimulated more work, ment Community Infrastructure and have made the primary parking lot from the Redevelopment Authority of promising continued revival in this Tourism Fund, obtained with help from historic community. Sign up for PHLF’s servicing Downtown Butler a safer, Allegheny County in August of 2012. Senator Jim Ferlo, allowed PHLF NCTA and PHLF have been working tour to Tarentum and Natrona on April more welcoming place. to complete the first phase of building 25 (see page 24) and you’ll be able to see Our work also includes developing together to restore this one-and-a-half- restoration. This includes a new roof, all this and more. plans to restore and reuse the Art Deco story board-and-batten cottage, which repairs to exterior woodwork, and is within the Pennsalt Historic District, Penn Theater of 1938 on Main Street. Good News from Woodville Plantation: After years of Restoration Work Completed; Keystone Grant Awarded neglect and vacancy, this key building “Woodville is a successful house museum Allegheny Restoration (Morgantown, is receiving largely because of their commitment.” West Virginia) and Sunshine Painting its first capital The wood-frame National Historic Company (Collier Township) restored Landmark is southwestern Pennsylvania’s and painted the porches in accordance investments in decades. PHLF is principal link to the late eighteenth cen- with the original color scheme: sky blue working with the City of Butler tury, interpreting the time period of 1780 for the porch ceiling and dark brown Redevelopment Authority, which to 1825 and documenting the lives of the for the porch deck. The contractors purchased the theater with a loan from three families that resided there from discovered some artifacts and remnants Landmarks Community Capital 1775 through 1975: the Nevilles, Cowans, of the original stoop to the front door Corporation, to restore the marquee and Wrenshalls. PHLF acquired the house that preceded the building of the porches and procure a buyer/tenant. in 1976 to save it from demolition. in the early 1800s. The exterior wood Updates on the theater and on In 2007, PHLF transferred ownership façade was repaired and repainted and The Neville House Associates (NHA), our work in the City of Butler will be of the house to NHA, but retained a a local boy scout troop reinstalled and reported in PHLF’s monthly E-news; Allegheny County Committee of the perpetual conservation easement on the repainted the garden fence. or for further information, contact National Society of Colonial Dames of house, grounds, and the ancillary build- The windows in the main house will America, and PHLF continue to partner ing and agreed to provide funds for the be restored and stabilized in 2015-16, David Farkas, Associate Director of in the ongoing restoration and operation basic operation of the house (reasonable thanks to a Keystone Grant from the Real Estate Programs ([email protected]; of Woodville Plantation as a historic utilities and maintenance costs) until at Pennsylvania Historical and Museum 412-471-5808, ext. 516). house museum. “For decades the least 2017. Commission. Colonial Dames, under the leadership Major restoration work was completed Visit Woodville in the new year. of PHLF Trustee Emeritus Anne Genter, at Woodville in 2014, thanks in large part The house is beautifully furnished inside has raised funds to ensure that critical to funding provided by the Dames and to and there is always an engaging outdoor restoration work could be completed and the leadership of its President Gez Ebbert, reenactment or activity. PHLF members that appropriate furniture and artwork and to NHA President Rob Windhorst are admitted free to Woodville: it is one could be acquired for Woodville,” said and Vice-President Jim Galbraith. of the benefits. PHLF President Arthur Ziegler.

Woodville, located at 1375 Washington Pike in Bridgeville, is open to the public on Sundays for special events, from February 15 through December 6. To schedule a private group tour anytime, visit: ww w.woodvilleplantation.org. 6 PHLF News January 2015 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH RURAL PRESERVATION

Only in Pittsburgh

Only in Pittsburgh, can you: (1) visit the newly restored Mellon Square and end up as a movie extra in a scene with Michael Caine; (2) wander the Hill District with your PHLF August Wilson guide- book and get invited to the ribbon cutting for a new community center; (3) unannounced, knock on the door of a rectory in Wilkinsburg and get a private tour by Father Metzler of Saint James Roman Catholic Church and its magnifi- cent stained glass windows; (4) talk with a security guard at the Carnegie Museum and find out that she lived within one-half mile of your childhood home; and (5) share advice on local books at the Pitt bookstore with a fellow customer who is yet another person who lived within one-half mile of your childhood home. In other cities, people may think these are strange coincidences. In Pittsburgh, they’re just the way Historic façades: the Smithfield Street façade of the Henry W. Oliver building (1907–10) is reflected in the William Penn Place façade things are. And they all happened of the Union Trust Building (1915–17). Both buildings are being renovated. to me during a one-week visit in October 2014 to my beloved Creating a Vital, Distinctive Downtown hometown. ––Ray Pendro “It’s remarkable nation. Mayor Peduto’s administration to see all the understands that historic preservation is A PHLF member since 1986, Ray is preservation a critical economic-development tool.” an urban planner, living in Alameda, work being California, the hometown of accomplished PHLF’s Work Continues in Willie Stargell. in Downtown the Market Square Area Pittsburgh,” said PHLF Chairman “In the beginning of the new year, we Jack Norris. will complete work on a major façade “Private develop- restoration program in Downtown ers, the City Pittsburgh,” said Tom Keffer, Property of Pittsburgh, Members of PHLF’s Landmarks Heritage and Construction Manager at PHLF. the Urban Society (donors of $1,000 or more in any “Once we remove the scaffolding from Redevelopment one year) and Community Advisory Board the Skinny Building and former Roberts Authority of toured the Market Square area on July 9, Building, we will have restored the 2014. Pittsburgh (URA), façades of ten buildings, through a Commonwealth unique partnership with the Urban of Pennsylvania, surrounding it––the Union Trust and Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh nonprofit organi- former Alcoa, James H. Reed, and and a $4,000,000 grant to the City of zations, and Henry W. Oliver buildings––are all being Pittsburgh from the Commonwealth small-business renovated. PNC has opened a service of Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Eat’n Park Hospitality center in the former Mellon Bank build- Assistance Capital Program.” (For Group opened a Hello owners are all ing, whose interior was destroyed by the details on the façade restoration of the Bistro in the first floor contributing to a burst of reno- short-lived Lord & Taylor department other eight buildings on Wood Street and of the Italian Sons and Fifth Avenue, see the December 2013 Daughters of America vation activity store. In the Market Square area, Market issue of PHLF News, pages 10 and 11.) (ISDA) Building at 419 that is creating Square Place and Market at Fifth have Wood Street (above and a stimulating and resulted in the LEED-Gold renovation The Skinny Building was designed in below). PHLF restored economically of ten historic buildings, and Point Park 1926 on a long narrow strip of land that the façade of the ISDA vital downtown University has acquired or is leasing was created after Forbes Avenue was building in 2013 with national numerous historic properties for educa- widened in 1903. The adjacent building, The stone facing and cornice on the through its partnership architectural tional purposes. Activity has extended now occupied by 7-Eleven, was con- 7-Eleven Building are being cleaned and with the URA. distinction.” into downtown’s newest National structed in 1925 by George M. Rowland restored and the large 7-Eleven signage For example, Register Historic District––the for John M. Roberts & Son Company, on the marquee will be removed and the façade of the Verizon Building at Renaissance Historic District––with the a family-operated jewelry store that was replaced with more appropriate signage. Seventh Avenue and William Penn Place renovation of the former Bell Telephone in business for more than a century. LDA Architects and Waller Corporation is being carefully repointed and is looking Company Building and State Office “Restoring these two building façades (Washington, Pennsylvania) are carrying spectacular. Mellon Square has been Building for residential use. The Penn- has been especially challenging,” said out the work. restored and the historic buildings Liberty Cultural District, comprised of Tom, “because we had to design the Catercorner to the Skinny Building many blocks of historic buildings, draws scaffolding to make sure that people are three handsome buildings on Wood more than two million people each year had access to the stores, since they stayed Street with cast-iron façades. PHLF to about 3,000 performances, exhibits, open during the whole process. We also restored those three façades in 2013. and events; the economic impact of had to orchestrate road closings so as The Landmarks Development Corpora- all that activity is estimated to be not to interfere with the flow of pedestri- tion (LDC), a for-profit subsidiary of $250 million. ans or with the activity occurring across PHLF, acquired two of the three build- “This is tremendous progress and a both streets due to the construction of ings––420 and 422 Wood Street––from major shift in attitude from the days of The Tower at PNC and The Gardens at the URA in 2014. Architect Milton the Murphy administration,” said PHLF Market Square.” The Skinny Building Ogot and Repal Construction (North President Arthur Ziegler. “I believe our is being repainted, new upper-floor Huntingdon, Pennsylvania) renovated relationships with others and the way windows are being installed, and the the first-floor space in 2014 and Katie’s we are working together is unique in the architectural details are being restored. HISTORIC LANDMARK PLAQUES HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES MEMBERSHIP & GIVING SPECIAL PROJECTS PHLF News January 2015 7

Just writing to commend PHLF on providing such wonderfully informative tours. … I know PHLF is instrumental in providing the base for PNC, Point Park University, and other developers when considering renovation and restoration. How lucky am I to live in this area and watch the beauty grow and develop. … Thank you for all your hard work and dedica- tion in bringing beauty, dignity, and preservation back to our city. ––John and Angela Johnston The Skinny Building at Forbes Avenue and Wood Street is 5 feet 2 inches wide and 80 feet long. (June 20, 2014) Adjacent to it is the former Roberts Building at 429 Wood Street, now occupied by 7-Eleven. I lived in Pittsburgh my whole life and never noticed any of these buildings or knew these facts. the proprietors of Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh, ––Jabari Anderson, will be opening an upscale urban market The Heinz Endowments Intern on the first floor,” he added. The base- (June 25, 2014) ment floor of the Thompson’s Building was lowered about one foot in 2014 It’s amazing how we have to accommodate the full kitchen needed to support the urban market. The upper visited downtown all our lives floors will house either offices or resi- and have missed seeing dences. Once work is completed on the many interesting places because Thompson’s Building, PHLF/LDC will we just don’t pay attention. have saved four historic buildings on This was our third walking tour Market Street that anchor the northern and we look forward to attending entrance to Market Square. The other more in the summer of 2015. three comprise Market at Fifth, a mixed- use development with two men’s stores ––Donna and Terry Tressler and seven market-rate apartments. (September 12, 2014)

Looking at photographs of the Katie’s Kandy space, before the renovation, helps me appreciate the The 1907 building at 435 Market Street was remodeled for Thompson’s Restaurant in 1926. opportunity to restore these PHLF cleaned and restored the distinctive white-glazed terra cotta façade in 2013, in partner- historic structures. Walk with Us ship with the URA. PHLF members toured the first floor and upper stories on July 9, 2014. I’ve watched with dismay as Free Downtown Walking Tours Kandy opened on November 17. The new systems that meet current energy too many similar buildings Every Friday, Noon to 1:00 P.M. upper floors are being redesigned for codes. New fire alarm and sprinkler are torn down, when they office space. According to Milton: systems were also installed. We created could just as easily May through October The space had served a number of a bright, open, and flexible space to meet have been restored and Offered in cooperation with VisitPittsburgh different tenants over the years, most the tenant’s requirements. They can now adapted for new uses. Reservations are appreciated (see below) recently, a convenience store and an easily display their merchandise and Each month features a different Milton Ogot, RA optometrist’s office. Our first task was rearrange the fixtures as the season section of Downtown Pittsburgh dictates. (December 19, 2014) to strip away all the existing interior • May: Grant Street & Mellon Square flooring, wall coverings, and ceilings On Market Street near Fifth Avenue, • June: Market Square Area to expose the structural elements. LDA Architects and Repal Construction We repaired and replaced damaged and are working with LDC to renovate • July: Penn-Liberty Cultural District missing wood beams, and created open- the Thompson’s Building. “Work will • Aug.: Bridges & River Shores ings in the masonry dividing walls to be completed on the first floor by early • Sept.: Fourth Avenue & PPG Place combine the two first-floor spaces. All spring,” said LDC President Michael • Oct.: Renaissance Historic District the existing mechanical, electrical, and Sriprasert. “We are excited that Ralph plumbing systems were replaced with Falbo, a local real estate developer, and Downtown’s Best Every Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to Noon Katie’s Kandy is open for business at 422 Wood Street, on the first floor of one of June through August two cast-iron buildings owned by The Landmarks Development Corporation, PHLF’s $20 per person, including PHLF’s for-profit subsidiary. The store interior is shown during renovation (right) and after. Whirlwind Walk guidebook Advance paid reservations are required Explore more than 25 architectural landmarks and significant urban spaces. Learn the story of Pittsburgh, develop an “eye” for architecture, and discuss key concepts in making a city livable.

Special Membership Tour: Mellon Square to Market Square Saturday afternoon, Oct. 24 Advance paid reservations are required. You’ll hear about––and see inside when possible––some of the new spaces being created in the historic places surrounding Mellon and Market squares.

For reservations for all tours: [email protected]; 412-471-5808, ext. 527 8 PHLF News January 2015 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH RURAL PRESERVATION

What is a Preservation Easement? A preservation easement is a legal agreement between a property owner and PHLF that places permanent, mutually agreed to restrictions on a historic property to protect it from inappropriate alteration, development, and destruction. Generally, the legal agreement states that no changes will be made to the historic property that are contrary to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, without the prior written consent of PHLF. The legal agreement The west elevation of Wilpen Hall, as shown in a photo of 1901. By 1903, a balcony had been added to the second floor. is recorded in the local recorder of Photo courtesy of the Snyder family deeds office and binds both the current owners and all future owners. PHLF inspects its preservation easements Wilpen Hall Protected Through Easement Donation on at least an annual basis by visiting each property. It also has a responsibility Here is a big, informal stone-and-shingle house, built as the country residence Alexander in the architectural firm of to defend and enforce the preservation George S. Orth & Brothers, designed easement as may be necessary. of William Penn Snyder… . Here a measured relaxation is the theme. … Wilpen Hall. The house was erected PHLF is a “qualified organization” The big roof and the chimneys speak of shelter and comfort, the necessities in 1899–1900; an addition was made as defined by Section 170 of the Internal of life well accommodated. to the west end of the house in 1925. Revenue Code to accept donations As noted in the National Register Walter C. Kidney, Pittsburgh’s Landmark Architecture (PHLF 1997) of preservation easements. Since 1979, nomination form: “Wilpen Hall is the PHLF has accepted thirty-nine only remaining estate in Sewickley with “the shingled surface, from which easements on properties in Allegheny, ilpen Hall, Sewickley Heights Heights … continuously owned by the name was derived. This was a true WBorough, was listed on the the family who commissioned it.” Bedford, Butler, Greene, Washington, skin … subordinating the inner structure National Register of Historic Places on Wilpen Hall was the first in a series and Westmoreland counties. Properties of the building to … a varied range of April 20, 2011. The National Register of designs by George Orth for the protected by PHLF easements are surface effects [and] a varied repertory nomination form states: “the estate Snyder family. In 1900 the family shown in the April 2012 issue of of decorative details”—such as “plaster easily retains the integrity––especially moved into one of the houses that Orth PHLF News (pages 18–21); it is panels, mullioned windows, sunflowers, the aspects of setting, design, workman- designed in 1898 on Colonial Place in scrolls, screens.” The interior of a accessible at www.phlf.org. ship and feeling––necessary to reflect Shadyside; it became their winter home typical Shingle-Style house exhibits For further information on its significance.” PHLF completed the until 1911, when Orth designed their “a flexible and varied set of schemes PHLF’s easement program and process, acquisition of a preservation easement new house at 852 Ridge Avenue on the for living spaces … . It all added up to please contact General Counsel in 2014, thus protecting the façade of North Side. A prominent architect of an eloquent architectural language, Donald Kortlandt ([email protected]; the historic house and more than thirty his era, Orth was the first president of free and easy but with its depths, at 412-471-5808, ext. 545). acres of surrounding gardens and the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American once rational enough and endlessly grounds. Institute of Architects. His other resourceful in fancy.” Wilpen Hall is an outstanding exam- extant buildings include the Western Wilpen Hall was commissioned by ple of the Shingle Style, which historian Pennsylvania School for Blind Children William Penn Snyder (1862–1921), Vincent Scully called in The Architecture (1893–94) in Oakland and Westinghouse a prominent Pittsburgh steel industry of the American Summer: The Flowering High School in Homewood, completed executive and a descendant of of the Shingle Style (1989) “the liveliest after his death. manifestation” of the Colonial Revival Pennsylvania’s third governor, German- in the post-Civil-War era. Scully, who born Simon Snyder, who served from coined the name “Shingle Style” in 1808 to 1817. Pittsburgh architect 1949, notes some characteristics of the George S. Orth (1851–1918), who exterior of these buildings, beginning practiced with his brothers Henry and Easement Donated on 900 Penn Avenue On December 31, 2014, 900 Penn The east elevation of Wilpen Avenue, L.P., donated a façade ease- Hall in 1996. According to the ment to PHLF for 900 Penn Avenue, National Register nomination a mixed-use building in Pittsburgh’s form, this elevation “is the most interesting architecturally as it Cultural District. “This easement helps clearly shows Orth’s original us protect in perpetuity another key intention” and remains very historic corner in Downtown much as it was in 1900 when Pittsburgh,” said PHLF President the house was completed. (Two Arthur Ziegler. original second-floor windows The six-story red-brick building, on either side of the balcony have become French doors.) built in 1885 for Wm. G. Johnston & The shingled gambrel roof–– Company, now houses the restaurant, a roof with two flat surfaces on Nine on Nine, and upper-floor apart- each side of a central ridge–– ments. 900 Penn Avenue is included and the first-floor stone work in the Penn-Liberty National Register are characteristic of Shingle-Style Historic District and in the City- houses. designated Penn-Liberty Historic District. HISTORIC LANDMARK PLAQUES HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES MEMBERSHIP & GIVING SPECIAL PROJECTS PHLF News January 2015 9

Celebrating Fifty with a Preservation Forum

HLF was incorporated fifty years ago challenges. We are best when we stretch Pon September 30, 1964. On September and take on projects that most other 23, 2014, we sponsored a Preservation people would not touch.” Forum featuring speakers from five Myrick Howard also manages a In Memoriam preservation organizations from Indiana, statewide organization, Preservation Albert C. Van Dusen Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, North Carolina, which mainly uses and Ohio. “The purpose of the forum,” options and donations to save endangered (1915–2014) said PHLF President Arthur Ziegler, properties. “Gifts of property are a great Known simply as preservation opportunity,” he said. “was to begin evaluating the state of “Van” to many, Dr. preservation in the United States and the A new program will focus on preserving Albert C. Van Dusen role of each of our organizations in our small homes. “Our goal is to see how communities. We learn so much from each we can turn the small house into the died on December 18, other and, as a result, are able to bench- From left: Patricia Gay, Myrick Howard, great asset.” 2014, after living a long mark our own organization against our Marsh Davis, Peg Breen, Kathleen Crowther, Patricia Gay emphasized that her life of service to his peers and think creatively about the path and Arthur Ziegler Preservation Resource Center is all about nation, to his adopted that we will take in the next fifty years.” making New Orleans livable. She said: hometown, Pittsburgh, Our guests were Peg Breen, President Preservationists are one of the main and to PHLF. of The New York Landmarks Conservancy reasons why cities are coming back–– A native of Tampa, (founded in 1973); Kathleen Crowther, and there is much more to be done. Florida, and naval officer President, and Bracy Lewis, Honorary Fortunately, and remarkably, preserva- in World War II, Van came to tion programs have been successful in Life Trustee, of the Cleveland Restoration Pittsburgh in 1957 to work for the Society (founded 1972); Marsh Davis, reversing the massive urban exodus of University of Pittsburgh as assistant President of Indiana Landmarks the second half of the twentieth century chancellor of planning and develop- (founded 1960); Patricia Gay, Executive and the resulting inner-city decline. Director of the Preservation Resource Downtowns and urban neighborhoods ment. During his twenty-four-year Center of New Orleans (founded 1974); have come alive as a result of preserva- career with Pitt, he traveled the world, and Myrick Howard, President of tion tax incentives, the Main Street creating international partnerships Preservation North Carolina (founded Bracy Lewis (third from left), Honorary Life program, and local historic district for Pitt’s programs. Following his 1939). All have been steady leaders of Trustee of the Cleveland Restoration Society, designations. We planted the seeds in retirement in 1981, he helped develop their organizations for years. and PHLF staff members (from left) Sarah reversing the negative images of our the African, Armenian, and Israel Following a morning tour of Walker, Marie Miller, and Marilyn Whitelock cities––yet urban pioneers are still Nationality Rooms in the Cathedral Wilkinsburg and a brief meeting of the needed. Incentives are still needed. of Learning. “Through our work, we are not Education and outreach about how PHLF Board, each preservationist shared “In spite of his great intelligence only preserving houses and buildings,” to finance and restore are still needed. his/her experiences, concerns, and hopes and experience, Van was one of the with PHLF trustees and staff. They Kathleen Crowther added, “but neigh- Marketing efforts through tours, events, most humble, kind, and thoughtful discussed their major programs, how borhoods and people. We preserve and publications are still needed! they finance their work, the size of their neighborhoods for the people who people I have ever known,” said PHLF staffs and Boards, and their relationships live there.” The three founders of the Time ran out and not all President Arthur Ziegler. “He was also witty, artistic, charismatic, and a great with members, volunteers, and the com- Cleveland Restoration Society were of us got to answer Jewish, Irish, and African-American and supporter of our work in preservation munity, among other topics. The final the last question about hour was a question-and-answer session their goals were focused on improving and education.” what it would take for the with PHLF trustees. the lives of people in inner-city neighbor- A PHLF member for forty-six years While each organization has distinct hoods. Kathleen noted that Ohio is preservation movement to make and a board member for decades, Van areas of excellence and is committed to fortunate to have both a state and federal a quantum leap. I would have succeeded Charles Covert Arensberg certain programs, everyone agreed that tax credit to aid developers in renovating answered that if every major to become PHLF’s second Board Chair historic landmarks. In advocacy, she it is imperative to retain a high level of city and every state had an in 1994. During his four years as flexibility since the work of preservation said, “our goal is to build bridges, not equivalent of PHLF, our Chairman, Van guided PHLF through can be unpredictable. As Arthur noted, burn bridges.” She recommended using movement would be dynamic, the Geographic Information System the sale of Station Square. He worked “Preservationists are constant adapters relevant, and taken seriously because it is the only way to survive and (GIS) of mapping and data to help with trustees and staff to increase the advance your mission in a constantly identify preservation opportunities. as a force for progress. assets of the Preservation Loan Fund, changing environment.” She suggested that we develop visual Something to aspire toward! establish the Historic Religious representations of preservation accom- Properties program, complete a We were inspired and energized by ––Marsh Davis, President, plishments (rather than written reports) the support and encouragement of our Indiana Landmarks county-wide survey of historic parks guests, and believe the following com- since that method of communication (October 2, 2014) and gardens, expand the Named Fund ments are important to keep in mind has a greater public impact, and she program, implement the popular as we move forward. advocated for more flexible standards “Downtown Dragons” walking tour with the federal tax-credit program Peg Breen reminded us that: “Once If more money was available for for school children, and publish four you get involved in the world of preser- to help stall the widespread demolition preservation, Peg Breen and Kathleen major books, including Pittsburgh’s vation, you just can’t get away from it.” of vacant housing in historic neighbor- Crowther would increase assistance to Landmark Architecture, by Walter She emphasized that a vast number of hoods. sacred sites. Patty Gay would expand people support preservation and that Marsh Davis, who manages a state- educational programs in order to increase C. Kidney. we need to show that voters care about wide organization that serves vast rural civic awareness about the benefits of In 2004, Van was elected Chairman preservation. We need to be relevant areas as well as major urban centers, preservation. Myrick Howard would Emeritus of PHLF. He and his wife, politically. noted that: “We as organizations are expand programs in working-class Margaret, generously supported our always strongest when we take on neighborhoods and fund more and better work for another decade. At age ninety, real estate work. Marsh Davis would Van wrote that PHLF “wisely and “ramp up” real estate programs, using caringly” fills “a critical role in our PHLF’s subsidiaries as a model. city—and our world.” We will continue the conversation We extend our deepest sympathy that we have begun,” said Arthur. to Margaret and her family at this “The Preservation Forum was inspiring time. We benefited greatly from Van’s and encouraging. We are all dedicated to expanding our work throughout our sound advice and effective leadership regions, with broad public support.” and were honored to have him as part of the PHLF family.

Pittsburgh from Mt. Washington on the evening of September 23, 2014, almost fifty years to the day from the founding of PHLF. The Landmarks Building at Station Square, pictured in the bottom right of the photo, houses PHLF’s offices and two libraries on the fourth floor. 10 PHLF News January 2015 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH RURAL PRESERVATION

In Memoriam

Agnes Kinard and Mary Wohleber were leaders in Pittsburgh’s preservation movement through their involvement with PHLF. Both were among PHLF’s earliest members and were honored as trustee emeriti in 2010.

Agnes Dodds Kinard Mary M. Wohleber (1914–2014) (1916–2014) Rachel Carson’s Mary lived life birthplace in to the fullest. Springdale stands Her various today largely as professions and a result of Agnes avocations during Kinard’s persis- her ninety-eight tence and leader- years included ship. After being a kinder- successfully garten teacher, battling various tour guide and legal and political admissions Liverpool Street in Manchester on August issues, she co- person at PHLF’s Richard M. Scaife: 24, 1964: the proposed demolition of these founded the Rachel Carson Homestead Old Post Office Museum, salesperson North Side buildings inspired the formation Association in 1975, in cooperation at PHLF’s former gift shop at Station Three Experiences of PHLF. with PHLF and others. She envisioned Square, author, historian, lecturer, Sampled from adapting Rachel Carson’s childhood preservationist, community activist, home for use as a nature and education and world traveler. Forty-Eight Years center––and that mission is being Yet the place she loved most was her Arthur Ziegler fulfilled today by the Association. Troy Hill neighborhood on Pittsburgh’s During her nearly 100-year-life, North Side. She lived next door to Richard Mellon Scaife (1932–2014) Agnes was a real estate broker, an Voegtly Cemetery and had a wonderful attorney––the first female lawyer hired view from the hilltop to the Allegheny shared PHLF’s belief in the ability by Reed River and Downtown Pittsburgh below. of historic preservation to improve the Smith—the Featured in The Women of Troy Hill: quality of life for our citizens. Through author of The Back-Fence Virtues of Faith and his generosity and engagement in our five books, Friendship, by Clare Ansberry, and and an active in Rick Sebak’s WQED documentary, work as a trustee, he provided essential supporter of North Side Story, funding support for our most innovative the arts and Mary achieved (and risky) programs in historic neigh- PHLF worked with the residents in preservation. celebrity status in borhoods and downtown redevelopment. Manchester to restore the homes for them. A woman her hometown, but As I look back over our many experi- of great always took things The following week, we drove and intelligence, in stride with ences together, three stand out as walked the streets of Manchester, conviction, humor, humility, illustrations of Mr. Scaife’s foresight, looking at block after block of historic and grace, Agnes was precise in manner and a twinkle extraordinary commitment, and houses, largely occupied by African- and speech, and adroit at building a in her eye. willingness to take risks on behalf Americans, many owned by absentee convincing case to encourage support Whether it of our community. landlords, and the majority in deterio- for any cause in which she believed. was raising funds in the 1970s to rating condition. Mr. Scaife considered “Agnes realized that the relationship restore St. Anthony’s Chapel on Troy Manchester the area to be an architectural treasure, between people and the buildings they Hill, or gathering support to keep the and asked me to submit a proposal to create, utilize, and inhabit is what Troy Hill fire station open, or entertain- One of these occurred at our first the Sarah Scaife Foundation for funds preservation is all about,” said PHLF ing children at the Old Post Office meeting. PHLF, just launched in 1964, to begin work there. We submitted a President Arthur Ziegler. “She regularly Museum, Mary shared her love of submitted an application to one of his request to establish a real estate revolv- urged PHLF to do preservation work history, of tradition, and especially of foundations for a grant of $50,000 to ing fund that would enable us to work on behalf of our western Pennsylvania Troy Hill and Pittsburgh with others. restore an historic log house. Mr. Scaife with the residents to restore the houses community; she devoted her energies to We will always admire Mary for asked me to come to his office to discuss for them, rather than trying to gentrify assimilating and articulating the history her commitment to our mission and for the grant. He told me that he did not the neighborhood. The neighborhood and the events that influenced her family her energy, enthusiasm, and indomitable feel it was a major priority, “but,” he renewal work we began in Manchester and the people she knew.” spirit in converting others to the cause added, “I hear you might want to do turned out to be the first historic preser- One of her goals in life was to publish of preservation. “Loyal and devoted to some good things in Manchester and vation project in the United States to her autobiography, and she succeeded our preservation principles, Mary was I would like to tour the neighborhood be carried out with and for a minority in releasing a limited edition in February an anchor for decades,” said PHLF with you.” community. 2014. She donated copies of her book, President Arthur Ziegler. Following our initial work in At Home with History: What Did I Do Manchester, the Sarah Scaife Foundation with My Life, to major area institutions Mary Wohleber (dressed as a Pilgrim) and PHLF Co-founder James D. Van Trump granted similar revolving funds for the and libraries, including PHLF’s James (dressed as Santa, seated at right) entertained visitors at the Old Post Office Museum Mexican War Streets area and for South D. Van Trump Library. The nearly 500- on Pittsburgh’s North Side on December 8, 1974. Side, all then high-risk, innovative page book is an incredible production, undertakings. The grants that resulted full of information and illustrations from Mr. Scaife’s insight and concern documenting her career, triggered grants from other foundations community involvement, and governmental entities and empow- and world travels. In her ered the work of many residents and concluding paragraph neighborhood development corpora- she writes: “When I was tions, resulting in millions and millions born, the atom had yet of dollars of investment in our historic to be split, outer space neighborhoods. Without his initial was inviolate, and the commitments, the City’s plans to Man in the Moon was demolish all of the North Side and poetic imagery. One can only South Side might well have been stand in awe at what will be the carried out. mysteries, discoveries, and inventions of the next millennium.” Agnes set a standard of excellence in all that she did, and she inspired the organizations with which she was associated to do the same. HISTORIC LANDMARK PLAQUES HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES MEMBERSHIP & GIVING SPECIAL PROJECTS PHLF News January 2015 11

revenue for our governments (in addition to sales, income, and business taxes), and the creation of the first riverfront trail and display of industrial artifacts. We opened a downtown riverfront for people to enjoy, and created a place for shopping, working, dining, and enter- tainment, within and around a complex of handsomely renovated, historically significant buildings. In a city that once lacked any significant tourism, 3,000,000 people a year visited Station Square, which for a number of years was the most sought-after attraction in western Pennsylvania. A group of PHLF members visited the Braddock Carnegie Library on April 5, Braddock Library 2014. Major portions of the National Historic Landmark have been restored, I could cite many other instances of providing places for reading and computer Mr. Scaife’s unique commitment, but browsing, T-shirt designing, and clay-pot will add only one other. On a winter manufacturing. day in 1987, I asked Mr. Scaife to come with me to look at the Braddock of its architectural magnificence, Carnegie Library, the first Carnegie but also because of its meaning to April 16, 2008: Richard Scaife (third from left) meets with Wilkinsburg Mayor John Library completed in the nation. Braddock. Other foundations followed Thompson, new homeowners, and others to celebrate the restoration of four single-family Braddock was facing hard times, having and, today, the Braddock Carnegie homes in the Hamnett Place neighborhood. PHLF, in partnership with Allegheny County, Library has made significant progress restored the vacant houses, thanks to a lead grant from the Sarah Scaife Foundation. lost its industry, most of its businesses, and many of its residents. Through the and is functioning well on behalf of years, PHLF had tried unsuccessfully the many people who use it. Station Square point on, the lines of communication Seeing a future for that building were open and we were able to reach The second experience related to the on that grim day epitomizes the unique a deal to acquire and develop what birth of Station Square. After returning ability that Mr. Scaife had in under- became known as Station Square. from a trip to California, Mr. Scaife standing how people, no matter their As remarkable as all of Mr. Scaife’s asked, “Why is PHLF not working situation, and even entire communities, initial help was, I will remember always to create a Ghirardelli Square for could achieve renewal and a sense of his advice to me when I told him that I Pittsburgh?” I responded that indeed hope if a familiar, cherished landmark could not find any sources of traditional we were studying the feasibility of could be restored as a new center of financing from lenders in the local developing a major mixed-use urban life and activity. community for the Station Square project. We initially considered and then project and I did not see how it could chose not to pursue a possible project In Gratitude go forward. He said: “Do what you did that came to be known as The Bank in the neighborhoods; start work and all With his willingness to personally Center, shifting our focus instead to the rest will follow. We will make an address the difficult problems of our the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad initial capital risk grant available.” society, to provide lead grants that could (P&LERR) terminus on the south shore With Allegheny Foundation’s grant, be leveraged again and again, and to of the Monongahela River, opposite we started working. Without an advance make commitments without waiting Downtown Pittsburgh. commitment from a single tenant, for the studies of consultants, Richard Mr. Scaife’s Allegheny Foundation we began building a road, installing Scaife created enormous benefits for our provided funds for studies necessary utilities, restoring the Express House, people and our region that otherwise to formulate the program, but we could and launching the Grand Concourse would not have occurred. He believed not get the attention of the railroad Restaurant (now thirty-seven years in in the importance of cultural values for officials. I asked Mr. Scaife if he would continuous service), and The Freight all people and expected success where be willing to reveal his interest in the House Shops. The Braddock Carnegie Library at 419 others expected only failure. project. He agreed to meet with the The rest did indeed follow with $103 Library Street in the 1970s, before the sand- From our experience, Mr. Scaife president of the P&LERR. From that million (1970-80 dollars) of investment stone façade was cleaned in the late 1990s stands out for his intellectual leadership by PHLF and sub-developers, the loca- and willingness to be the “first in” to restore the library building utilizing The Grand Concourse Restaurant in Station tion of 134 businesses, the creation of for innovative and risky projects. His government programs. Mr. Scaife and Square is one of Pittsburgh’s most spectacu- 3,000 jobs, the generation of $4 million involvement was not filtered through I drove the streets of decaying architec- lar settings for dining and celebrations. of annual parking and real estate tax others; it was personal. He walked our Photo by Pytlik Design Associates, Inc. ture on a cold, bleak day and arrived at streets, met our neighbors, observed the magnificent but decay- their communities, and personally made ing building that had once the decision to support initiatives (some been the civic center for of which he was the first to suggest) the area with a concert to restore those communities. He did hall, swimming pool, I have given to universities not request consulting reports and third- shower rooms, bowling party reassurance. He relied on his own and playgrounds; museums alley, basketball court, and and wildflower meadows; … . ability to gather the necessary informa- library. On that cold day tion and commit to what he thought But if I had to pick a single tangible only one room was open, should and could be done. Through achievement, it would be attended to by volunteers his thoughtful and targeted support Station Square in Pittsburgh’s who were heating it with of PHLF, Mr. Scaife imparted great South Side. Think of a kerosene heaters. In spite momentum to our organization and big railroad property in decay, of the tough conditions, to the preservation movement in the the residents of Braddock, United States. such as the 19th century left in the adults and children alike, hearts of many cities. came to that historical Tear it down, build it over place to enjoy books and is what most “redevelopers” periodicals. would say. Once again, Mr. Scaife Instead, a big patch of blight took a daring lead and was recycled better than before. the Allegheny Foundation awarded a grant to begin And without timely the restoration of the private funding, nothing good building, not only because would have happened. ––Richard M. Scaife, A Richly Conservative Life, Personal Memoirs of Richard M. Scaife 12 PHLF News January 2015 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH RURAL PRESERVATION

Moments in a

Fifty-Year Story Louise Sturgess

Pittsburgh in 1964, the year that PHLF, Pittsburgh’s first nonprofit historic preservation organization, was established. In the midst of urban renewal policies that called for massive demolition and the displacement of thousands of people and small businesses, PHLF introduced a new vision for rebuilding and renewing the region based on restoration and reuse.

How do you distill fifty years in the life The Next Ten Years In the meantime like most aspiring We applaud mightily Heinz Hall and of an organization in a two-page spread, 1974-1984 American institutions we have prospered Alcoa for saving a theatre and a grand in a meaningful way, especially knowing in a material sense. Our friends have palace hotel. We point to the phenome- the background of all that has been By Charles Covert Arensberg been good to us. We own the Old Post nal success of both as hard-headed prac- accomplished and written? PHLF pub- From the January-February 1974 issue Office lock stock and barrel (except ticalities. City Council has given us a lished a major book by Walter C. Kidney of PHLF News (No. 48), page 2 for the mortgage) and we are about to preservation ordinance allowing precious in 1989, A Past Still Alive, to celebrate complete the Sculpture Court. We own breathing time from the bulldozer. … Our first grant from Miss Helen Clay its twenty-fifth anniversary. In three houses in the Mexican War Streets and Frick and another from the A. W. Mellon beautifully illustrated chapters, Walter the South Side, including an old market Educational & Charitable Trust allowed with apartments above on Carson Street. succinctly describes the purpose and value us to begin our work. Our first major of historic preservation and concludes with We think we have turned the corner in study of a Pittsburgh area to be pre- the “Mexican War Streets.” Their future an extensive chronology of our work that served coincided with the establishment as a pleasant and integrated human- we continued to update through 1994. of our Foundation in 1964. It was the scaled area is irreversible. For our thirtieth anniversary in 1994, second number of a series, “The Stones We have 2200 members who are PHLF published a sixteen-page issue of of Pittsburgh,” and James Van Trump staunch in their devotion to the feeling PHLF News by Albert Tannler focusing on wrote it. It dealt with that extraordinary that for a city to survive as a good place the unique character of our organization. block of Victorian houses on Liverpool to live, its architecture must be protected, In the October 2006 issue of PHLF News, Street in “Manchester Old Allegheny” its landmarks must be safeguarded, and an illustrated article focused on “What’s and was entitled, “A Study with a View its past must lead us to a good future. Worked in 42 Years” and described the Toward Preservation.” What is that future? We have prob- “Early Years and Successes,” “Station The block still stands, an embattled lems now we never dreamed of when we Square,” “Current Work and Priorities” area that refuses to acknowledge defeat. started. Benefits have flowed to us from The Allegheny Post Office (1897) served and “What’s Ahead.” Funds to begin restorations and achieve sources we never knew existed. In order as PHLF’s headquarters from the fall of The answer for this issue is to share with façade easements wound up in the end- to save the Post Office from destruction 1971 to 1985. PHLF then relocated to the you the personal accounts from four people. less red tape of HUD in Washington, we bought it ourselves and learned the Landmarks Building at Station Square and Their stories will remind many of our read- D.C. Perhaps soon that dream will begin rudiments of museum keeping. … the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum fully occupied the North Side landmark. ers of their own memories and experiences to take final shape. We have bought But our Museum, although important with PHLF. In that case, please e-mail and still own three of the key structures now for us and we hope to the City, your story to me ([email protected]) so there. We will continue to try to achieve remains in a small sense an avocation. … A hundred other emergencies will arise that dream. I can include it in our fiftieth-anniversary We have many things to do: The in the next ten years. We cannot be too collection of “moments.” Rotunda of the Pennsylvania Railroad narrow and we cannot spread ourselves We begin our personal accounts with Station, The Pittsburgh & Lake Erie too thin. Buildings can be refurbished a “ramble” from Charles Covert Arensberg Station interior, the South Side Market and remodeled downtown to enhance (1913-2001), who devotedly served as Square, Lawrenceville, the Neill Log Pittsburgh’s in-city excitement, ware- House, the Walker Log House in Collier houses on the rivers can be fashioned PHLF’s chairman from 1964 to 1994. Township, yes, and always Liverpool into apartments overlooking the water Street and Manchester. with access to shops and boat travel. We need to spark the restoration of Arcades of smaller scale than shopping Pittsburgh’s remarkable slope housing, malls can be formed to impart an inti- those incredible “clingers” which lend macy to urban life which is so often lack- such a picturesque air to the City, and ing in downtown areas such as Detroit, with the disappearance of the dirty steam Los Angeles, Dallas, and Cleveland. engine in the valley below, become agree- Pittsburgh, with is stunning triangle of able and viable dwelling places. We need rivers and close-knit land and hills, can to worry perhaps about the Union Trust remain one of the most intriguing cities Building, Motor Square Garden, the in North America. All it needs is the will Presley Neville house and St. Luke’s in and the vision of the friends we have Woodville, St. Anthony’s Shrine on Mt. now and those we hope to gain in the Troy, even the Court House and Jail. next ten years.

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Let us continue our personal accounts by several successful fund-raising antique My work path took me away from the Become Part reprinting recent letters from PHLF Trustee shows. They, too, were my responsibility. city for long stretches––to Washington, of PHLF’s Story–– Emeritus Anne S. Genter and from PHLF In 1973, Woodville, the General John D.C., Chicago, Kansas City, and now Trustee David Kleer. Neville house in Collier Township, was New York City. This gave me the oppor- How You Can Help in danger of being torn down to become tunity to compare historic preservation ouise Sturgess suggested that I reflect the site of a gas station. With a hue and efforts in these other cities to those of • Contribute to our Fiftieth L on my long and very gratifying cry heard all over Allegheny County, PHLF––and time after time I realized Anniversary Fund involvement with PHLF. PHLF stepped in and saved it. The that PHLF stood alone. The breadth of to build a base of support It was probably 1969 when I first importance of this historic property, its operations continues to astound me: for our preservation services encountered Arthur Ziegler and it was dating to 1775, cannot be overstated. not only the advocacy and awarding of and educational programs in the indeed a seminal moment. He spoke General Neville had been commandant plaques, but the involvement in actual next fifty years. at the British Fort Pitt and was also a demonstration projects, the easement eloquently and passionately about the • Create a Named Fund target in the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. work in rural western Pennsylvania, need for revitalization of The Mexican at PHLF, include PHLF in your The Allegheny County Committee of the educational efforts in the schools as War Streets. I would have followed him will or estate plan, or benefit from the National Society of Colonial Dames well as the tours geared toward the adult to the moon but only had to go as far a charitable gift annuity or of America had furnished a room at the public, the Getty-funded campus surveys, as 1219 Monterey Street to find an retained life estate. irresistible project––the renovation of Old Post Office and were an obvious and so much more. a derelict row house with its wreck of choice for involvement in a house of this What continues to impress me about • Renew your annual membership a carriage house. Two friends––PHLF period. I was beyond enthusiastic and PHLF is this constant evolution. It reacts dues and participate in our tours board members Louise Boesel and became the chairman for both the Dames to the real work, does what is necessary, and programs (see page 24) Connie Oliver––had pioneered in the and PHLF for the interpretation and for and does it smartly: loudly activist when neighborhood a year before. I had acquiring the collection. The house is that is required, but much more often Visit www.phlf.org or contact commented to my husband, David, that now owned by the Neville House at the table and naturally part of the Mary Lu Denny for details this would be an adventure, and it was. Associates and is open to the public discussion. I have seen in my own family ([email protected]; 412-471-5808, The restoration went well, and we rented on Sundays and special-event days. a growing realization that preservation–– ext. 527). Thank you! the apartments until 1975, when we sold This recitation covers forty-five whether of a building or a neighbor- 1219 Monterey to Louise Boesel. unforgettable years with what is, in my hood––is now automatically on the table My next project was with the Old estimation, the most prestigious preser- when discussing what should be done. Post Office, a handsome landmark that vation group in America because of the For a long time that was not the case. lent itself to displaying a collection of leadership of Arthur Ziegler, a man of In summary, I am passionate about artifacts, as well as offering interesting vision and character. I began by saying PHLF because it does good and necessary office space. It soon became a repository I would follow Arthur to the moon, work in a great way. This organization for wonderful architectural material, and it’s true! has opened (and continues to open) the nineteenth- eyes of skeptical and doubting western century antiques, Pennsylvanians to the possibilities of and an out- saving and renovating their history. standing collec- It is an amazing organization. tion of period y first awareness of PHLF occurred clothing from Min the winter of 1977 or 1978. I was Pittsburgh’s home from college and, while coming into most well- town from the South Hills via the trolley, known families. I noticed that there was fencing and other Eventually, we signs of construction near the old train We will end with a story were knee-deep buildings on the south end of the and photo that Rick Berardi in running a Smithfield Street Bridge. A large sign sent to Arthur Ziegler museum and announced a development named Station on October 14, 2014. started to Square. I realized immediately that this Rick knows of Arthur question if our was not a demolition and replacement 1219 Monterey Street: from reading Pittsburgh project––the wording or the project December 2014 mission was newspapers over the past rendering gave the impression that being muddled. twenty years. “Since y family and I just returned from a these old buildings were to be saved, This conundrum was resolved when I appreciate the architecture of the area trip to Sri Lanka. During our travels renovated, and brought back to life, M the Station Square property became an and its history, I usually end up reading we enjoyed a day visiting Geoffrey Bawa’s rather than to be destroyed. irresistible temptation. The Old Post those stories first,” he said. The photo shows offices and home. … I thought it was Office was deeded over, eventually, My passion for PHLF started at that a plaque that Rick noticed hanging in the important to share with you your to the Children’s Museum and the last moment. I had an immediate sense that office complex of revered Sri Lankan influence on the other side of the world hurrah for the costume collection was this was an important project, even Architect Geoffrey Bawa. Rick wrote the (in addition to Pittsburgh). a celebratory fashion show and luncheon though I had never been inside any of at the Grand Concourse. I was chairman the P&LERR buildings. I became a dues- following in his e-mail to Arthur: and reveled in it! paying member upon graduation from It took a few years for the East college in 1979 and have remained a Warehouse to be built out and rented, member since then. so we took advantage of the space with

Pittsburgh in 2014. As we look back over fifty years, we know that PHLF has improved the quality of life for people in this region and succeeded in showing that historic preservation can be the key to achieving economic, social, and cultural renewal. Our work remains relevant and the need for our programs and services continues to grow as more historic religious properties, buildings, bridges, parks, main streets, and communities age––and as new generations of people are born. 14 PHLF News January 2015 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH RURAL PRESERVATION

PHLF’s Historic Religious Properties Program: Restoring Beauty and Value to Our Neighborhoods

St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church at 109 South 7th Street, South Side, was constructed in 1895 and enlarged in 1917. Masonry repairs to the dome bases will be completed in 2015. A place of worship and center of Ukrainian culture, the church is also a place where many Pittsburghers go to buy homemade pyrohi.

eligious buildings are familiar, cherished sights in our lives. They are R places where artistry and personal and collective memories and cultural traditions have survived. In recent years, however, the survival of these historic structures has become a great public concern. To help address this need, PHLF created a Historic Religious Properties (HRP) program in 1997 that continues to operate today, thanks to the generosity of our members and friends.

$95,710 in Matching 1. All Saints Polish National Catholic Grants Awarded in 2014 Church, Carnegie 2. Central Presbyterian Church, Thanks to contributions received in Tarentum 2013 from many people and private 3. Congregation Poale Zedeck, foundations, PHLF was able to award Squirrel Hill a total of $95,710 in 2014 to twelve historic religious properties in Allegheny 4. Fairhaven Methodist Church, County. “Our matching grants of Overbrook between $2,000 and $10,000 give a 5. Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, needed boost to these congregations that Oakland are critical in the lives of their communi- 6. Jerusalem Baptist Church, West End ties,” said HRP Committee Chair David 7. Lamb of God Christian Ministries, Vater. “We try to give as big a grant Homestead as possible so we push forward needed 8. Pittsburgh Mennonite Church, exterior restoration projects and get as Pastor Reverend Pugh (left) and Verzell much work accomplished as possible.” Swissvale Owens (right) hold up photos showing As a result of the 2014 grant awards, 9. Pittsburgh Northside Church of how the inappropriate modern metal endangered stained glass windows were God, Manchester doors of Jerusalem Baptist Church (left) repaired, worn-out roofs and front 10. Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside have been replaced with more historically doors were replaced, masonry was 11. St. John the Baptist Ukrainian accurate wooden doors, with leaded glass and a handsome red finish. Thanks to repointed, and trim was repainted. By Catholic Church, South Side addressing these critical building needs, PHLF’s matching grant, the West End 12. St. Paul of the Cross Monastery, each historic religious property is better landmark at 123 Steuben Street has a South Side Slopes able to serve as a place of worship and more welcoming appearance. center for community services––and as a familiar, cherished architectural land- mark. Award recipients in 2014 were:

Dormont Historical Society Alfred Mancini Florence Schwartz Thank You Donors 2013 Judith and Jonathon Erlen Angela and Doug Marvin Eugene Seder Roseann and George Erny David and Cecelia McKibben Harton Semple Donations from the following Cornerstone Gifts (up to $500) James Ferlo Melissa M. McSwigan Laurie Graham Shearer PHLF members and friends in Sandy Aitken Phyllis Hamilton Dr. & Mrs. William J. McVay Sally Smiley 2013 helped make the 2014 Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. John Campbell Harmon Mary Anne and William Mistick Louise and Martin Sturgess Historic Religious Properties Esther Barazzone Catherine A. Hebert Muriel Moreland Mary Ann Stuart Templeton program possible. Newt Blair Joyce Hochard Jack Norris Eileen and Bruce Tenenbaum Susan Brandt Maureen Hogel, in honor of John S. Oehrle David J. Vater Leadership Gift ($10,000) Michael Hogel Carrie Butler Pauline and James Parker Mollie Weinert Katherine Mabis McKenna Michael Hogel Thomas C. Camarda Ray Pendro Elaine E. Wertheim Foundation Ed and Helen Horan Jae and Bob Cannon Mark T. Phillis Roger C. Westman Dolores and Jay Jarrell Mr. & Mrs. Randall W. Casciola Marirose and John Radelet Dr. Marilyn Whitmore Keystone Gifts ($1,000 or more) Virginia and William Keck Francis J. Coyle Matthew J. Ragan Wilkinsburg Historical Society George and Eileen Dorman Tom and Pam Keffer Joan P. Dailey Ronald W. Ragan Frances H. Wilson Richard D. Flinn Kathleen and Lawrence Konsin Mary and John Davis Dr. & Mrs. Wilfred T. Rouleau Helen A. Wilson David A. Kleer Janice and John Kreutzman Loretta Denny, in memory of Ann Fay Ruben Arthur Ziegler Gordon and Kate MacVean Fund of Dominick Magasano Robert M. Lavelle Colleen and Timothy Sauvain The Pittsburgh Foundation James K. Donnell Martha Lazarevic Virginia W. Schatz Kathy and Lou Testoni Miguel Llinas Pat and Bill Schultz HISTORIC LANDMARK PLAQUES HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES MEMBERSHIP & GIVING SPECIAL PROJECTS PHLF News January 2015 15

Historic Religious Property TOURS For Private Groups Congregation Poale Zedeck will complete • Contact Mary Lu Denny roof repairs in 2015. ([email protected]; 412-471-5808, ext. 527) if you have a group of ten or more people who want to explore some of the region’s most significant PHLF hosted a technical assistance workshop on September 30, 2014 at Calvary United historic religious properties. We offer Methodist Church in Pittsburgh’s Allegheny West for owners of historic religious properties. both bus and walking tours––you hire the bus and we do the rest––and 2015 Awards Will Be occasion,” said HRP Committee Chair tours can be a half day or full day. David Vater, “because we are able to Announced in February meet the people who are dedicated to For PHLF Members Nineteen historic religious properties caring for and using these historic places • On April 25, PHLF members in Allegheny County submitted grant of worship. Last year, recipients thanked are invited to tour The Islamic Center of Pittsburgh replaced applications by the December 1, 2014 us for our generosity, emphasized the its roof in 2014, with help from PHLF’s Central Presbyterian deadline, requesting a total of $153,659 importance of their work to the commu- HRP matching grant. Church, during a in funding assistance from PHLF in nity, and, in one case, said our grant tour of Tarentum 2015. “We are very grateful to George was the ‘beginning of a dream.’” and Natrona (see and Eileen Dorman and to the Katherine Since the program’s inception in Mabis McKenna Foundation for their 1997, PHLF has awarded 247 matching page 24). David generous gifts that, when combined grants totaling more than $1 million and Rankin and Cindy with those from others, will help pro- sixty technical assistance consultations. Homburg of vide the financial resources that PHLF For the past seven years, Carole Tarentum (right) needs to fund the 2015 HRP program,” Malakoff efficiently managed PHLF’s will be our guides. said HRP Committee Vice-Chair HRP program. “Carole helped develop Kathy Testoni. a strong network of communication • Also in 2015, PHLF “Our HRP committee makes the among the historic religious property is planning a bus awards based upon the architectural owners and made sure that everyone merit of the religious building and the tour to several had the knowledge they needed to work churches designed by John T. Comes services provided to the neighborhood successfully with contractors on building (1873-1922). A prolific architect, in which it is located,” said PHLF projects,” said Kathy. “We thank her for President Arthur Ziegler. “Not only her commitment to the HRP program writer, and activist, Comes founded do these historic religious properties and sound advice on preservation the Pittsburgh Architectural Club in represent significant cultural and matters.” 1896 and designed more than fifty architectural values, but they anchor David Farkas, Associate Director religious buildings for the Catholic neighborhoods with the free facilities of PHLF’s Real Estate Programs, now Diocese. For details, contact Mary they provide for service agencies, regard- oversees the HRP program with the Lu Denny, or visit www.phlf.org. less of religious affiliation. By opening goal of increasing funding support. their doors to the community, historic “Every dollar that people give,” said religious properties actually save the Fairhaven Methodist Church (above, both), David, “goes out in the form of match- nonprofit sector a great deal of money ing grants to fund restoration work. St. Paul of the Cross Monastery (below), and that would otherwise have to be raised Central Presbyterian Church (bottom) used Each gift is an investment in the future to house these services.” Arthur added. HRP matching funds in 2014 to restore of significant historic structures that add stained glass windows. After the January committee meeting, beauty and value to our neighborhoods.” PHLF will announce the grant and tech- For further information about the nical assistance awards for 2015 in HRP program, please contact David February. New PHLF members will be Farkas ([email protected]; 412-471-5808, invited to attend an afternoon reception ext. 516). To contribute, visit honoring the award recipients. “The www.phlf.org. reception is always a marvelous

Thank You Donors 2014 Joanna and Paul Fitting James W. Perrin, Jr. (through December 31) Patrick Gallagher Mark T. Phillis Michael F. Golde Marirose and John Radelet Donations from the following Marguerite O. Standish Mr. & Mrs. John Campbell Dr. Herman L. Reid, Jr. PHLF members and friends in Kathy and Lou Testoni Harmon Anne Robb 2014 will help make the 2015 Ed and Helen Horan Dr. & Mrs. Wilfred T. Rouleau Historic Religious Properties Cornerstone Gifts (up to $500) Kate Hornstein Ann Fay Ruben program possible. Esther Barazzone Dolores and Jay Jarrell Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Newt Blair Virginia and William Keck Parish Leadership Gift ($15,000) M. Mildred Bosilevac Tom and Pam Keffer Pat and Bill Schultz George and Eileen Dorman Susan Brandt Kathleen and Lawrence Konsin Sally Smiley Helen M. Braun Janice and John Kreutzman Emily Swan Major Gift ($10,000) Suzanne Broughton Charlotte Lang Mary Ann Stuart Templeton Katherine Mabis McKenna and Richard Margerum Robert M. Lavelle Eileen and Bruce Tenenbaum Foundation Arlene Carbone-Wiley Martha Lazarevic Vilma Tury Mr. & Mrs. Randall W. Casciola Angela and Doug Marvin David J. Vater Keystone Gifts ($1,000 or more) Janet S. Clever Robert E. McCue, M.D. Sue and Ell Vines Anonymous Marcia and Robert Coleman Melissa M. McSwigan The Walden Trust David M. Brashear, in honor of Francis J. Coyle Jack Miller Kimberly and Robert Walsh Louise Sturgess Joan P. Dailey Mary Anne and William Mistick Mollie Weinert George and Eileen Dorman Suzan Mohney Named Fund Mary and John Davis Roger C. Westman Rona Moody and Derek Stuart Richard D. Flinn Loretta Denny, in memory Frances H. Wilson of Dominick Magasano Muriel Moreland David A. Kleer Helen, Jesse, and Todd Wilson Keith Dorman John S. Oehrle Gordon and Kate MacVean Fund Emma Ziegler Named Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Roseann and George Erny Pauline R. Parker Suella Pipal James Ferlo Ray Pendro 16 PHLF News January 2015 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH RURAL PRESERVATION

Historic Landmark Plaques Awarded to Seventeen Buildings

The seventeen buildings awarded while the Carnegie U.S. Post Office 7. Pittsburgh Musical Theater plaques in 2014 cover a span of (1916) is now the Carnegie Coffee (St. James School). 327 South Main 157 years, from the National Historic Company. Street, West End. 1916. Landmark Bedford Springs Hotel and Two of Pittsburgh’s finest Art 8. Carnegie Coffee Company (Carnegie Golf Course to the Squirrel Hill house Moderne/Art Deco buildings are listed: U.S. Post Office). 132 East Main that Pittsburgh native A. James Speyer the former New Brighton Theatre Street, Carnegie. 1916. Oscar This book lists the 579 plaques that designed for his mother, Tillie, in 1963. (1927–28), North Side, is now the Winderoth, architect. Closed 2008; PHLF has awarded since 1968. Speyer was Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s Letter Carriers’ Local 84 Union Hall, renovated 2013. first American graduate student; he and the former G. C. Murphy Store became an architect, a professor of No. 12 (1930), Downtown, is now 9. East Pittsburgh U.S. Post Office. Plaque Process and architecture, and the curator of architec- a portion of Market Square Place. 701 Linden Avenue, East Pittsburgh. ture at the Art Institute of Chicago. Twentieth-century masterpieces 1916. James A. Wetmore, architect. Criteria Three other residences were awarded include Four Gateway Center (1958-60) 10. South Hills Retirement Residence PHLF created the Historic Landmark Historic Landmark plaques in 2014: and The Plaza at Gateway Center (South Hills High School). 125 Ruth Plaque program in 1968 to identify a Victorian Italianate house of 1872; (originally Equitable Plaza, 1961-62) Street, Mt. Washington. 1916–24. an early-twentieth-century Austro- and the former IBM Building at Five architecturally significant structures and Howard K. Jones, designer for Germanic house of 1914; and a Gateway Center, now the United Alden & Harlow, architects. designed landscapes throughout the c. 1949–50 Usonian house designed Steelworkers Building (1961-63). Closed 1986. Renovations by Pittsburgh region that maintain their by Peter Berndtson and Cornelia Brierly, “All the sites are remarkable works a.m. Rodriguez Associates, Inc., integrity and are fifty years old or more. apprentices of Frank Lloyd Wright. of architecture. Whether fulfilling their 2008–11. A Historic Landmark plaque does not original use, a new use, or awaiting 11. Letter Carriers’ Local 84 Union protect a building from alteration or a new use, these historic places are Hall (New Brighton Theatre). demolition. To date, 579 plaques have All the sites are remarkable worthy of public attention and care. 841 California Avenue, California- been awarded to significant buildings, works of architecture. Our Historic Landmark Plaque program Kirkbride. 1927–28. Rubin & brings recognition to each,” said districts, landscapes, and structures Whether fulfilling their VeShancey, architects. Renovations throughout the Pittsburgh region. Selene Davis, Chair of the Historic original use, a new use, or by Brenenborg Brown Group PHLF reserves the right to remove Plaque Designation Committee. awaiting a new use, these Architects, 1997. the plaque if an owner alters a structure The seventeen “Historic Landmark” historic places are worthy sites designated in 2014 are (in chrono- 12. Pennsylvania Railroad Fruit Auction in a way that harms the architectural of public attention and care. logical order): & Sales Building. 2018–2100 16th integrity. Street, Strip District. 1929. Office Our Historic Landmark Candidates for PHLF Historic 1. Bedford Springs Hotel and Golf of Division Engineer (Pittsburgh), Landmark Plaque designation come Plaque program brings Course. 2138 Business 220, Bedford. Pennsylvania Railroad Company. C. 1806 and after. Solomon Filler, primarily from two sources: applica- recognition to each. Addition in 1930. architect of Colonial Building, 1829. tions from building owners and staff ––Selene Davis, PHLF Trustee Golf course redesign by Donald Ross, 13. portion of Market Square Place and Chair of the Historic Plaque recommendations. Plaque Program 1923. Restored by The Ferchill Group, (G. C. Murphy Store No. 12). Designation Committee Administrator Frank Stroker and developer; Corgan Associates, Inc., 219 Forbes Avenue, Downtown. Historical Collections Director architects, 2006–09. 1930, Harold E. Crosby, architect. Al Tannler present an illustrated Renovations by Millcraft 2. The Four Sisters’ House. 310 Peebles PowerPoint to Historic Landmark Frank Rutan and Frederick Russell, Investments, developer; Strada two architects trained in H. H. Street, Sewickley. 1872. Zehu P. Plaque committee members who Architecture, LLC, 2006–09. Richardson’s office, designed a 1907–08 Smith, builder. discuss and vote on each applicant. 14. Fay Bear house. 125 Lutz Lane, commercial clothing and dry goods 3. The Brix at 26 (Pittsburgh Mercantile West Mifflin. c. 1949–50. Peter Building owners who have not person- store that is now an apartment building. Company). 2600–10 East Carson Berndtson and Cornelia Brierly, ally applied for a plaque are informed The Pennsylvania Railroad Station in Street, South Side. 1907–08. Rutan architects. that the committee has nominated their Greensburg (now PNC Train Station) & Russell, architects. building and are asked if they wish to 15. Four Gateway Center and of 1911 maintains its original function; 4. Captain Alfred E. Hunt Armory. accept or decline a plaque. If a building however, the future of the Pennsylvania The Plaza at Gateway Center 324 Emerson Street, Shadyside. (Equitable Plaza). 444 Liberty has historical merit but does not meet Railroad Fruit Auction & Sales Building 1909–11, 1916, 1919. Joseph F. Kuntz, PHLF’s criteria, the owner may be (1929/1930) in the Strip and the Captain Avenue, Downtown. 1958–60. architect for W. G. Wilkins Company. Harrison & Abramovitz, architects. directed to another agency, such as the Alfred E. Hunt Armory (1909–11, 1916, 5. PNC Train Station at Greensburg 1961–62. Schell & Deeter, archi- Pennsylvania Historical and Museum 1919) in Shadyside have yet to be (Greensburg Railroad Station, tects, and Simonds & Simonds, Commission or the City of Pittsburgh determined. Two former school buildings have Pennsylvania Railroad). 101 Ehalt landscape architects for Plaza. Historic Review Commission. been adapted to new uses: St. James Street, Greensburg. 1911. William 16. United Steelworkers Building For further information, or School (1916) in the West End is now H. Cookman, engineer. (Five Gateway Center, IBM to download a plaque application, Pittsburgh Musical Theater and South 6. Lydia A. Riesmeyer house. 5818 Building). 60 Boulevard of the please visit www.phlf.org or contact Hills High School (1916–24) is now Aylesboro Avenue, Squirrel Hill. Allies, Downtown. 1961–63. Frank Stroker: [email protected]; South Hills Retirement Residence. 1914. Richard Kiehnel, Kiehnel Curtis & Davis, architects. 412-471-5808, ext. 525. Two government buildings are recog- & Elliott, architects. 17. Tillie S. Speyer house. 1500 nized: the East Pittsburgh U.S. Post Wightman Street, Squirrel Hill. Office (1916) remains a post office, 1963. A. James Speyer, architect.

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Colcom Grant Underwrites Assessment and Refurbishment Photo courtesy of Westmoreland Cultural Trust of PHLF Plaques Thanks to a $19,750 grant from the Colcom Foundation, awarded in May 2014, PHLF is assessing the condition of more than 500 Historic Landmark plaques located on buildings throughout Allegheny County and refurbishing up to fifty weathered and deteriorated plaques so they are in good condition once again. “As we tour Allegheny County to assess the condition of our plaques installed by property owners since 1968,” said Frank Stroker, Plaque Program Administrator at PHLF, “we are noting the problems that we see and we are working with Matthews International, manufacturers of our plaques, to develop a list of recommendations for property owners.” For example, it is important to 5 regularly clean a plaque that is placed on the exterior of a building since the salt spray from street plowing can cause the aluminum plaque to oxidize and can corrode the paint over time. If steel screws are improperly used to mount a plaque, then rust begins to tarnish the base finish. Once PHLF’s Historic Plaque Designation Committee awards a plaque, the property owner pays for the cost of the 18" x 12" plaque and 2 3 4 is responsible for properly installing it. Typically, bronze plaques cost $425; aluminum plaques cost $250. “Our program of assessment and refurbishment will be completed by May 2015,” said Frank. “We are grateful to the Colcom Foundation for providing us with this grant that is enabling us to assess, refurbish, and document the location of all our Historic Landmark plaques and create recommendations 6 7 8 that will help property owners maintain these plaques for years to come. Since so many people come to know about the mission and work of PHLF by first seeing one of our Historic Landmark plaques, it is important to have them in excellent condition.”

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Before-and-after photos show the refur- 12 13 14 bished plaque for the Stevenson Building at South Highland and Centre avenues in East Liberty. The plaque, awarded in 1977, looks new again, thanks to the Colcom Foundation grant and the skill of Matthews International.

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2014 Landmarks Scholarship Fund

Leadership Gift ($15,000) David and Janet Brashear

Platinum ($10,000) Gailliot Family Foundation Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Howard & Nell E. Miller Foundation

Gold ($5,000) Anonymous Cohen & Grigsby, P.C. McSwigan Family Foundation Merging Media, Inc. (in-kind contribution)

Silver ($2,500) Dollar Bank Foundation

Bronze ($1,000 or more) Nadine E. Bognar James and Judith Brashear Sylvia Dallas Lu and E. J. Donnelly Mary McDonough Twenty-three of PHLF’s fifty-six scholarship winners and several committee members were among the 138 guests who attended Alfred M. Oppenheimer Memorial Fund the Landmarks Scholarship Celebration on June 2, 2014 at Fairmont Pittsburgh. Photos on pages 18 and 19 by Jim Judkis of The Pittsburgh Foundation St. Brendan’s Crossing, Eileen Manning Snow Capital Management, L.P. Fifty-Six Winners Since 1999: Louise and Martin Sturgess Albert M. Tannler Scholarship Award Increases to $6,000 Kathy and Lou Testoni

Crystal (up to $999) “Thanks to contributions received as Washabaugh, who work with architec- Robert and Ann Albert a result of the Landmarks Scholarship tural/engineering firms in the Pittsburgh *Steven and Rachel Albert Celebration and fund-raising effort in area, often assist with our educational Anonymous 2014, we are increasing our scholarship programs. Twenty-three of the fifty-six Robert and Judith Bernardini award from $4,000 to $6,000 in 2015, winners since 1999 were able to attend Michael and Carol Bleier payable over a four-year period,” said the Landmarks Scholarship Celebration David Brashear, PHLF Trustee and Chair in 2014, and three more were featured Daniel and Elizabeth Boyarski of the Scholarship Committee. A recipi- in video clips produced by Marco *Matthew Boyas ent will receive $1,500 for his/her first Cardamone of Merging Media, Inc. *Gregory and Meghan Bykowski year of undergraduate study to help pay Marie Mrvos, a teacher from Marco Cardamone (Merging Media, Inc.) tuition and book expenses. The scholar- Pittsburgh Beechwood who attended David Brashear, Scholarship Committee Kasey Connors ship award will be renewed each year the event, said: “After hearing the Chair, and Mary Anne Papale of Highmark Marian W. Cook if the student maintains good academic scholarship recipients speak, it is evident Blue Cross Blue Shield applauded PHLF’s 2014 scholarship recipients during the June Suzanne S. Curran standing and demonstrates involvement that a lot of thought goes into the 2 celebration. From left: Natalie Morrissey, Debra and William Demchak in campus activities. scholarship selection process and that Mary DeWinter Named Fund who is studying chemical engineering at Initiated in 1999 by David Brashear each recipient was well-deserving of Penn State University; Marissa C. Marks, George and Eileen Dorman and his family, the Landmarks the scholarship and put it to great use. who is studying engineering at Purdue Nancy Krulac Faust Scholarship Program has connected The PHLF financial support given to University; Jordan Maben, who is studying Andrew B. Ferguson PHLF with fifty-six high-achieving past recipients helped to put each and Biology and Health Sciences at Dickinson Robert C. Ferguson young people who care deeply about every recipient on the road to success.” College; and Andrew Hyatt, who is studying Lee Fischbach the Pittsburgh region. “Out staff stays The Landmarks Scholarship Program Architectural History/Historic Preservation Nora Barry Fischer and Erin Fischer, Esq. in touch with each recipient during is the culmination of PHLF’s award- at Savannah College of Art & Design. Rev. James W. Garvey his/her college years; often provides winning educational programs for Larry Glasco letters of recommendation for intern- students (pre-K through high school) With $83,700 in hand, we are close to Jack Goldsmith ships, jobs, or graduate school; and and the beginning of its educational achieving our goal of raising $100,000 Carolyn E. Graffam reconnects through annual luncheons programs for adults. Sylvia Dallas, a for this worthy program.” If you would Mary Louise Green and special events,” said Louise member of the Scholarship Committee, like to contribute to the Scholarship Philip B. Hallen Sturgess, Executive Director. noted that the June 2 celebration showed Fund in 2015, please contact Executive Mr. & Mrs. William C. King Two scholarship alumni are now “the wide range of ages touched by Director Louise Sturgess ([email protected]) *William Knapp trustees of PHLF––Todd Wilson and PHLF’s educational programs.” or visit www.phlf.org. Thank you! Kezia Ellison––and nearly half of the “We thank all those who recently Donald Kortlandt and Anna Singer alumni are living and working in donated to the Landmarks Scholarship Michael and Jane Louik Pittsburgh. Steven Albert, William Fund,” said David, “and encourage Sara McGuire Knapp, Paul Steidl, and James others to contribute at any time. *Anna Murnane Mary Beth Pastorius Ray Pendro *Emily Sullivan Petrina Matthew J. Ragan David Rankin Dorothy and Nicholas Rescher Louis and Laurie Rosenberg Betti Rottschaefer Matthew and Melissa Sanfilippo *Breanna Smith Cindy and Al Stanish Norrine Taylor Cynthia Pearson Turich *James P. Washabaugh Elaine Wertheim *Terri L. White *Eric C. Wise

* Scholarship Recipient HISTORIC LANDMARK PLAQUES HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES MEMBERSHIP & GIVING SPECIAL PROJECTS PHLF News January 2015 19

My Home, Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, you’re old and reliable, strong and dependable. You are called home by 310,000 Americans. You are shelter and comfort, friend and my own. But the place that stands out the most in you for me Is the North Side, the place where I attend CampDEC. We explore your history and surroundings. We design, inspired by your bridges and buildings, And create the new tomorrow for Pittsburgh. Third-grade students from Pittsburgh You leave your legacy in our hands, Dilworth opened the Scholarship Celebration on June 2, 2014 by singing the children of the future, PHLF’s “trolley tour” song. Alexis To continue the strong bond Williams from Pittsburgh Obama and of generations and generations. Steve Perekiszka from Pittsburgh Phillips ––Alexis Williams, read poems they wrote while participating in PHLF’s summer camp and “Building Pittsburgh Obama, Grade 8 Pride Building Character” program. (July 2012) Third-grade students from Pittsburgh Beechwood displayed models they crafted after touring the Strip District with PHLF.

Using personification, Steve imagined he was the City shield above the entrance to the South Side Ormsby Recreation Center. Pittsburgh 2015 Is Awesome Scholarship I am small but I am strong, Deadline not very tall, been here for 75 years, College-bound high school students through pride and tears. who live in Allegheny County, I saw the mills and city change. have a 3.25 grade point average I used to see horses, or above, care deeply about the but now I see cars. Pittsburgh region, I’m very small, and are interested in building but have a huge heart. a relationship with PHLF, I love Pittsburgh and many others do. are invited to apply to the Pittsburghers respect me Landmarks Scholarship program. and I respect them, too. Above: Scholarship recipients Anna Murnane (left) and Marissa Getty (right) The application deadline is ––Steve Perekiszka, Wednesday, April 22. are majoring in architecture at Syracuse University and Penn State, respectively. Pittsburgh Phillips, Grade 5 Below: Marilyn Whitelock welcomes Karamagi Rujumba, both PHLF staff www.phlf.org Visit to download (March 2014) members, to the Scholarship Celebration on June 2, 2014 at Fairmont an application or call Pittsburgh. Marie Miller (412-471-5808, ext. 526) and she will mail one to you. 20 PHLF News January 2015 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH RURAL PRESERVATION

Affecting Lives Meaningful, Louise Sturgess, “and because we have a terrific group of docents who aid our “As a Pittsburgh Public School Relevant, staff by volunteering more than 2,000 teacher, I have participated with my hours each year to lead tours and students in PHLF’s Building Pride Educational present lectures.” Building Character educational A Pittsburgh Public School teacher program since 2008. The field trips, Programs summed up the satisfaction that many Poetry and Art books, and career thousands of people feel after participat- awareness programs have benefited Year-round, PHLF offers a variety ing in one of PHLF’s educational my students greatly––and have of educational programs that bring programs: “A million thank-yous. the city’s rich history and architecture The knowledge that my students and influenced me personally, in ways to life to people of all ages and abilities. I acquired today will last a lifetime.” I did not anticipate at first. In the process, participants develop Through guidebooks, illustrated lectures, a sense of hometown pride, learn to “After seeing how engaged my artifact kits, tours, poetry and art work- students became in architecture- value diversity (because it’s the different shops, architectural design challenges, styles and ages of buildings that make based programs, my husband and career awareness programs, after-school a city distinctive), and have the chance I enrolled our daughter in a summer enrichment, an Architecture Apprentice- to imagine, inquire, investigate, explore, architecture course offered by the ship, and special events, PHLF involves create, and share. Carnegie Museum. Recently we more than 12,000 people in learning “We are able to offer a full-range purchased and renovated a Victorian about the Pittsburgh region’s significant of meaningful, relevant educational home in Brookline, a historic city architectural heritage so they can partner programs because of the generous neighborhood. Since 1996, my with us to protect architecturally contributions we receive from many family has owned and operated significant places. foundations and donors (please see Christos Mediterranean Grille, page 23),” said Executive Director Downtown in the Penn-Liberty Cultural District. We are strongly rooted in Pittsburgh’s life and appre- ciate the impact that historic places have in creating a distinctive, meaningful, livable city.” ––Alea Melacrinos, Pittsburgh Banksville (December 11, 2014)

2014 Stats: Education More than 12,000 people were involved in PHLF’s educational pro- grams in 2014. Trustees, Community Advisory board members, staff, and docents presented 90 school tours (for grades 2–12), 77 walking tours and special events for our members and general public, 50 private group tours, 30 lectures, 6 career awareness sessions, and 4 professional develop- ment classes or tours for teachers. In addition, 13 schools borrowed PHLF’s Portable Pittsburgh Artifact Kits to use in their classrooms. Plus, PHLF produced a video, “Thank You, Dunfermline,” connecting Pittsburgh Public School students with their peers in Scotland; published 8 Poetry and Art books featuring student and teacher work and created 2 Poetry and Art E-books; hosted architectural design challenges, after-school enrichment programs, and an Architectural Apprenticeship; awarded $4,000 scholarships to 4 more college- bound students; participated in 6 major conference and community events, including the City of Pittsburgh Wellness Fairs, the Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place Conference, and the 16th Annual Conference of the Modernist Studies Association. PHLF has distributed 1,355 copies of Al Tannler’s guidebook, Pittsburgh Architecture in the Twentieth Century, since its release in December 2013. August Wilson: Pittsburgh Places in His Life and Plays, by Laurence Glasco and Christopher Rawson (PHLF 2011), was sold out in 2014, but a second edition will be released in the fall of 2015, thanks to funding support from BNY Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania. HISTORIC LANDMARK PLAQUES HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES MEMBERSHIP & GIVING SPECIAL PROJECTS PHLF News January 2015 21

Memory and Reality: Images from the Frank B. Fairbanks Rail Transportation Archive

There are over 3,000 slides, plus many photographs, among the thousands of items in the original donation from Frank B. Fairbanks, Jr. (1930–2005) that form the Fairbanks Rail Transpor- tation Archive on the fourth floor of The Landmarks Building at Station Square. Mr. Fairbanks took most of these slides in the 1950s and 1960s, with lesser numbers in the 1970s through 1990s. As he traveled through- out western Pennsylvania and the world, he documented rail transportation meth- ods and everyday scenes. His collection of images shows trains, trolleys, trams, LOST: The former shed of the B&O inclines, funiculars, and cog and cable station, shown here in 1957 at the corner cars. He also saved all his tickets, stubs, of Smithfield and Water Street in Downtown Pittsburgh, was demolished for the construc- schedules, and literature relating to the tion of the Penn-Lincoln Parkway. images. All of this material is cataloged and preserved for the patron to access in a hands-on experience. Frank Fairbanks’ 1959 slide shows the private right of way between Chislett and Jancey streets Western Pennsylvania rail transporta- in Pittsburgh’s Morningside neighborhood. This was “just the way it was,” and probably no tion enthusiasts can come to the archive one was overly concerned. to view 378 slides taken in this region between 1948 and 1993, and read the depots, large and small, were built now listed on the National Register of printed memorabilia associated with everywhere. So many of these are gone Historic Places, has been transformed many of them. The images include slides now, or are in disrepair. For example, to house the town offices of the City of the Knoxville, Castle Shannon, and the Coudersport depot in Potter County, of Coudersport. Mt. Washington inclines; both slides Pennsylvania, began to deteriorate when The Fairbanks Archive is open by and photographs of the West Penn rail transportation declined in the 1960s appointment on Wednesdays, 10:00 Railways; and slides of large and small and was abandoned in 1970. Today, it is a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Use of the archive business railroads, such as the Duquesne thrilling to see how the 1899 structure, is free to PHLF members; non-members Slag and Gulf Mobile & Ohio. are assessed a $10.00 per person (These 378 images also can be viewed use fee. To make an appointment, SAVED: The P&LE depot, shown here in on the Historic Pittsburgh web site e-mail Librarian Judith Harvey at 1963. This 1901 landmark, the crown jewel [http://historicpittsburgh.org] and high- [email protected] or contact in PHLF’s development of Station Square, resolution images can be purchased.) Al Tannler at PHLF (412-471-5808). now houses the Grand Concourse and For the researcher, these images Gandy Dancer (opened in 1978) and a illustrate and document transportation variety of office tenants, including PHLF’s fourth-floor offices and Fairbanks Archive. history. For natives of the region, they are a wonderful memory trip, recording a time that seemed so ordinary and a way of life that people never imagined would change. Western Pennsylvania Mr. Fairbanks photographed the Coudersport was rail oriented. Wonderful train and Port Allegany Train Depot in 1963. Thank You Corporate Benefactors James D.Van Trump Library: Database of Covington Investment Advisors, Inc. Ellwood Group, Inc. Regional Architects Fifth Third Bank Is Being Created Huntington Bank Just Ducky Tours/Molly’s Trolleys For more than two decades, Al Tannler, Millcraft Investments Historical Collections Director at PHLF, Omni William Penn Hotel has been researching the lives and work of architects who practiced in the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Pittsburgh area and designed the Pittsburgh Steelers Sports region’s most significant architectural Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel landmarks. The 115 architect profiles that Al has written are now being TriState Capital Bank entered into a digital database that will be available for use in the James D.Van Trump Library in the fall of 2015. Julianna Zhuxin Jia, a Landmarks Fellow from the Heinz School of Public Policy & Management at Carnegie Mellon University, created the database format in 2014. She modeled it on the By the fall of 2015, visitors to the James D. Van Trump Library will be able to access American Architects and Buildings data- information on many of the architects shown in this 1910 photograph. base (originally Philadelphia Architects and Buildings), established by the database in the summer of 2014. He to members; non-members are assessed Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Julianna continues to volunteer a portion of his a $10.00 per person use fee, although created several main categories–– time to this project. When completed, researchers, including students, may use Biography, Selected Works, Bibliography, this searchable database will document the library at no charge. Members who Associate Architects––and prepared and consolidate fifty years of research wish to visit or support the JVT Library introductory text outlining the character by PHLF, including the work of through volunteer or financial help are of the site and its contents. Co-founder James D.Van Trump, encouraged to contact Al Tannler: James Halttunen, a graduate of Walter C. Kidney, and Al. [email protected]; 412-471-5808. Duquesne University’s master’s program The James D. Van Trump (JVT) in Public History and the acting curator Library is open by appointment, Monday of the Fort Pitt Block House, began through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to entering the architect profiles in the 5:00 p.m. Use of the library is free 22 PHLF News January 2015 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH RURAL PRESERVATION

Feedback from Members

Pittsburgh is so blessed to have such a wonderful Foundation as the PHLF. It certainly makes Pittsburghers proud, and the Welcome New Members programs you offer are outstanding. (September 13, 2013 – November 30, 2014) ––Phyllis Franks, December 1, 2014 Members are vital to the work and growth of PHLF. Many members volunteer their time to help with programs and office work. By joining, each person demonstrates his/her belief in our mission. We thank you. What a great resource PHLF is, for young and old alike! Thanks so much for all you do. 1861 Minersville Cemetery Cindy Homburg Corporate Members Gary Ablauf Islamic Center of Pittsburgh Benefactors ––Christina Lee Sarson, October 2, 2014 Georgia Abraham Jerusalem Baptist Church Covington Investment Advisors, Inc. Diane Aiken Bonnie Katz Ellwood Group, Inc. Ann and Robert Albert Karen and Michael Kleer Fifth Third Bank One of the groups that has my Dona and David Albert Diane Koch and Adam Bean Huntington Bank highest recommendation is PHLF. Judith and John Arch Yuet Komisars Just Ducky Tours/Molly’s Trolleys We’ve belonged since 1996, and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Azusa Kondo-Suggs Millcraft Investments have taken dozens of tours. What James Dillion Asher, Jr. and Lisa Kotchey Omni William Penn Hotel I really recommend is joining the Lisa Ann Brignoni Maria Kyriacopoulos Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Nina Babiarz Lamb of God Christian Ministries organization. Membership is Pittsburgh Steelers Sports Brendan Bagin Sarah and Blaine Lamperski extremely reasonable. You’ll receive Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel Emily Ballinger Eric Lidji a monthly e-newsletter, TriState Capital Bank Caitlin Beer Jane and Michael Louik a yearly (terrific!) 24-page Chris Bendel Chris Makrinos Patrons newsletter, and discounts on tours, Judy and Bob Bernardini Michael William Marino Dollar Bank books, etc. An added incentive: Dennis Berry David Maxwell Eat’n Park Hospitality Group at the bottom of every month’s Clarence Betzler Bernard J. McCrory Graham Realty Company e-newsletter, there’s a “mystery Ginny and Byron Bowman McKnight Elementary School Greater Pittsburgh Chamber photo.” If you can identify it, Judith and James Brashear Margaret L. Moore of Commerce you get a free year’s membership. Lizabeth and John Buckwalter James H. Morris VisitPittsburgh Herb Burger Khrys Myrddin My husband and Partners Keith Burleigh Jean Marie Nemeth I have been on many tours, AHRCO Candace Cain and Fred R. Nene Linda Newberg Alco Parking Corporation so we have recognized many Debra A. Callahan Brandon Nicholson bit-x-bit, LLC of the mystery photos. Carnegie Mellon University American Cyndi and Steve Obenreder Bognar and Company, Inc. We’ve extended our membership Institute of Architecture Students Angela and Sam Onuska The Buncher Company until 2035! Alexander Cashman Bob Pascarella The Burrell Group, Inc. Judy Casturo Bonnie L. Pierce ––Angela Marvin, July 18, 2014 Chatham Village Homes, Inc. Kathy and Mark Chirdon Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Crossgates, Inc. Stephanie and Dan Cipriani Association Duquesne Heights Incline City Connections —Pittsburgh Renee Pollice Twenty years ago I joined PHLF E Properties Development, Inc. Katherine A. Clausen Janet Potter because I care about ESB Bank Pam and Jason Cohn Presentation of Christ Greek Orthodox preserving buildings, and Sally and H. Scott Cunningham Church Ferry Electric Company the people I’ve gotten to know have Debra and William Demchak David M. Rankin Hall Industries, Inc. been every bit as important Patricia Diamond Redeemer Lutheran Church and School Heinz Healey’s and pleasurable as the buildings Jean L. Domico Shawn Reed Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield I’ve come to know and love. Douglas Duerr Riverview Children’s Center Hilbish McGee Lighting Design Joann and Wally Edsall Laurie and Lou Rosenberg Horty Springer & Mattern, P.C. ––Philip Maye, May 30, 2014 Deborah Edwards Dale K. Ross IKM, Incorporated Renee and Kevin Ellwood Chris Rudzki K&L Gates, LLP Kelly Art Glass Company It is an honor and a joy to be The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Millie and Gary Ryan LDA Architects associated with PHLF. Falk Laboratory School Ryerson University School of Urban Planning Manchester Citizens Corporation This membership has paid dividends Carla Falkenstein Family Instructors of the Elaine K. Sack Merging Media, Inc. that far exceed the cost. South Hills (FISH) Saint Philip Church Michael Baker Corporation Pittsburgh Cultural Trust ––Nancy Schaefer, December 12, 2013 Lori Feely Michele Sandoe and family Jean T. Ferrante and family Timothy Seidel Pittsburgh Transportation Group Nora Fischer Catherine Serventi and Eugene Wilson PNC Bank Diane and Jim Flanigan Dawnelle K. Shrawder Real Estate Enterprises.com Inc. Lorraine Forster Peter Smerd South Side Chamber of Commerce Jerome Frank Marie Smith Sterling Contracting, LLC Jay Gamze Snow Capital Management, L.P. Urban Design Associates Lynne Glover and family South Park Historical Society Associates Jack Goldsmith Janet and Jerry Stephenson For Wood Group Sheila Goodworth Barbara and Roy Sterner Green Building Alliance Eoin Gormley David Stiffler Greater Allen AME Church Temple Sinai Jeremy S. Guttman Cynthia Pearson Turich Hamnett Place Community Garden and Tom Turich Joseph A. Hardy III Susan Tusick Bill and Linda Hart James Weddell and Sandra Faulk Virginia Hart Virginia M. Wellman Consultant Services Nozomi Hatakeyama Mark Wells Eleanor and Marshall Hershberg Smith M. Wilson Dale Hershey Peggy and Jim Wojcik Hillfield Strathallan College Holy Trinity School

By Lucas Yero, second grade, Washington Elementary School, Mt. Lebanon HISTORIC LANDMARK PLAQUES HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES MEMBERSHIP & GIVING SPECIAL PROJECTS PHLF News January 2015 23

Thank You for Contributing Landmarks Fellows • PNC Foundation Your gifts support historic preservation programs and services throughout the Pittsburgh region and make possible so much of the work featured in this Landmarks Preservation newsletter. PHLF and its subsidiary LCCC received the following gifts and grants Resource Center between September 13, 2013 and December 31, 2014, unless otherwise noted. • Barbara and Lee Hicks Donors to PHLF’s 50th Anniversary Fund will be listed in the next newsletter. • Vartan Tchekmeian • TriState Capital Bank Corporate Matching Gifts Educational Programs (cont.) • BNY Mellon Community Partnership, • Judy A. Sigal Landmarks Scholarship for matching gifts from Barrie H. Athol, • Darcy Smith (see page 18) Gifts to Others Mary Ann Celio, Clifford Mull, C. • Squirrel Hill Historical Society Stewart Agreen, and Eileen Tenenbaum Twenty-two Named Funds have been • Ed Stockton • The Buhl Foundation, for matching a gift Memorial Gifts established by members and staff to • Peg Stouffer, in memory of her husband from Lara Washington • support PHLF’s work. On occasion, S. William Stouffer, her parents Mr. & Marylou Mele and Daniele Gilbert Pod, • IBM International Foundation, for contributions are made to support Mrs. George V. Moore, and her grand- for a gift in memory of Furman South III matching a gift from P. J. Martin parents Mr. & Mrs. John P. Moore and • Ann Fay Ruben, for a gift in memory of preservation projects throughout the • Norfolk Southern Foundation, for The Rev. & Mrs. William A. Jones Mary Bordt region. Robert Z. Fierst, Chairman matching gifts from Allen T. Bankson • Cynthia Pearson Turich of The Duquesne Heights Incline, • Tawnya Zemka Named Funds sent the following letter of thanks to PHLF President Arthur Ziegler on Easements • Jamini Vincent Davies and the November 25, 2014, as a result of • 900 Penn Avenue Frank B. Fairbanks Rail Grambrindi Davies Fund of The PHLF’s recent contribution to the • Amore Limited Partnership Transportation Archive Pittsburgh Foundation, for gifts to the Jamini and Greg Davies Fund incline through the Emma Ziegler (for financial gifts and library donations) • George and Eileen Dorman, for a gift to Named Fund. Educational Improvement Tax • Joseph D. Dury, Jr. • Greg Pytlik the George and Eileen Dorman Fund Credit Program (2013–14) • Your continued support helps us Joan Fairbanks • Mary Iris Ragan • Thomas O. Hornstein Charitable Fund to fund ongoing expenses and operation • BNY Mellon • Don Harper • Matthew J. Ragan of The Pittsburgh Foundation, for a gift of the Duquesne Incline. This year, • Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. • Judith Harvey • Jean Woods to the Thomas O. Hornstein Fund in addition to routine maintenance, • ESB Bank • Jeffrey Mora • Audrey and Ken Menke, for a gift to the • First National Bank of Pennsylvania Audrey and Kenneth Menke Fund for we concentrated on several mid-sized Education projects. We replaced the deteriorated • Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Gift Memberships • Huntington Bank front siding on the upper station, • Thomas Betzler, for a gift membership installed a new security system … and • Maher Duessel CPA (8-15-2013) for Clarence Betzler Neighborhood Revitalization • and Preservation Services installed a back-up electrical generator PNC Bank (9-5-2013) • Kristy Carnahan, for a gift membership at the lower station. We are in the process for Dawnelle K. Shrawder • Allegheny County Economic Development Community Infrastructure of getting bids to replace the wheels on Educational Improvement Tax • Kasey Connors, for gift memberships Credit Program (2014–15) for Suzie and Mike Ament, Brad Ayers, and Tourism Fund the cars … . Carla Braham, Ada and Rob Brandegee, • Anonymous hen I think of PHLF • Allegheny Technologies Incorporated Emma Davison, Jim Denova, Elizabeth • The Armstrong Group of Companies WI remember pictures of the • American Eagle Outfitters Quinn, Nancy Reese, and Jon and • David Bevilacqua early days on Liverpool Street, where • BNY Mellon Debbie West • H. M. Bitner Charitable Trust my grandfather lived, and the time • Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. • Sandra Danko, for a gift membership • BNY Mellon you spent in the Old Post Office on the • ESB Bank for John Danzak • David M. Brashear North Side. My family’s business was • • Janice and Richard Kaufman, for a gift First National Bank of Pennsylvania • membership for Justin B. Kaufman and Michael Cardinale originally located next door to that • Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Company Paige Cornman • Mr. & Mrs. Randall W. Casciola magnificent building prior to the rede- • Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. • David A. Kleer, for a gift membership • Mary Ann Celio velopment of the area. I also restored • Huntington Bank for Michael and Karen Kleer • Sally Hillman Childs several buildings in Allegheny West • Maher Duessel CPA • Jack and Donna Miller, for gift • Clark Hunter Foundation and used the resources of PHLF during • Pickands Mather Lake Services, Inc., memberships for Melody Miller and • Colcom Foundation this period. Although PHLF was not on behalf of Susan and Scott F. Brown Mr. & Mrs. John C. Miller III • Barbara Mary Deriso always successful in saving meaningful • PNC Bank • Pamela Nakajima, for a gift membership • Fair Oaks Foundation structures from demolition, in my • UPMC for Mark Bier • Matthew Falcone opinion, the organization has done a • Shirley Phillis, for gift memberships for • Mark S. Gleeson remarkable job and the character of the Mark Phillis Educational Programs • Ellen Handel Pittsburgh area has benefited greatly. • Brittany and Debbie Platts, for a gift • Barbara and Marcus Aaron Fund of membership for Jo-Ann Travis • Hardy Family Trust The Pittsburgh Foundation • • Dr. & Mrs. Bernard L. Rottschaefer, Huntington Bank • BNY Mellon Foundation of for a gift membership for Joann and • Jewish Community Foundation of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Students from Pittsburgh Fulton (top) Wally Edsall Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Beechwood (bottom) • The Anne L. & George H. Clapp • Kate Sansing, for a gift membership • David A. Kleer rode the Duquesne Incline during Charitable and Educational Trust for Brendan Bagin • Muriel Moreland PHLF’s “Building Pride Building • Laurie Cohen Character” tour, underwritten by • Pat and Bill Schultz, for gift memberships • Gary and Sharran Novak • Barbara P. Cooper businesses that contribute to PHLF for Lori and Eric Schultz • Ray Novak • The Fine Foundation through Pennsylvania’s Educational • Dana Spriggs, for gift memberships • Kevin O’Donnell Improvement Tax Credit Program. • Anne and David Genter for Dorothy Stenzel and Mary Weise • Mary Beth Pastorius • Grambrindi Davies Fund of • Peg Stouffer, for gift memberships for • Pittsburgh Steelers, LLC The Pittsburgh Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jack Kleman, Elaine and • PPG Foundation, for gifts in honor • International Seminar Design, Inc. Ben Wertheim, and Concordia of the of Mark S. Gleeson • Barbara and Robin Levine-Ritterman, South Hills • Matthew Ragan for a Father’s Day gift in honor of • Helen Wilson, for a gift membership Larry Levine for the Mary S. Brown Memorial-Ames • Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County Gaming • Gordon and Kate MacVean Fund United Methodist Church Economic Development Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation • Scott Wise, for gift memberships • Daniel M. and Patricia R. Rooney • Matthews Educational & Charitable Trust for Robert Moore • J.T. Thomas • McSwigan Family Foundation • Tippins Foundation • Audrey and Kenneth Menke Named Historic Religious Properties • TriState Capital Bank Fund for Education (see pages 14 and 15) • Muriel Moreland • U.S. Treasury Department • Alfred M. Oppenheimer Memorial Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation James D. Van Trump Library • • Mary Beth Pastorius Anonymous • Else Schiller 24 PHLF News January 2015 EVENTS IN 2015

Please remember that space is limited; reservations are accepted by phone or e-mail. For reservations or further details, contact: [email protected]; 412-471-5808, ext. 527. Event details listed below are subject to change. Visit www.phlf.org for up-to-date information or read our monthly E-news. If you are not receiving those, please send your e-mail to [email protected]. If you do not have e-mail Jack Norris, Chairman and would like to receive the E-news, please call Mary Lu and she can mail them to you. Our Staff Arthur P. Ziegler, Jr., President Bus and Walking Tours Michael Sriprasert, President, Tours in 2015 include PHLF’s free Landmarks Community Capital Friday Downtown Walking Tours, Corporation; President, Landmarks always at Noon, May through October; Development Corporation the free Jail Museum Tours on Louise Sturgess, Executive Director; Mondays, anytime between 11:30 a.m. Editor, PHLF News and 1:00 p.m., February through Matthew J. Ragan, Preservation October; Downtown’s Best ($20 per Director; Finance Director person, including a guidebook), on any Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, Preservation Services in June, July, and August; a variety of private group tours; and a series of bus David A. Farkas, Associate Director, More than 4,800 people Real Estate Programs and walking tours specially designed for attended PHLF’s free PHLF members, including the following: Umer Humayun, Downtown walking tours, Project Manager • April 25: Tarentum (including lunch membership events, private at the train station) and Natrona; group tours, and presenta- Thomas Keffer, Property & • July 25: Oakland Landmarks, includ- tions in 2014. Membership Construction Manager tours included visits to ing a tour of Mellon Institute Karamagi Rujumba, Chatham University’s Eden Project Manager • September 12: Andrew Carnegie Free Hall campus, Millvale, Library, Main Street, and Food Tasting Robert E. Wagner, Shadyside, the Isaac Lightner Senior Loan Officer • September 26: Chatham Village, House in Glenshaw, Mt. Washington Modernist Landmarks on Sarah J. Walker, Administrative • October 10: Behind-the-Scenes Pittsburgh’s North Side, Assistant to the President; and urban gardens in Office Manager at the Mattress Factory Wilkinsburg, Braddock, Marilyn Whitelock, Administrative • October 24: Mellon Square to Market and Homewood. Assistant for Real Estate Services Square (with visits to new interiors Gregory C. Yochum, in historic landmarks) Horticulturist • November 7: John Comes Ronald C. Yochum, Jr., Churches––Lawrenceville, Etna, Chief Information Officer and Oakland

Educational Programs & Research *Karen B. Cahall, Ed.M., LPRC Workshops Film Screening: Frederick Law DIY Workshop: Wall Framing Education Coordinator Olmsted––Designing America Tuesday, March 17 & Special Programs 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Mary Lu Denny, Director of Tuesday, February 10 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Presenter: Michael Wetmiller, Membership Services The following programs are free to PHLF DIY Pittsburgh *Judith Harvey, members. PHLF thanks TriState Capital Fairbanks Archive Librarian Lecture: A New Deal for Old Key Bank for underwriting these programs as West––A Case Study of Preservation DIY Workshop: Finishing Carpentry Marie Miller, Education & part of Wilkinsburg’s Neighborhood Moldings and Trim Administrative Assistant and Populism Partnership Program. Tuesday, February 17 Saturday, March 21 Frank Stroker, Assistant 10:00 a.m. – Noon Archivist; Sales Manager Panel Discussion: National 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Presenter: Matthew Hyland, Department Presenter: Michael Wetmiller, Albert M. Tannler, Historical Register & Local Historic of History, Duquesne University DIY Pittsburgh Collections Director District Designations Thursday, January 15 Lecture: The History of Masonry DIY Workshop: Drywall 101 Legal 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 Tuesday, March 24 Donald Kortlandt, Esq., Presenters: Bill Callahan, Pennsylvania 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. General Counsel Historical and Museum Commission; Sarah Presenter: Stephen Shelton, Shelton Presenter: Michael Wetmiller, Quinn, City of Pittsburgh; Jesse Belfast, Masonry + Contracting DIY Pittsburgh Finance Michael Baker, Jr., Inc.; and Pittsburgh Nancy Krulac Faust, CPA, History & Landmarks Foundation staff Seminar: Public Art 101 DIY Workshop: Basics of Controller Carpentry––Interior Trim DIY Workshop: Basics of Carpentry Commissioning Works of Art A. J. Marks, Staff Accountant for Community Settings Thursday, March 26 Saturday, January 17 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Linda Mitry, Senior Accountant 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7 Presenter: Michael Wetmiller, *Part-time Instructor: Regis Will 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Presenter: Pittsburgh Office of Public Art DIY Pittsburgh Plus Volunteers! Workshop: Painting Your More than 100 people volunteer to Old House DIY Workshop: Introduction The Landmarks Preservation Resource Center to Home Improvement lead tours and help with educational Saturday, January 24 (LPRC) is located at 744 Rebecca Avenue in programs, special events, and 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 12 Wilkinsburg. PHLF offered 65 workshops, office work. seminars, and presentations at the LPRC in Presenter: Markantone Painting 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Presenter: Michael Wetmiller, 2014. Total attendance topped 800 people Become Involved: DIY Pittsburgh from throughout the Pittsburgh region. Contact Us Phone: 412-471-5808, ext. 527 [email protected] www.phlf.org

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