Protecting the Places that Make Pittsburgh Home

Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Nonprofit Org. 100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 450 U. S. Postage Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1134 PAID www.phlf.org Pittsburgh, PA Address Service Requested Permit No. 598

PPublishedH for the membersL of theF Pittsburgh HistoryN & Landmarksews Foundation No. 176 February 2010

In this issue: 3 Market at Fifth Wins National Award 6 Main Street News: 12 Communities in Three Counties 12 Wilkinsburg Revitalization Effort Gains Momentum 24 2010 Events

Landmarks’ Housing Resource Center and office for LCCC East, now undergoing renovation, will open later this year in the former Packard Building at 744 Rebecca Avenue in Wilkinsburg. Photo by B. Glenn Lewis©2010/glennlewisimages.com PHLF News: Once a Year Housing Resource Center to Open Save this issue and absorb its contents because we are finding that PHLF News is becoming an annual publication. Over in Wilkinsburg the past few years, we have begun to rely on electronic communications to stay in touch with our members on a more Wilkinsburg’s Packard Building— frequent basis, to share breaking news housing a showroom from 1945 to 1958 and to announce forthcoming events. for the American luxury automobile—is being converted into a Housing Resource PHLF News has become a major 24-page Center by the Pittsburgh History & publication with more than 100 photos. Landmarks Foundation (Landmarks). Its purpose is to document accomplish- The one-story brick building at Rebecca ments and to present, in one cohesive Avenue and Jeanette Street will also format, the full range of programs offered house the “East” office of Landmarks by Landmarks and its subsidiaries, including Community Capital Corporation Landmarks Community Capital (LCCC), a nonprofit subsidiary of Corporation (LCCC) and Landmarks Landmarks. LCCC provides capital, Development Corporation (LDC). development expertise, and pre- and post-technical assistance to low- and We welcome your questions and comments moderate-income communities in urban throughout the year and encourage you to neighborhoods in Western Pennsylvania, call (412-471-5808) or e-mail any staff Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. member (see the listing on page 24). Visit Landmarks acquired the Packard www.phlf.org for a listing of staff e-mails. Building in November 2006 from Jackie and Jay Johnson, as a result of At work on the Packard Building (from left to right): John Knaus and Dwight If you are not receiving our e-mail blasts a planned gift, and thanks to a $75,000 Quarles of Eagle Construction; Na Hye Kim, Art Institute of Pittsburgh intern; (we send 10 or so a year), then e-mail grant from the Hillman Foundation. Claudia P.Bermudez, architect and Landmarks trustee; and Harold L. Blye, your address to Mary Lu Denny: “This was an important acquisition for a consultant for LCCC working in Wilkinsburg. [email protected]. us,” said Landmarks President Arthur P. Ziegler, Jr. “The building is in the heart for the naming rights of one room, Center renovation. Landmarks Stay in touch and stay connected; your of the neighborhood where we have the Fifth Third Bank Housing Resource Trustee Claudia P. Bermudez and Art support as a member and participation restored four houses with the aid of the Technology Conference Room, which Institute of Pittsburgh intern Na Hye strengthens our organization and results in Sarah Scaife Foundation and Allegheny will be used to hold home buying, refi- Kim have provided interior design valuable programs and services benefiting County Economic Development. We nancing, repair, restoration, and finan- planning. The Center will open later the Pittsburgh region. also will be restoring the Crescent and cial literacy seminars for community this year—and will be a stop on our Wilson apartments there (see page 12).” residents,” said Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Wilkinsburg Walking Tour in the To see all issues of PHLF News The work of renovating the Packard Jr., president and CEO of LCCC. fall (see page 24). (except No. 16 that is missing) Building, including the installation of a Funds from the H. M. Bitner If you would like to visit www.phlf.org. Click on new roof, is being funded primarily by Charitable Trust, through a grant from volunteer to help run the “HOME” and “PHLF News The Allegheny Foundation, chaired by Trustee Evelyn Bitner Pearson, and from Center or teach a class, Publication.” The first issue (left) and No. 82, Spring 1982 Richard M. Scaife, a trustee of Landmarks. various Named Funds at Landmarks contact Mary Lu Denny: (below) are shown here. “Mr. Scaife has been the pioneer funder are also supporting the project. 412-471-5808, ext. 527; of our program to restore vacant and “The Center will be a valuable [email protected]. abandoned housing in Wilkinsburg,” resource for anyone interested in fixing “We see this as a resource said Arthur, “and we are grateful to him up their home and making it more center for the neighborhood for awarding two grants to Landmarks energy efficient and sustainable,” and region, where people can totaling $225,000 to fund the creation said Tom Keffer, Landmarks’ property come together to share restora- of the Housing Resource Center.” and construction manager. tion experiences, expertise, and In addition, LCCC is pleased to LDA Architects and Eagle techniques—and learn from each announce a $10,000 contribution from Construction & Remediation are other in the process,” said Arthur. Fifth Third Bank. “The contribution is carrying out the Housing Resource 2 PHLF News February 2010 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FARM & LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

The Red Lion Restaurant, Second Avenue, in the Elizabeth Borough Historic District

Parkway Steps, Chalfant

Second Presbyterian Church of Braddock 20 Historic Landmark Plaques Awarded

The Historic Plaque Designation 8. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (now 16. Turtle Creek High School, Committee of the Pittsburgh History Triumph The Church and Kingdom now Woodland Hills Academy & Landmarks Foundation, chaired by of God in Christ), 618 Lillie Avenue, (see page 21), 126 Monroeville Trustee Richard M. Scaife, awarded Braddock (Charles M. Bartberger, Avenue, Turtle Creek (George H. 20 plaques during its meeting on architect, 1901); Schwan, architect, 1917–1919); October 22, 2009, recognizing some 9. Munhall Volunteer Fire Company #1, 17. Allegheny County Fairgrounds, 55 structures, including the Allegheny 1300 Martha Street, Munhall (1902); South Park (1927–1934); County Fairgrounds, two historic districts, 10. Superintendent Henry J. Davis 18. Parkway Steps, between Parkway two bridges, and a handsome set of House, U.S. Steel Clairton Works, Avenue and North Avenue, Chalfant city steps. The 20 “Historic Landmark” 556 Mitchell Street, Clairton (Works Progress Administration, sites are (in chronological order): (c. 1903–1910); 1936); 1. Miller-Zorn-Bush House, 503 Hill 11. The Crescent Apartment Building, 19. Hulda and Louise Notz House, Hot Metal Bridge and Monongahela Street, Sewickley (c. 1840–1850); Connecting Bridge, South Side 738 Rebecca Avenue, Wilkinsburg 120 Lutz Lane, West Mifflin 2. Elizabeth Borough Historic District, (c. 1904), see page 12; (Cornelia Brierly, architect, 1940); Second Avenue, Elizabeth 12. Willis F. McCook House (1907) 20. Woman’s Club of Mt. Lebanon, (c. 1850–1930); and Mrs. Edgar McCook Reed 750 Hollycrest Drive, Mt. Lebanon 3. Tarentum Historic District, Fifth House (1905), now Mansions (Ingham & Boyd, architects, 1940). Avenue, Tarentum (1886–1920); on Fifth, 5105 Fifth Avenue and Beginning this year, the committee 4. Second Presbyterian Church of 925 Amberson Avenue, Shadyside will consider plaque applications from Braddock (now Calvary A.M.E. (Carpenter & Crocker, architects); counties surrounding Allegheny, espe- Church of Braddock), 441 Sixth 13. Watson Memorial Presbyterian cially if the applicant site has some Street, Braddock (1892); Church (now Riverview United connection to the Greater Pittsburgh 5. Kopp Glass, Inc., 2108 Palmer Street, Presbyterian Church), 3505 region, e.g., property owned by a Swissvale (1899); Perrysville Avenue, Perry North leading Pittsburgher or the work of a 6. Sweeney Hotel and Saloon (later (Allison & Allison, architects, 1907); distinguished Pittsburgh architect. Natrona Bank), 46–48 Chestnut 14. Regal Shoe Company (Alden & Since Landmarks has extended its area McCook House, Shadyside Street, Natrona (1900); Harlow, architects, 1908–1909), of operation to within a 250-mile radius of Pittsburgh, it is logical to extend the 7. Hot Metal Bridge (1900) & and 489–491 Market Street, reach of the plaque program also. Monongahela Connecting Bridge Downtown (1870s), now Market The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks (1904; now Hot Metal Street Bridge), at Fifth (see page 3); Foundation created the Historic Oakland/South Side; 15. Masonic Building, 322 Center Landmark Plaque program in 1968 to Avenue, Verona (Charles F. Reed & identify architecturally significant struc- Bros. Lumber Co., builder, 1909); tures and designed landscapes through- out Allegheny County. An Historic Landmark Plaque does not protect a building from alteration or demolition. To date, 546 plaques have been awarded to significant buildings, districts, landscapes, and structures Woodland Hills Academy, Turtle Creek throughout Allegheny County that are 50 years old or more. For further information, visit Notz House, West Mifflin www.phlf.org or contact Frank Stroker, program administrator: [email protected]; 412-471-5808, ext. 525.

The Stables, South Park HISTORICLANDMARKPLAQUES HISTORICRELIGIOUSPROPERTIESMEMBERSHIP&GIVING SPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News February 2010 3

Market at Fifth, L.P., is a subsidiary of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation

• Landmarks Design Associates Architects

• Sterling Contracting, LLC

Special Funding:

• Duquesne Light Company (architectural lighting analyses)

• The Laurel Foundation (1908 clerestory window restoration)

• PPG and its Pittsburgh Paints brand (historic paint color consultation and sponsorship of a video documentary of the history and restoration of the Market at Fifth buildings, by Legal Eye Productions, LLC)

Two Apartments Available “Our two largest units at Market at Fifth would be ideal for a single tenant or corporation needing an apartment for out-of-town employees, clients, or guests,” said Michael Sriprasert, Landmarks’ director of real estate devel- The architectural frontispiece of Market at Fifth—a mixed-use development of four historic buildings—is the Arts & Crafts opment. “The location of Market at steel-frame building of 1908, designed by Alden & Harlow, Pittsburgh’s most prominent architectural firm between 1896 and Fifth is ideal and the apartments are full 1908. The entrance to Heinz Healey’s Gentlemen’s Apparel is on Fifth Avenue, while the entrances to Nettleton Shoe Shop and the of natural light and have a great feeling Thompson Building are on Market Street (left). The entrance to the seven upper-story apartments is on Graeme Street (right). of space because of the floor-to-ceiling heights (10 to 12 feet). From the roof deck, you look out onto a green roof and have a great city view.” Retail Is Open; Five of Seven Apartments Are Leased: The two apartments are two floors each: on the first level is a living area, Market at Fifth Wins National Award kitchen, and half-bath; on the second level is a bedroom, full bath, study, and roof deck. For interior photos, visit Landmarks’ Market at Fifth restoration, national award,” said Landmarks and Environmental Design] Gold www.phlf.org (Home page: Market providing new retail, residential, and President Arthur P. Ziegler, Jr. status. Only a handful of National at Fifth) commercial space in downtown “Although we are still planning work Register buildings in the U.S. have Market at Fifth is located across Pittsburgh, won the Best Market-Rate on the adjacent Thompson Building, achieved LEED Gold status while from Pittsburgh’s newest parklet— Residential “Timmy” Award, presented by we have achieved the initial goals we using federal Historic Rehabilitation PNC’s Triangle Park—and is adjacent the National Housing & Rehabilitation established for Market at Fifth.” Tax Credits. Green features include to Market Square, undergoing a $5 Association (NH&RA) on November 3, the retention of 75% of the existing million renovation. Prospective tenants 2009. Initial Goals Achieved roofs, walls, and floor structures; the interested in touring the apartments Market at Fifth was one of only 10 “When we purchased three severely use of renewable materials (such as may contact Michael Sriprasert outstanding historic rehabilitation dilapidated historic buildings from bamboo flooring and agrifiber doors); ([email protected]; 412-471-5808, projects throughout the U.S. to receive the City of Pittsburgh in 2007,” said energy-efficient and water-saving ext. 511). the 2009 J. Timothy Anderson Award Arthur, “we set four goals that we appliances and fixtures; a vegetative for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation. have achieved through difficult and roof to reduce rainwater runoff; and Market at Fifth The “Timmy” Awards were created by challenging circumstances.” a reflective roof membrane to reduce the NH&RA in 2005 in memory of the Thompson Building 1. We have restored an architecturally- heat absorption. late Boston architect and preservation significant Arts & Crafts building of 3. We have brought quality apartments Financing Underway advocate J. Timothy Anderson, and are at moderate rental prices to down- 1908 designed by Alden & Harlow Landmarks acquired the former John co-sponsored by the National Trust town. Five of our seven apartments and two c. 1870 buildings to the R. Thompson Company Restaurant Community Investment Corporation, are leased (monthly rents range from Secretary of the Interior’s Standards Building at 435 Market Street in a subsidiary of the National Trust $1,150 to $1,900). The two largest for Rehabilitation, the highest federal April 2008 from N & P Properties. for Historic Preservation. units (1,070 square feet on two-levels standards. According to Al Tannler, Landmarks’ “After three years of painstaking with a roof deck) are still available 2. We have created green and sustain- historical collections director, the work and an investment by our organi- ($2,200). zation of more than $3 million, we are able buildings and are expecting to Thompson Company purchased very pleased to receive this prestigious achieve LEED [Leadership in Energy 4. We have brought quality, locally- 435 Market Street on May 4, 1926. owned retail back to Fifth Avenue By 1930, there were nine Pittsburgh and Market Street. Heinz restaurants. John R. Thompson, Jr. Healey’s Gentlemen’s was quoted as saying, “Pittsburgh is Apparel and Nettleton one of the best business cities in which Shoe Shop, open in their we operate.” (The first Thompson’s new locations since Restaurant opened in Chicago on September 2009, have December 19, 1891.) created first-class stores in Landmarks is planning to renovate distinctive historic spaces the Thompson Building for commercial and are exceeding sales use, when funding has been secured to expectations. Visit the complete the renovation. stores, Monday through For details contact: Michael Sriprasert Saturday. ([email protected]; 412-471-5808, ext. 511).

Although located in the City of Pittsburgh Market Square Historic District, the four buildings now comprising Market at Fifth, seen here from Market Street—the Thompson Building, the two twin c. 1870 buildings, and the 1908 Alden & Harlow building—were slated for demolition in 1999 under Mayor Tom Murphy’s plan to clear more than 60 buildings in the area of Fifth Avenue and Forbes Avenue. 4 PHLF News February 2010 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FARM & LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

At Work in City and County Neighborhoods

Manchester the project, with the balance coming from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Office of the Budget Manchester Citizens Corporation (MCC) and (through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Landmarks hosted a “Great House Sale and Tour” Program) and the Community Infrastructure and on October 17 and 18, 2009 with the goal of selling Tourism Fund, administered by Allegheny County a total of 40 houses in two days. “Since the City Economic Development. has more than 80 properties in Manchester on its The MCC Center at 1319 Allegheny Avenue was the demolition list,” said Stanley Lowe, consultant to Envisioning Process staging point for Manchester’s Great House Sale, MCC, “we had to move forward with a neighborhood- Begins October 17 and 18, 2009. wide community-development strategy, of which the In December 2009, The Heinz Great House Sale is a part.” More than 136 people Endowments awarded an attended the House Sale and Tour and were shuttled additional grant of $50,000 to from one house to the next aboard school buses. Landmarks, who is acting as Architects and bankers discussed renovation costs and the fiscal sponsor for the financing with potential buyers. By the end of the sale, Hill CDC, so Derric I. Heck 42 people had made offers on a total of 23 properties. could be hired to lead the Manchester Citizens Corporation is working with the redevelopment planning applicants, architects and bankers to finalize sales process for the New Granada. agreements. “The Great House Sale generated lots of A graduate of the Florida interest in Manchester and helped us build momentum A & M University School of to generate even more sales,” said Stanley. Architecture, Derric recently Scaife Gift Honors worked with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Stanley Lowe Pittsburgh through his involve- New Granada façade detail “MCC is fortunate ment with Carnegie Mellon to have Stanley as a University’s Remaking Cities The tall Second Empire at 1240 Liverpool Street, near consultant,” said Institute/UDREAM. In regard to his new job, Derric Manchester Academic Charter School, will likely have a Landmarks President says: “Our goal is to involve the community in crafting new owner in 2010, thanks to the Great House Sale. Arthur P. Zieger, Jr. a feasible, sustainable plan for the New Granada so it A Manchester native, can become, once again, a focal point of activity for former Landmarks Stanley Lowe Hill residents and Pittsburghers.” employee, and former “We are excited to have successfully completed the vice president of community development for the challenge of stabilizing this historic structure and look National Trust for Historic Preservation, Stanley forward to engaging in a rigorous process to determine survived an abduction and vicious attack on July 18, its future use,” added Marimba Milliones, Hill CDC 2009. Shortly after Stanley was attacked, Richard M. board chair. “The Hill CDC remains committed to a Scaife, who helped fund Landmarks’ work in Manchester well-executed strategic redevelopment effort that in the 1960s when Stanley was the director of MCC, respects the legacy of the New Granada, and more made a major personal donation to Landmarks’ importantly, shapes the future success of the historic Manchester Restoration Fund, in honor of Stanley and Hill District.” to let him know how much he is needed. Thanks to the support of many friends, Stanley is back on the job, devoting much of his time to neighborhood revitaliza- Natrona tion efforts in Manchester and New Orleans. Landmarks served as project manager for the former 1601 Broadway Avenue, Beechview Natrona Bank Building, owned by the Natrona Comes Beechview Together Association (NCTA). The building dates to 1900 and was originally the Sweeney Hotel. Thanks to Thanks to a $30,000 grant from the Commonwealth a $100,000 grant that State Senator Jim Ferlo secured of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development and a $10,000 commitment from the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, Landmarks is working with State Senator Wayne D. Fontana, State Representative Chelsa Wagner, and local community groups in Beechview. Landmarks has prepared reuse proposals and market analyses for three historic properties on Broadway Avenue: 1600, 1601, and 1602. According to Eugene Matta, Landmarks’ director of special research and development programs, “our goal is to establish 1602 and 1600 Broadway Avenue, Beechview design guidelines for façade restorations and attract Renderings courtesy of LDA Architects. new retail to Beechview’s main street.” New Granada, Hill District The former Natrona Bank Building, 46–48 Chestnut The $1.1 million stabilization effort for the New Street: ready for a new life. Photo by B. Glenn Granada Theater is complete. Milton Ogot served as Lewis©2010/glennlewisimages.com project architect and Repal Construction Company was the contractor. Tom Keffer, Landmarks’ property through the Allegheny County Economic Development and construction manager, supervised the project on Community Infrastructure and Tourism Fund, behalf of the Hill Community Development Landmarks installed a new roof and selectively Corporation (CDC), building owner. repointed the exterior bricks. “We will complete all Work in 2009 included installing a new roof and renovation work by spring,” said Tom Keffer, rain leaders, removing asbestos, retying the masonry Landmarks’ property and construction manager. The New Granada Theater, 2007–13 Centre Avenue: façade to the steel structure, removing the marquee Meanwhile, NCTA and Senator Jim Ferlo are market- secure and stable after 14 months of work. In February, to safe storage, shoring up the proscenium beam ing the building and seeking a new tenant. For sale or Landmarks submitted a revised application to the above the stage, and installing temporary stairs and lease information, contact Bill Godfrey: 724-226-9353. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, electric lighting to facilitate future work. The Heinz nominating the New Granada to the National Register of Endowments contributed a total of $500,000 to Historic Places. Photo by B. Glenn Lewis©2010/glennlewisimages.com HISTORICLANDMARKPLAQUESHISTORICRELIGIOUSPROPERTIESMEMBERSHIP&GIVING SPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News February 2010 5

Landmarks Community Capital Corporation: Providing Loans and Leadership

A New Urban Economic Loan Minority Research Policy Group Approved; Another Repaid of Southwestern Pennsylvania “A $125,000 grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation in Is Formed Thanks to PNC May 2009 augmented the loan funds of LCCC’s Urban Economic Loan Fund (UELF), which allows for greater “Thanks to a $50,000 commitment from The PNC expansion to assist community development organiza- Foundation,” said LCCC President and CEO Dr. tions involved in urban community revitalization,” said Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., “the Minority Research LCCC President and CEO Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr. Policy Group of Southwestern Pennsylvania (MRPGsp) “In May, we extended a new loan in the amount of launched its first research paper on September 14, 2009.” $250,000 to the Redevelopment Authority of the City MRPGsp’s mission is to conduct and disseminate of Butler,” said Howard. The loan enabled the City to policy research that raises public awareness about purchase the Art Deco Penn Theatre on Main Street, domestic, regional, and global issues, and advances built in 1937 to the designs of New York architect policy changes that will improve the lives of minorities Twin Toys’ opening (from left to right): MLFP James E. Casale. The Redevelopment Authority of the in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The research group Committee member Ruth Byrd-Smith, Jennifer includes nine African American leaders—all doctoral- Palashoff, State Senator Wayne D. Fontana, and level researchers—with diverse academic backgrounds Julie Toussaint. and competencies in quantitative and qualitative scientific inquiry, including functional business and First Business Opens Using management work experience. The members of the group are: Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., Chairman, Metropolitan Loan Fund Dr. Rex Crawley, Dr. Frederick O. Kendrick, of Pittsburgh Dr. Audrey Murrell, Dr. Curtiss Porter, Dr. Herman Reid, Jr., Dr. Angela Reynolds (formerly Williams- Twin Toys, owners of a Learning Express franchise, Foster), Dr. John Wallace, and Dr. Arthur Woods. celebrated the toy store’s grand opening on November 5, 2009 in the Settler’s Ridge shopping center in LCCC’s Impact Robinson Township, thanks in part to a $50,000 loan from Landmarks Community Capital Corporation Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., president and CEO (LCCC), a nonprofit subsidiary of Landmarks and a of LCCC and CEO of Landmarks Development lender in the Metropolitan Loan Fund of Pittsburgh Corporation, a for-profit subsidiary of Landmarks, (MLFP). The new business is owned by twin sisters is bringing broad recognition to our work. His Julie Toussaint and Jennifer Palashoff. “This is the LCCC President and CEO Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., community involvement and recognition in 2009 first small-business loan made to women by LCCC,” Mayor Margaret D. Stock, City of Butler, and Executive included the following: Director Perry O’Malley, Housing and Redevelopment said Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., president and CEO • Authority, City of Butler. On March 29, Howard was awarded the Robert Morris of LCCC, “and we congratulate Twin Toys on their University “Distinguished Alumnus” Award for the entrepreneurial excellence.” School of Communications and Information Systems. The MLFP is a public/private partnership providing City of Butler plans to apply for a variety of grants • In April, Howard presented keynote addresses at capital and technical assistance to businesses within and Historic Tax Credits and New Market Credits CMU and Seton Hill University on “Collaborative the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area, especially to accomplish the $3 million renovation. Community Development as a Means for Regional minority- and woman-owned businesses. Partners For information about the UELF contact Eugene Revitalization and Entrepreneurship.” include the Commonwealth of PA, Allegheny County, Matta, director of special research and development Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, The programs at Landmarks: [email protected]; • In July, Howard was appointed Advisor to the G-20 Heinz Endowments, and Neighborhood Business, Inc. 412-471-5808, ext. 519. Summit in Pittsburgh by Allegheny County Executive Technical assistance providers are The Diversity Dan Onorato. Business Resource Center, University of Pittsburgh Townhouses Completed • Howard was a guest on Lynne Hayes-Freeland’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, and Pitt’s Friendship Development Associates has repaid its show, broadcast on KDKA TV on September 26 Small Business Development Center. $462,000 loan (made in 2008), and the townhouses and 27, discussing the work of LCCC. In 2009, the MLFP Committee approved five loans at 5000 Penn Avenue in Bloomfield are completed. totaling almost $260,000, including Twin Toys, and One of the three-story units has sold and two are directed 14 applicants to its partners for technical available. To tour the townhouses, contact Allison assistance. For more information contact Annabelle Pochapin, Coldwell Banker Real Estate: 412-363-4000. Javier Wilburn: [email protected]; 412-471-2110.

A loan from LCCC’s Urban Economic Loan Fund helped Friendship Development Associates build these townhouses at 5000 Penn Avenue, on a former vacant lot.

Visitors from Denmark, Turkey, Slovakia, and Romania tour East Liberty with Howard (center), Ernie Hogan of East Liberty Development, Inc. (front right), Landmarks’ CFO Phipps Hoffstot (back right), and a representative from Robert Morris University.

• At the request of Robert Morris University, Howard co-led a tour of East Liberty development on October 23 for a group of European professionals on study fellowships through the German Marshall Fund. • On November 8, Howard spoke about the Minority Research Policy Group on “Our Region’s Business,” with host Bill Flanagan, broadcast by WPXI, along with LCCC Trustee Dr. Audrey Murrell and others. • In December, Howard was selected as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts. • Howard also attended Yale University’s National Leadership Summit for CEOs in December. • The New Pittsburgh Courier selected Howard as one of its 2009 Men of Excellence in the category of Business. 6 PHLF News February 2010 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FARM & LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

Thank You, Ethan & Staff News Ethan Raup, manager of community revitalization programs at Landmarks since 2007, resigned on December 31, 2009 because Seattle Mayor-elect Michael McGinn offered him a posi- tion in his administration. (Ethan had worked in Seattle’s City administration prior to coming to Pittsburgh in 2005.) Ethan is director of policy and external affairs and is enjoying the challenges of setting the direction for a new Mayor in a dynamic city. As a result of Ethan’s departure, Landmarks has reorganized several staff Two new Allegheny Together Main Street communities: Bellevue (Lincoln Avenue) and Coraopolis (Fifth Avenue). Photos by Erin Shilling positions with the following results:

David Farkas, now director of Landmarks’ Main Street MAINSTREETNEWS: programs, joined us in February 2009 as the Main 12 Communities in Three Counties Street manager for Vandergrift and for the Freeport, Leechburg, Apollo Allegheny Together In addition, façade renderings were Group (FLAG). A college completed for three buildings. intern with Landmarks in 2002, David Expands to Eight In Elizabeth: Landmarks designated earned his B.A. in American Studies the Main Street area a “Historic Thanks to continued support and District” (see page 2); façade renderings from Kenyon College and has experi- leadership from County Executive were completed for four buildings; and ence in commercial real estate. Dan Onorato, Allegheny Together, the community is considering holding Allegheny County’s Main Street revital- special events this year on Plum Street, Scott J. Aber, Main Street ization program, entered its third year between Second and Third Streets. manager/staff accountant, with the addition of two more commu- In Stowe: Mariah’s 4 The Kids joined Landmarks’ staff nities: Bellevue and Coraopolis. They Daycare opened in 2009; a façade join Bridgeville and Verona (selected in January 2010. A restoration project was completed at in 2008) and Tarentum, Elizabeth, 808 Broadway Avenue; and façade Washington Township/ Stowe, and Swissvale (selected in 2007) renderings were completed for two Apollo resident and as communities where Landmarks is buildings (see below). pedestrian experience, and the existing Bradford School graduate, providing Main Street services in part- In Swissvale: Four new businesses parking supply through a traffic and Scott has worked as nership with Town Center Associates opened in 2009: BJ’s BBQ Smokehouse, parking analysis. the office manager for the (TCA). Since 2006, Allegheny County Premier Photo Works, Skyblue 7 Gallery, Vandergrift Improvement Program has allocated about $1.2 million in Phase Two: Implementation and the Art & Book Learning Center. since 2006. Scott will be managing state, local, and foundation money In Bridgeville: The Borough was With the planning and analysis phase the Freeport, Leechburg, Apollo successful in obtaining a grant from completed for the six other Allegheny Group (FLAG) and assisting the U.S. Department of Housing Together communities, property owners Landmarks’ accounting department. and Urban Development, through are now concentrating on implementing Congressman Tim Murphy, to address some of the design guidelines, improving streetscape projects such as the repair Sara McGuire, a their façades, and welcoming new of raised sidewalks, planting of trees, Vandergrift resident and businesses. “In the midst of some tough and creation of a pedestrian friendly former college intern with economic times, we have progress and central-business district. Landmarks, became a staff good news to report,” said Landmarks And in Verona: A day-care for dogs Main Street Director David Farkas. member in September opened in 2009—Tail Wags N’ At. In Tarentum: JG’s Tarentum Station 2009. She is the Main Grille opened in January 2008 and has All these businesses provide job Street manager in opportunities and useful services for The Coraopolis Train Station (Shepley, become a destination restaurant, serving Vandergrift. Sara earned neighborhood residents. Their existence Rutan & Coolidge, 1895) is a National as the hub of downtown activities. her B.A. in History from adds to the vitality of Allegheny County’s Register-designated building in the Main Two new businesses opened in 2009— Duquesne University and is the author main streets that are at the heart of Street district, under study for reuse. The Auction House and Computer of Vandergrift: Then & Now, published Photo by Erin Shilling Pros—and Rabkin Dermatopathology walkable, sustainable communities. by Arcadia in 2009. Laboratory relocated downtown to For further information on Allegheny to support planning and analysis and a historic landmark at 419 Second Together, contact David Farkas: Avenue. The owners invested significant [email protected] or 412-471-5808, Annabelle Javier Wilburn, Main Street improvements. About $687,000 has been distributed to date. funds into renovating the building, ext. 516. LCCC program coordina- “The goal of Allegheny Together is to formerly the Second Ward School. tor and Landmarks research bring our business districts back and to associate, has been a part- help small businesses thrive. We’re time employee since July seeing that happen,” said Dan Onorato. Rendering for Blue Eagle Market, 724–26 Broadway Avenue, 2008. She manages LCCC’s Stowe Township. Courtesy of Peter Margittai Architects, LLC Metropolitan Loan Fund of Phase One: Planning and Pittsburgh (see page 5) and Analysis provides assistance with Work in Bellevue and Coraopolis is Main Street programs and neighbor- focusing on planning and analysis, and hood development. Annabelle moved will include public workshops and the to Pittsburgh in 2003 and volunteered organization of Main Street committees. with Landmarks soon after. She was Landmarks and TCA are leading these a Landmarks trustee from 2007 to efforts through the creation of formal 2008. Annabelle has undergraduate planning documents, including a strate- gic plan to guide future revitalization and graduate degrees from the efforts, a market analysis, a review of University of Michigan. zoning ordinances, and the development of design guidelines. Landmarks is also addressing traffic mobility, the HISTORICLANDMARKPLAQUESHISTORICRELIGIOUSPROPERTIESMEMBERSHIP&GIVING SPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News February 2010 7

Armstrong County’s Pugliese Flowers & Gifts and Professional Phlebotomy—and five second-floor FLAG Promotes apartments, under renovation. • Thanks to a grant from The Allegheny Regional Identity Foundation, the VIP purchased 143 Grant Avenue in 2008. In 2009, the Art In Freeport, Leechburg, and Apollo, Deco exterior was restored and work is Landmarks is involved in overseeing progressing on the interior. The second- revitalization efforts in cooperation with floor apartment is completed and an the Freeport Leechburg Apollo Group occupancy permit has been obtained. (FLAG). The first regional Main Street Two third-floor apartments and two program in Southwestern Pennsylvania, first-floor retail spaces await completion. FLAG is a model of what can be accom- plished when communities work together • 134 Grant Avenue, acquired by the VIP to promote regional identity. in 2008, is still vacant. The goal is to It has been a busy 10 months for renovate the former J. C. Penney space FLAG, which was accepted into as a community arts center and business Pennsylvania’s Main Street program in incubator. Students from the University April of 2009. Since then, FLAG has been of Pittsburgh and Kiski Area High educating the business community about School are considering new uses for its matching façade grant program, utiliz- the second-floor mezzanine. ing the internet to boost sales, recruiting Pitt students are interested in new businesses to the area, and providing Vandergrift because the VIP has been technical assistance to the businesses. For working with the Mascaro Sustainability instance, Sheri Kosh, an interior designer Initiative of the Swanson School of (and Landmarks docent), volunteered Engineering at the University of her time to help several business owners Pittsburgh since 2005. One project that create eye-catching window displays. has received media publicity involves In September 2009, the FLAG office harnessing energy from the Kiskiminetas opened for business in the historic River bordering Vandergrift. The Shoop Building of c. 1900 in downtown students see Vandergrift as an ideal Freeport. Volunteers spent hundreds of community to implement sustainable hours renovating the office space. FLAG technology and engineering. also completed two façade projects in “The Main Street activity is putting downtown Leechburg—135–139 Market Vandergrift back in the news,” said Street and The Hair Shop—utilizing grant Meade Jack, president of the VIP, “and money from State Senator Jim Ferlo. promoting our close-knit community that FLAG was successful in creating gate- has everything people need.” A Pittsburgh way art projects in Freeport and Apollo. Tribune-Review headline (December 20, In Freeport, a vacant lot was turned into 2009) summed up Vandergrift’s appeal: a community park, complete with a mock “An ‘American stronghold’—Vandergrift packet boat, similar to those once used embodies trend toward small-town on the Pennsylvania Canal. In Apollo, renewal by people seeking out sense of a sculpture representing a canal bridge safety, community, quiet charm.” The Shoop Building, 201– 05 Fifth Street, Freeport. The newly-designed was created to greet visitors as they Special Events Preview FLAG office is in the storefront to the right of Simple Gatherings (top). enter the town. The Allegheny Ridge Don Rehner is a FLAG Design Committee volunteer. Photos by B. Glenn Corporation and the Armstrong County (and Review) Lewis©2010/glennlewisimages.com Community Foundation were instru- The Fourth Annual Vandergrift Fine Arts mental in facilitating these projects. Festival is scheduled to open on June 5, On Saturday, April 10, FLAG will host according to Landmarks Main Street a regional Sustainability Conference, Manager Sara McGuire. “Thanks to a thanks to funding received from the $1,414 grant from the Pennsylvania Armstrong County Community Council on the Arts, received in October Foundation. The conference will focus 2009, the VIP will be able to market the on historic preservation, urban forestry, Festival to a regional audience,” Sara said. green building techniques and practices, This year’s festival will build on the and alternative energy, among other topics. success of last year: during the two-week FLAG will hold its annual benefit dinner summer festival in 2009, 24 artists from on April 24 at Lingrow Farm. A summer Vandergrift and the surrounding country- River Sojourn along the Kiski and a side displayed artwork in three downtown charity golf outing also are being planned. buildings along Grant Avenue, including For further information, contact Scott the VIP office at 132 Grant Avenue. Aber: [email protected] or 724-719-9700. And, more than 50 area residents painted large wooden palettes, which were then displayed on sidewalk easels. These 139–141 Grant Avenue, Vandergrift Westmoreland painted palettes have become a unique County’s VIP feature of Vandergrift’s festival, attracting 143 Grant Avenue, Vandergrift people to the downtown business district, Enters Fifth Year May through October. For details on the 2010 Festival, visit The Vandergrift Farmers’ Market The Vandergrift Improvement Program www.vandergriftfinearts.com. (VIP) will enter its fifth year this July. Planning is also in the works for a Since 2006, VIP and Landmarks have Farmers’ Market, June through October. been working together to implement a Last year, the Vandergrift Farmers’ five-year Main Street program for the Market was held every Thursday afternoon historic downtown of Vandergrift, from mid-June through mid-October founded in 1895, laid out by Frederick in the Columbia Avenue parking lot in Law Olmsted, Sr.’s firm (Olmsted, the middle of downtown. There were Olmsted & Eliot), and listed on the 23 vendors and live music performances, National Register of Historic Places. attracting between 300 and 350 shoppers Accomplishments in 2009 included weekly. “That was a healthy increase over the following: the average of 200 to 250 shoppers per week in 2008,” noted Sara. • A new roof and upper-floor windows For details on the Farmers’ Market, were installed on the two-story structure visit www.officialvandergrift.com or call at 139/141 Grant Avenue. The VIP the VIP office at 724-567-5286. acquired the building in 2008, with the help of Jack Miller, director of gift planning at Landmarks. The building includes two first-floor retail spaces— 8 PHLF News February 2010 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FARM & LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

Outcomes: Our Preservation Plans Guide Eight Historic Campuses Between 2004 and 2009, Landmarks was awarded two Campus Heritage Grants from The Getty Foundation and completed and published preser- vation planning reports for eight schools in Southwestern Pennsylvania: Eight historic Harmony properties in Butler County Allegheny College, California State are protected thanks to easements donated to University of Pennsylvania, Geneva Landmarks, including: the Bishop John Boyer College, Grove City College, Indiana House (1816), 295 Perry Highway (left and above); University of Pennsylvania, Seton Hill the Harmony Museum (1809, 1816 addition), 218 Mercer Street (below left); the Wagner House University, Slippery Museum Annex (c. 1807–12), 222 Mercer Street Rock University, (below center); and the Mennonite Meetinghouse and Washington (1825) and Cemetery (1815), 114 Wise Road. & Jefferson College. Landmarks President Arthur P.Ziegler, Jr. realized that none of these schools had the individual capacity to develop historic preservation plans, so he successfully proposed to The Getty Foundation that Landmarks coordinate a team of experts to assess the historic buildings and landscapes on the eight campuses and create preservation plans for each. Landmarks was the first and only preservation group in the nation to Ten Historic Properties Protected see this opportunity. The preservation plans, developed through Easements with Landmarks in cooperation with each school, are being used as road maps for the conservation of campus heritage, The surest way to protect sites listed on tion deduction equal to the value of The Harmony properties are associ- historic structures, and landscapes. the National Register of Historic Places the preservation easement. Easements, ated with the first settlement established for future generations is to donate an along with federal historic rehabilitation by the Harmony Society. George Rapp, James H. Mullen, Jr., president of easement to Landmarks (see page 9, tax credits, are useful gap-financing leader of the Lutheran separatists, came Allegheny College, wrote the follow- Donation Process). An easement is a tools for developing historic buildings. from Germany and founded Harmony ing on September 14, 2009 to Eugene voluntary legal agreement between a The developers of Heinz Lofts in 1804. Their Harmony Society became Matta at Landmarks, who managed property owner and an authorized (Pittsburgh), The Cork Factory 19th-century America’s most successful the Getty project: preservation organization to prevent (Pittsburgh), and Bedford Springs communal group. unapproved alterations to the historic Resort (Bedford, PA) all donated ease- “Historic Harmony and Landmarks Thank you for the update on the façade of a building, or to a historic ments to Landmarks in order to have a are to be commended for creating such a Landmarks’ participation with the landscape, in perpetuity. The restrictions financially viable restoration/reuse and progressive and thoughtful preservation Society for College and University are recorded with the deed and all future to preserve the architectural integrity of strategy for these significant properties,” Planning and the Getty Foundation to owners are bound by the restrictions. the National Register properties. said Bill. support the dissemination of the results Tom Keffer, Landmarks’ property and The idea of placing preservation of the Campus Heritage Initiative. construction manager, visits the site A Skyscraper, Farm, and easements on all of Historic Harmony’s We are excited to know that Allegheny annually to ensure that nothing signifi- Historic Community properties grew from a proposal to will be among the 86 campuses to cant changes. Funds to pay for the sell the Bishop Boyer House while In 2009, Landmarks’ Easement appear on campusheritage.org. It will annual inspection are donated with assuring its preservation. “The home the easement. Committee, chaired by Duquesne of Harmony’s first Mennonite bishop, be a tremendous resource for all of us University Law Professor Martha who are committed to preserving this “Easements can provide benefits to or pastor, was donated to Historic the individual or corporate donor,” says Jordan, accepted easements on: Harmony in 2003 by the late Lillian nation’s historic campuses. Jack Miller, director of gift planning at • The Carlyle (formerly the Union Frankenstein of Zelienople who The preservation plan that the Landmarks. If certain conditions are National Bank Building), 300 Fourth entrusted its preservation to us,” Landmarks-Getty team prepared for met, the donor may be entitled to claim Avenue, Pittsburgh, donated by Spruce John said. “We approached Landmarks Allegheny has been a valuable resource a federal income tax charitable contribu- Street Properties, Ltd.; to explore how we could protect the house even if we no longer owned it. that continues to guide us in our • the 136-acre Hunnell Farm in Greene Jack Miller suggested using a portion of decision-making. As we look ahead County, donated by Mr. Charles Evans the sale proceeds to endow easements to the College’s bicentennial in 2015, Hunnell; and that would protect not just the Bishop we are grateful for the opportunity to • eight historic properties in Harmony, Boyer House but all of our historically- showcase our historic campus and the PA, donated by Historic Harmony, Inc. significant properties.” treasures to be found here. The Harmony donation is the first “This is a win-win situation,” said time Landmarks has accepted multiple Landmarks President Arthur P. Ziegler, easements. “What Landmarks has Jr. “Historic Harmony is able to honor accomplished may well be looked its commitment to its donor while upon nationally as a model for many generating funds to maintain its other preservation organizations,” said Bill historic buildings. We are able to assure Callahan, Western Pennsylvania the protection of eight architecturally The former Union National Bank Building community preservation specialist and historically significant properties, (MacClure & Spahr, 1906) is a contributing for the Pennsylvania Historical and and Western Pennsylvanians have structure in the Fourth Avenue National Register Museum Commission. guaranteed access to a tangible part Historic District. The 21-story landmark, “We think these are the first preser- of their past.” renamed The Carlyle, includes 61 luxury vation easements in Butler County,” condominiums. The exterior is protected by said John Ruch, president of Historic a façade easement. Harmony, a nonprofit organization Photo by B. Glenn Lewis©2010/glennlewisimages.com founded in 1943. HISTORIC LANDMARK PLAQUES HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES MEMBERSHIP&GIVING SPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News February 2010 9

“Through the place, we renew the spirit of the people. Historic preservation can be the underlying basis Charles Hunnell donated a conserva- of community renewal, tion easement to Landmarks in 2009, human renewal, in order to protect his 136-acre farm along Oak Forest Road in Greene and economic renewal. County from the threat of urban Preservation is not some isolated sprawl in the Waynesburg area. cultural benefit.”

—Arthur P.Ziegler, Jr., President, Easement Contribution Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Schedule In order for Landmarks to accept a preservation easement, it must have Continue giving to the resources to monitor and defend the preservation easement in perpetu- Landmarks. ity. Therefore, donors of preservation Your money is put to good use and the easements make a contribution to need is great. Landmarks prior to or at the closing Contributions this year are helping Landmarks: of the preservation easement. For this contribution, Landmarks • complete the $5 million Market at Fifth will consider a range of funding green-building renovation, by restoring the options including gifts of cash, Thompson Building on Market Street for Preservation Easement Donation securities, property, and installment commercial use; payment plans. • open the Housing Resource Center in the Process Commercial and Mixed-use former Packard Building in Wilkinsburg, Buildings and continue neighborhood revitalization Properties listed on the National with his/her own attorney and/or The contribution to endow a preser- efforts in Wilkinsburg; Register of Historic Places, or tax advisors. vation easement on a commercial or mixed-use building varies from build- • continue Main Street programs in Allegheny, contributing structures to a National 6. The applicant, at his/her own ing to building and is determined by Westmoreland, and Armstrong counties; Register or Certified Local Historic expense, will obtain a survey, an the following formula modeled after • District, or historic properties that appraisal of the property, an insur- continue operating the Preservation Loan one used by the National Trust for are mission-related, are eligible ance certificate listing Landmarks Fund, Urban Economic Loan Fund, and Historic Preservation: for easements. as an additional insured, title Metropolitan Loan Fund of Pittsburgh; • insurance for Landmarks, and a lump sum payment equal to • continue our Historic Landmark Plaque The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks other documentation as may be 25 times the projected annual Program and research; Foundation is a “qualified organiza- requested by Landmarks in accor- monitoring costs; • offer educational programs and opportunities tion” as defined by Section 170 of dance with its Easement Policy. • a legal defense fund contribution the Internal Revenue Code to accept to more than 10,000 people, promoting the 7. A closing will be held at which determined by Landmarks; and donations of preservation easements. region’s rich architectural heritage; time the applicant and Landmarks • The process for donating a preser- a 5% overhead assessment. will execute the preservation • publish the August Wilson guidebook vation easement to Landmarks is easement agreement, and the Farms & Residential Properties and update and reprint Whirlwind Walk, as follows. applicant will make the easement The contribution to endow a a downtown Pittsburgh guidebook; and 1. Complete and mail the Easement contribution to Landmarks. preservation easement on a farm or • offer creative gift planning opportunities Application and the application residential property is determined by All closing costs will be paid by to people who share our goals. fee to Landmarks (100 W. Station the applicant. Landmarks on a case-by-case basis. Square Drive, Suite 450, Considerations include the location 8. The preservation easement agree- Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1134), of the property, amount of acreage, ment will be recorded in the local to the attention of Jack Miller, size and number of buildings, and Facts about Landmarks recorder’s office. Director of Gift Planning. other factors. 9. Landmarks will monitor • Founded in 1964 2. Landmarks will review the the preservation easement • Governed by a board of 78 community Easement Application and contact Note: in perpetuity. leaders the applicant to discuss the pro- The application fee required with posed easement donation and/or the Easement Application is non- • Named the “Most Outstanding Philanthropic to schedule a site visit. Application Fee refundable regardless of whether or Organization” in 2009, by the Western Submission of an Easement not Landmarks accepts the preserva- Pennsylvania Association of Fundraising 3. The applicant and Landmarks will tion easement. Landmarks reserves meet to negotiate the basic terms Application must include the non- Professionals refundable application fee. Application the right to amend the contribution of the agreement, and Landmarks needed to accept a preservation • Has had a balanced budget in each year fees may be credited towards the will draft the preservation ease- easement depending on the complex- easement contribution at the closing: of operation since its founding ment agreement. ity of the transaction, location of • Involves people of all ages in carrying 4. Landmarks will present the preser- • Commercial & mixed-use buildings: the property, and other factors. out its mission vation easement to its Easement $250 (within Allegheny County) Landmarks does not offer legal or Committee and/or Board of $350 (beyond Allegheny County) tax advice on the deductibility of any • Provides leadership and assistance to Trustees for approval. • Farms & residential properties: preservation easement. Prospective local, state, national, and international 5. The applicant will review the $150 (within Allegheny County) donors should contact their own organizations $250 (beyond Allegheny County) attorneys and tax advisors. preservation easement agreement • Operates several loan funds through a non- profit subsidiary, Landmarks Community Capital Corporation, to fund development projects within a 250-mile radius of Pittsburgh that help revitalize historic areas • Provides consulting services and develops In 2005, Landmarks real estate through a for-profit subsidiary, accepted historic preserva- Landmarks Development Corporation tion and conservation easements for the Omni Bedford Springs Resort. “Most people don’t stop to realize Due to the meticulous that restoring a building and $120 million restoration adapting it for a new use of the hotel and grounds, the National Trust for creates jobs, provides business Historic Preservation opportunities, adds to the stability awarded Bedford Resort of a neighborhood, Partners, Ltd. one of its prestigious Preservation and encourages further Honor Awards in 2009. restoration activity.”

—Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., President & CEO, Landmarks Community Capital Corporation; CEO, Landmarks Development Corporation 10 PHLF News February 2010 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FARM & LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

Five Historic Religious Properties Complete Work Thanks to Grants from Landmarks

• St. Philip Church (50 W. Crafton religious buildings in Allegheny County. Boulevard, Crafton) repointed their Our grants have leveraged over $2 million bell tower and refinished the wood in preservation projects. Landmarks is louvers on the bell tower. the only local organization offering a • Swissvale United Methodist Church program of financial and technical (2018 S. Braddock Avenue, Swissvale) assistance to architecturally-significant repaired and repainted the wood trim places of worship that provide needed on both the bell tower and stained community services. glass window frames, and spot-pointed For further information, contact the brick. Carole Malakoff: [email protected]; 412-471-5808. These critical improvements would not have occurred without our Please Contribute Historic Religious Properties program. The other three grant recipients— To help fund our next grant cycle, Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, please mail your tax-deductible Triumph the Church & Kingdom of contribution (payable to PHLF and God in Christ (Braddock), and Valley referenced “HRP”) to Mary Lu Denny, View Presbyterian Church (Garfield)— PHLF, 100 W. Station Square Drive, were granted extensions so they have Suite 450, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or time to raise the required matching visit www.phlf.org (Home page: funds and complete work in 2010. “Contribute.”) In addition, consultant Greg Wozniak Your gift will help historic religious property owners repair roofs, façades, The Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church, with roof repairs completed. completed an energy study for Deer Creek United Presbyterian Church entrance stairs, stained glass, and wood- (33 Bairdford Road, Gibsonia), thanks work, and complete other exterior Landmarks awarded $31,000 in • Allegheny Unitarian Universalist to a grant from the Saxer Foundation. work. As a result, these community matching grants to eight historic Church (416 W. North Avenue, Tom Keffer, Landmarks’ property and landmarks will be better able to serve religious properties in 2009, thanks to Mexican War Streets) replaced por- construction manager, provided techni- as houses of worship and places contributions received from members tions of its slate roof and flashing. cal assistance to Waverly Presbyterian for after-school activities, day-care and friends in response to our 2008 • Church of the Holy Cross (7507 Kelly Church (590 S. Braddock Avenue, programs, soup kitchens, and boy year-end letter. Five of the eight recipi- Street, Homewood) replaced their roof Regent Square) and to Stewart Avenue scout and girl scout meetings, among ents were able to complete work in flashing and downspouts. Lutheran Church (2810 Brownsville other social services. 2009. As a result, Landmarks paid a • First Presbyterian Church (320 Sixth Road, Carrick). Once we raise $75,000, we will be total of $19,000 to the following Avenue, Downtown) refinished their Since 1997, year-end gifts from our able to offer another series of grants. churches that completed restoration wooden exterior doors, including the members and friends have enabled Thanks to the 2009 year-end gifts projects totaling close to $70,000: decorative ironwork. Landmarks to award approximately received thus far (see below), we are $700,000 to more than 100 historic on our way to reaching our goal.

$18,000 for Historic Religious Properties: Goal—$75,000

Gifts from the following people Betty Chorba and James Elaine Ann Herald Matthew J. Ragan office bulk mailings and stuff the and organizations (received as Duckman Freda Hess Jay D. Reed membership brochures,” said of December 31, 2009) will Virginia Cicero Ed and Helen Horan Robert W. Riordan fellow volunteer Sam Levine. ensure that Landmarks’ Francis J. Coyle “Dom had a great sense of humor Eileen Boyd Hutchinson Stephen G. Robinson and had a huge love for Pittsburgh’s Historic Religious Properties Eleanor A. Cunningham Jay and Dolores Jarrell Ceil Rockovich neighborhoods and historic Program continues. Sandra Danko Harry and Doris Johnston John R. Rodd places. We will miss him.” Mary and John Davis Mr. & Mrs. William C. Keck Patricia R. Rooney Jack Miller, Landmarks’ director Leadership Gifts James C. Dawson Agnes Dodds Kinard Virginia Schatz of gift planning, awarded Dom ($1,000 to $10,000) a “Landmarks Living Legend” Irwin J. Dean, Jr. Mark M. Kinavey Laurie Graham Shearer The David and Janet Brashear plaque in 2008. Dom’s daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Harmar D. Denny IV, Foundation David A. Kleer Douglas F. Smith Mary Lu Denny, Landmarks’ in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Drew Koval and Teresa Wolken Patricia O. Smith director of membership services, Russell W. Coe James O’Hara Denny III Jeffrey J. Leech Marjorie P. Smuts requested that memorial gifts Mr. & Mrs. George C. Dorman The Desai Family Donor Paula M. Lockhart Mildred M. Stevenson be sent to Landmarks in support Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Gailliot Advised Fund of the of the Historic Religious Kenneth and Marina Persic Lehn Community Foundation for Mr. & Mrs. Robert Long Margaret S. Stouffer Properties Program. Eliza and Hugh Nevin the National Capital Region Martin Marasco Frank J. Stroker III We thank the following for Suella Pipal Jerilyn Donahoe Angela and Doug Marvin Louise and Martin Sturgess honoring Dom in this way: The Saxer Family Foundation Keith G. Dorman David and Ruth Mattern Dr. & Mrs. William J. Switala Geano and Rosemarie Agostino Mr. & Mrs. Louis L. Testoni W. Douglas Drumheller Sara L. McGuire Mrs. LeRoy Thompson Anonymous Bohdan Durkacz Melissa M. McSwigan Sam Tindall Ed and Donna Bayich Cornerstone Gifts Lowrie C. Ebbert Wallace Merrell Lawrence Vaccaro Michael and Karen Cahall (up to $1,000) Arthur S. Ellis Anne B. Metcalf Rosemary Van Cura Seymour and Diane Dear Wilda W. Aiken Lois Scott Emler Marilyn Miller Dr. & Mrs. Albert C. Van Dusen Mary Lu and Jim Denny Nellie Ambrose George and Roseann Erny McCook Miller Marvin Wedeen Bernard and Ronna Dougherty Richard Armstrong Senator Jim Ferlo Mary Anne and William Mistick Roger C. Westman Mary Ann Eubanks Esther Barazzone, Ph.D. Joanna and Paul Fitting Suzan Mohney Frances H. Wilson Gabe and Karen Funaro Mrs. Richard F. Berdik Suzanne Flood Muriel R. Moreland Helen A. Wilson Mary Rose, Joe, Francis and Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Phyllis Genszler P. F. Muck Carol Yaster and William Levant Chuck Hayes Booth, Jr. Paul Georg Mr. & Mrs. John S. Oehrle Phipps Hoffstot Al Bowers Susan Golomb Jim and Pauline Parker HRP Gifts in Memory Jack, Al and Peggy Isaacs Frank R. Braden Dr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Guinn Raymond Pendro of Dom Magasano Sam Levine Bob Bruno H. Yale Gutnick Joan M. Pettler (1913–2010) David and Marie Miller Jack D. Burgess Julianna and Douglas Haag Mark T. Phillis Dominick Magasano, who Louis and Pamela Monterossi David Burstin Mr. & Mrs. John Campbell William Pierce and Lisa volunteered in Landmarks’ office Frances Profeta Thomas C. Camarda Harmon Bontempo from about age 71 to 91, died on Bill and Pat Schultz Jae and Bob Cannon Rick Hawkinberry and Evan Sandra Preuhs January 1, at 96 years of age. Louise Sturgess “With Dom in the room, Randall and Cheryl Casciola Aiello John and Marirose Radelet Arthur P. Ziegler, Jr. it was never a chore to do the HISTORICLANDMARKPLAQUES HISTORICRELIGIOUSPROPERTIESMEMBERSHIP&GIVING SPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News February 2010 11

Trustee Funds “Points of View” Plaque Jamini Davies, a Mt. Washington resident and Landmarks trustee, underwrote the cost of fabricating a bronze plaque for James West’s Melissa and John Gallagher “Points of View” at Heathside Cottage, sculpture on Grandview 416 Catoma Street, Fineview. Avenue near Sweetbriar “Our neighbors have been Street. The original fiber- most welcoming,” said Melissa, “and I’m already glass plaque, installed when the involved in Fineview sculpture was dedicated in 2006, had Citizens Council.” been damaged. Sculptor Jim West and his son installed the new plaque just before the G-20 Summit so interna- tional visitors could appreciate the meaning of the monument. “Points of View” recalls a moment in time, in 1770, Planned Giving News and Events when Guyasuta confronted George “Grant was an astute real estate • Friday, October 1: Marina Persic Lehn, Heathside Cottage: Washington developer and entrepreneur,” said a trustee of Landmarks Financial in Good Hands Landmarks President Arthur P. Ziegler, Corporation, will welcome Heritage and asked him “Points of View,” by Jim West Jr. “He had a real appreciation for the Society members and long-time members to stop the Once Again economic value of historic places and of Landmarks to her Shadyside home settlers from moving west into lands was an avid preservationist. Grant was for an evening reception. Marina and reserved for Native Americans. John and Melissa Gallagher, members committed to our work and bequeathed Ken Lehn purchased 5061 Fifth Although a friend of Guyasuta, of Landmarks, are the new owners of $50,000 to Landmarks, in support of Avenue in 2002 and have undertaken Washington knew he could not stop Heathside Cottage in Fineview. Built our community revitalization efforts and major restoration improvements. the settlers. “The space in between the around 1864 by bridge engineer James educational programs throughout the two profiles is charged with emotion,” Andrews, the Victorian Gothic brick region. We are grateful to him and to says Jamini, “and reminds us how cottage at 416 Catoma Street is listed on his family.” important it is to resolve our differ- the National Register of Historic Places. Grant’s son, Thomas W. McCargo, ences through discussion and negotia- It is protected by a Landmarks preserva- has been a trustee since 2002 and tion easement (see page 8) and was continues the family’s long association tion versus violence.” featured in Rick Sebak’s 1997 WQED with Landmarks. “North Side Story.” “Heathside Cottage was donated to Landmarks, along with a preservation Save the Dates! easement, in 2000, by the previous Jack Miller, director of gift planning, is owner who had rescued and restored organizing three special events this year: the property,” said Jack Miller, director of gift planning. “The owner retained • Wednesday, June 23: The 2010 her right to live there until July 1, 2008, Landmarks Heritage Society Event will and then decided to donate her life be held at Oakmont Country Club, a National Historic Landmark. Guests 5061 Fifth Avenue Photo by B. Glenn interest so Landmarks could sell the Lewis©2010/glennlewisimages.com. property.” will enjoy dinner and a tour of the The Gallaghers purchased Heathside recently renovated 1904 clubhouse, Built c. 1870 for attorney and Civil Cottage for $152,000 on October 28, and will hear about last-minute prepa- War Veteran William B. Negley and his 2009. (By coincidence, Tawnya Zemka, rations for the U.S. Women’s Open at wife Joanna and remodeled in 1911 who had been a college intern and part- Oakmont (July 8–11). Landmarks will by Pittsburgh architect Frederick J. Pittsburgh Dilworth, Grade 3 time employee at Landmarks, was the honor preservationist and World Golf Osterling for contractor Edward W. real-estate agent.) They are committed Hall of Fame member Carol Semple Gwinner, the Second Empire house is Since 2007, Landmarks has taken to preserving Heathside’s façade, with Thompson, who plans on attending the oldest survivor of Shadyside’s its delicate bargeboard and diamond- the event, and will also discuss “Millionaire’s Row.” more than 1,200 Pittsburgh Public regional efforts to preserve historic School students to “Points of View” paned sash windows, and are enjoying Contact Jack Miller ([email protected]; country clubs. The North Shore Group during its Building Pride/Building the views of Pittsburgh from their new 412-471-5808, ext. 538) if you are at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in home. Sale proceeds will be used to interested in attending these events or Character Tours (see page 14). Great Neck, New York is sponsoring endow the preservation easement and becoming a Landmarks Heritage Society the event, in cooperation with the support Landmarks’ mission. member. If we have your e-mail address, Fownes Foundation. “This is an excellent example,” you’ll receive further event details in our Grambrindi Davies said Jack, “of how our organization • Saturday, August 28: Join us for a bus e-mail newsletters. If you have not yet can work with members and friends tour to historic Harmony, PA, located given us your e-mail address and have Grant Honors Sturgess to ensure that historic properties in 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. We’ll one, please e-mail [email protected]. On January 7, Landmarks President this region will be cared for by new tour the museum and Historic District Arthur P.Ziegler, Jr. received a generations of preservationists.” and enjoy a German meal. The event is $1,250 grant for general operating open to all Landmarks members and support at the recommendation of will focus on the regional Bequest to Support and national importance of Landmarks Trustee Jamini Davies, in this community and the role honor of Louise Sturgess, Landmarks’ Our Work Landmarks and Historic executive director. The grant was provided from the Grambrindi Davies A resident of Palm Beach and Edgartown, Harmony, Inc. have played and formerly of Sewickley, Grant in preserving the place Charitable Fund of The Pittsburgh McCargo II (1929–2009) established (see page 8). Foundation. “This is a wonderful Graham Realty Company in Pittsburgh tribute to Louise,” said Arthur, and was a Landmarks trustee, with a “who leads one of the most creative, particular interest in our development innovative education programs of any of Station Square (1976–1994) and in historic preservation group, anywhere.” our Scholarship program. He died on Oakmont Country Club July 9, 2009. (Edward Stotz, 1904) 12 PHLF News February 2010 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FARM & LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

Scaife and Allegheny Foundations Lead the Way: Wilkinsburg

• In 2009, TriState Capital Bank, Revitalization Effort the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (CDC), and LCCC partnered in the NPP. Gains Momentum These efforts, plus all that was accomplished by residents and the The grassroots revitalization effort in Strength, Inc. to complete façade Wilkinsburg CDC (formed in 2007), Wilkinsburg that Landmarks became work and rehabilitations on set the stage for the following good involved in six years ago is resulting in 700 Wood Street. In November, news that has occurred since the major accomplishments. A brief sum- Landmarks purchased the Packard April 2009 issue of PHLF News. mary of Landmarks’ key work to date Building (see page 1). Jean’s Southern Cuisine includes the following: • In 2007, Landmarks awarded a Neighborhood Lights Façade • In 2004, Landmarks helped fund Historic Religious Properties grant Thanks to a $4,300 loan in 2009 from and publish the Wilkinsburg to Mt. Gilead Church (formerly Partnership LCCC (through the Neighborhood Neighborhood Transformation Mulberry Presbyterian). Partnership Program), restaurant owner Initiative, unifying residents around Landmarks also identified the Program Jean Gould was able to complete light- the concept of using historic preserva- importance of renovating the aban- ing improvements on the façade of tion to revitalize their community. doned Crescent apartments and the TriState Capital Bank her building at 730 Penn Avenue. Landmarks awarded a $68,000 smaller Wilson apartment building Announces Six-Year Funding Landmarks’ neighborhood tour on Preservation Fund loan to the and submitted a tax-credit applica- Commitment September 11 (see page 24) will begin Black Vietnam Era Veterans and tion to the Pennsylvania Housing During a press conference on December and end at Jean’s Southern Cuisine. Historic Landmark plaques to the Finance Agency. Although this first 10, 2009, TriState Capital Bank According to Landmarks President Jane Holmes Residence and Gardens attempt was unsuccessful, Landmarks President A. William (Bill) Schenck Arthur P. Ziegler, Jr., the catfish dinner and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. refined its application and resubmitted. announced a $1.8 million grant over with braised cabbage is the best and Landmarks also awarded a Historic At the request of Landmarks, six years to help Wilkinsburg continue most affordable anywhere. Religious Property grant to Mulberry students from CMU’s Heinz School its Neighborhood Partnership Program Presbyterian Church. of Public Policy and Management (NPP). Funds will be divided between H.O.O.P.S.—A Summer Success • In 2005, Landmarks and the studied and developed strategies to the Wilkinsburg CDC and LCCC, LCCC brought new meaning to the Community Technical Assistance address tax issues in Wilkinsburg. and will be used to assist business word “hoops” by establishing a summer Center completed a survey of 1,200 • In 2008, stakeholders in district revitalization efforts as well as basketball camp, “H.O.O.P.S.”: Helping parcels of land in Wilkinsburg show- Wilkinsburg’s revitalization efforts affordable housing programs, crime to Overcome Obstacles by Perseverance ing that 70 percent of the structures came together for a ribbon-cutting prevention, green initiatives, and youth and Strength. Over 130 youth partici- could be rehabilitated. event on June 27 to celebrate the engagement. TriState Capital’s commit- pated (ages 7–18) in the 2009 camp at Landmarks awarded a $92,000 loan completion of Phase One of the ment is conditioned upon the annual Hunter Park, and Steelers Quarterback to Deliverance, Inc. to help acquire Hamnett Place Housing Restoration: renewal of the NPP by the Pennsylvania and LCCC Board Member Charlie the former Penn-Lincoln Hotel. 516 and 522 Jeanette Street and Department of Community and Batch led the effort by sharing his Landmarks also awarded Historic 811 Holland were all restored and Economic Development. “Project C.H.U.C.K.” camp model Religious Property grants to Mulberry owner-occupied; 524 Jeanette was Presbyterian Church and South finished and occupied by September. Avenue United Methodist Church. In April, Richard M. Scaife pledged Jean’s Southern Cuisine, 730 Penn Avenue. Photo by B. Glenn Lewis©2010/glennlewisimages.com In December, the Sarah Scaife a $500,000 gift from the Allegheny Foundation awarded Landmarks Foundation to Landmarks to support a $500,000 grant for Phase One Phase Two of the Hamnett Place of the Hamnett Place Housing Housing Restoration Program. Restoration Program for 516, 522, Landmarks awarded a technical and 524 Jeanette Street and 811 assistance grant to Second United Holland Avenue. Presbyterian of Wilkinsburg. • In 2006, Allegheny County In December, the Pennsylvania Economic Development committed Department of Community and $500,000 to Phase One of the Economic Development approved a Hamnett Place Housing Restoration Neighborhood Partnership Program Program and work began. Landmarks (NPP) application submitted by raised additional funds from members Landmarks Community Capital and friends to fund housing restora- Corporation (LCCC), a nonprofit tion costs and to purchase trees. subsidiary of Landmarks. TriState Landmarks also awarded a Capital Bank contributed $200,000 $105,000 Preservation Loan to to LCCC as the NPP corporate sponsor. HISTORICLANDMARKPLAQUESHISTORICRELIGIOUSPROPERTIESMEMBERSHIP&GIVING SPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News February 2010 13

Phase Two Housing Restoration to Begin The Wilson In January, Landmarks submitted apartment building, an application to Allegheny County at 506–08 Jeanette Economic Development (ACED) Street, will be reno- for Phase Two of the Hamnett Place vated to include Housing Restoration Program, for up four units. to three historic properties. ACED has committed $700,000 to the project. Work will begin later this year. Students from Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz School of Public Policy and Management helped Landmarks refine its restoration strategy for Phase Visit us on the fourth floor of Two. They presented their recommenda- The Landmarks Building at tions in November 2009. In addition Station Square. Please schedule an appointment in advance to to providing valuable marketing research use our libraries. on potential home buyers, the Heinz students advised Landmarks on various strategies for home restoration. “We are continuing our Phase One strategy of fully restoring each house,” Welcome New said Michael Sriprasert, Landmarks’ Trustees director of real estate development. “In addition, we are working to develop Pittsburgh History & a strategy for shell rehab. Our Housing Landmarks Foundation Abandoned years ago, the Crescent Resource Center (see page 1) will provide apartments of 1904 (738 Rebecca Avenue) Mary A. Navarro people with the expertise they need to will be renovated to include 23 units with Gladys Perez, MSPPM restore their house interior.” a mix of one, two, and three-bedrooms. Cynthia A. Underwood All units will have a cap on rental rates Christy Criswell Wiegand so they are affordable. Photos by B. Glenn Penn-Lincoln Lewis©2010/glennlewisimages.com. Renderings and Landmarks Financial Corporation site plan courtesy of LDA Architects. Hotel Study Lara Washington Underway with funding to be provided in part by the PHFA, Allegheny County Economic Landmarks is conducting a feasibility Our Mission study of the former Penn-Lincoln Hotel Development, Allegheny County The Pittsburgh History & Supportive Services, Federal Home in Wilkinsburg, under contract with Landmarks Foundation was Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, and PNC Allegheny County Economic Development. founded in 1964 by a group of and participating. LCCC launched this Bank. The Crescent and Wilson apart- The study is to be completed by July. camp to support community-building ments will also have a community “The purpose of the study is to deter- citizens who passionately believed efforts as part of the Neighborhood room, a computer room, and wireless mine the structural condition of the that historic preservation, rather Partnership Program. access throughout. On- and off-site building, the probable cost of restoring it, than massive demolition, could be Wilkinsburg H.O.O.P.S., led by social services will be provided by a tool for renewing communities, community leader and Borough Council Hosanna House, Inc. creating pride among residents, Member Vanessa McCarthy-Johnson, Upon hearing the good news, and stimulating the economy. is working to continue the summer Barbara Nicholas, development Now recognized as one of the basketball camp in 2010. One worthy director of the Women’s Center and camper will receive a sportsmanship Shelter, said: “I thank Landmarks for nation’s most innovative and trophy, thanks to a gift from Landmarks stepping forward to revitalize and effective nonprofit historic member Russell W. Coe. preserve the Hamnett Place neighbor- preservation organizations, hood. As a resident of the community Landmarks works to: and as council representative for the • identify and save historically- Crescent & Wilson ward, I would ask that you extend my expression of gratitude to all within significant places; The former Penn-Lincoln Hotel (1927), Receive State your organization who have supported Penn Avenue and Center Street. • revitalize historic neighborhoods, this venture. It has served to immedi- Photo by Todd Tondera towns, and urban areas; Financing ately increase the quality of life for In June 2009, the Pennsylvania Housing residents and brings hope for a and an analysis of possible uses for it • preserve historic farms and Finance Agency (PHFA) approved vital future.” and their market support,” said Michael historic designed landscapes; and Sriprasert, Landmarks’ director of real Landmarks’ application for tax credits Borough Manager Marla P. • educate people about the Marcinko added: “$9 million coming estate development. for the Crescent/Wilson Apartments, a Pittsburgh region’s rich architec- into Wilkinsburg is just incredible. The hotel was designed in 1926 by 27-unit restoration of two historic struc- tural heritage. tures in the Hamnett Place neighbor- This is truly a dream come true Janssen & Cocken and opened in 1927. hood. Landmarks will invest about and will make a HUGE impact on Benno Janssen (1874-1964), who prac- Landmarks includes two nonprofit $9 million over the next 14 months, the community.” ticed between 1904 and 1938, was one of subsidiaries, Landmarks Community Pittsburgh’s most prominent architects. Capital Corporation (LCCC) and He was the principal designer with Steelers Quarterback and LCCC Board Member Charlie Batch with Wilkinsburg Landmarks Financial Corporation Janssen & Abbott (1906–19) and Janssen H.O.O.P.S. participants in 2009. (LFC). Landmarks also includes a & Cocken (1922–39). His best-known buildings are the William Penn Hotel, for-profit subsidiary, Landmarks the 1913 addition to Kaufmann’s Development Corporation (LDC). Department Store, and the 1929 addition Landmarks is chartered to work to the Duquesne Club—all downtown— within 250 miles of Pittsburgh, PA, and the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, although its primary focus is on Twentieth Century Club (see page 24), Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. and Mellon Institute—all in Oakland’s Civic Center. For information contact: As the largest structure on Wilkinsburg’s main street, the Penn- Mary Lu Denny Lincoln was a notable landmark on the 412-471-5808, ext. 527 Lincoln Highway (now Penn Avenue). [email protected] It also catered to passengers using the www.phlf.org Pennsylvania Railroad Station, still standing and also the subject of study. 14 PHLF News February 2010 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FARM & LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

2009 Stats: Education More than 12,000 people of all ages were involved in Landmarks’ educational programs in 2009, supported in part by a generous grant from the Alfred M. Oppenheimer Memorial Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation, among others. Staff members and docents presented 33 lectures, 46 private group tours, 73 walking tours and special events for our members and the general public, 89 school tours (for grades 2–12), and 10 professional development classes/tours for teachers. Plus we provided the Building Pride/Building Character Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program for 11 Pittsburgh Public Schools, an after-school enrichment program for Pittsburgh Miller students, architectural design challenges for Westmoreland County students, and an Landmarks’ scholarship winners from 2009 and previous years. Scholarship Committee members Front row (left to right): Sarah Joy Gilmer and Lauren Merski. Dr. Herman L. Reid and Kathy Testoni, Architectural Apprenticeship program Back row: Matthew Boyas, Laura Greenberg, Todd Wilson, with 2009 scholarship winners Eric Dingess for Allegheny County students. and Jacob Beatty. and Keri Dantley, and her father Kevin. In addition, Landmarks made the Portable Pittsburgh Artifact Kit available to nine schools and partici- Six New Winners; 35 Scholars in All pated in 12 major conferences or community events, including the nation’s first “Historic Bridge Weekend” (July 10–12), organized by Landmarks awarded six scholarships in 2009— in school, become involved former Landmarks scholarship recipient Todd Wilson (see adjacent a record number (selected from a record number in their communities, and of 68 applications)—thanks to a successful fund- explore their city in a mean- story), and the Mexican War Streets 40th Anniversary Gala raising event in 2008 and several new trustee ingful way.” The scholarship, Celebration (September 11), dedicated to former Landmarks Trustee commitments (see page 23). The recipients are: for book and tuition Louise Boesel and to Landmarks. • Matthew G. Boyas (Upper St. Clair High expenses only, has a maxi- Of special note was the publication of School/Dartmouth College); mum value of $4,000, and is made payable to the recipi- Beechwood’s Beechview: A Collection of Writings • Keri S. Dantley (West Allegheny High ent’s college/university over a and Sketches by Pittsburgh Beechwood Students School/Kent State University); Nicholas Stamatakis (100 pages; 183 photos). Landmarks helped four-year period. • Eric J. Dingess (Sewickley Since 1999, teachers design field trips and in-school Academy/University of Receiving this scholarship Landmarks has awarded 35 scholar- activities to connect K–5 students to people Pittsburgh); is a very encouraging ships to a remarkable group of young and places in Beechview and oversaw the • people. Eighteen students are Sarah Joy Gilmer start to my college career. book editing, design, and printing process. During (Pittsburgh Schenley Pittsburgh Public School graduates the book celebration on June 10, 2009, a student High School/American It means a lot to have and 17 graduated from other schools said “I feel like a movie star.” University); the support of an within Allegheny County. Eighteen • Laura M. Greenberg organization from my recipients have already graduated (Pittsburgh Allderdice hometown, especially since from various colleges/universities, and seven of those people are in Special Thanks High School/University I am going to college of Miami); and Pittsburgh, working as architects, We cannot accomplish all that we do without the support of donors, so far away. engineers, bridge inspectors, medical • Nicholas P. Stamatakis volunteers, and the local media. In addition to the donors listed on —Laura Greenberg researchers, and associate professors, page 23, we thank the local media for promoting our tours, events, (Montour High or are attending graduate school. and publications. We thank the following people who completed School/University of Pittsburgh). volunteer internships with Landmarks: Nancy Bakewell, Kelley Folts, 2010 Scholarship Deadline Melanie Haake, Jenna Houseman, John Husack, Jackie Jenkins, “The Landmarks Scholarship Program is College-bound high school students who live Na Hye Kim, Shannon Kuhns, Alyssa Malobicky, Evan Regan-Levine, helping our organization build relationships in Allegheny County, have a 3.25 grade point with capable young people who share our Mike Secilia, and Erin Shilling. We also thank Joe Medwid, Anne average or above, and care deeply about values,” said Committee Chair and Landmarks Riggs, and Paul Steidl for providing architectural services, and Glenn the Pittsburgh region are invited to apply Trustee David Brashear. “It is the culmination Lewis for volunteering to take photographs for PHLF News. to Landmarks’ Scholarship Program. The of our educational programs for many thousands application deadline is Friday, April 23. Visit of students (K–12) in Pittsburgh and Allegheny www.phlf.org to download an application or Become a Docent County, and gives students an incentive to excel call 412-471-5808, ext. 536 to have one mailed. If you are interested in local history and architecture and enjoy working with people and walking, then contact Mary Lu Denny for details about our docent program: [email protected]; 412-471-5808, ext. 527. State Budget Perhaps you’ll agree with docent Anne Robb who recently said, “How fortunate I feel to Affects EITC be a Landmarks volunteer. The learning, the camaraderie, the satisfaction in participating Docent Kay Pickard in the vision, and the plain enjoyment I’ve Program received far exceed the effort.” Due to budget issues, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania reduced the amount of tax credits Docent Bob Loos leads a Downtown Dragons Tour. Photo by Erin Shilling available to corporations in 2009–10 through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. As a result, Landmarks visit the Fort Pitt Block House and Fort Pitt received only $13,890 from a total of five corpo- Museum, ride the Duquesne Incline, and see rate sponsors in December 2009, versus the the “Points of View” sculpture (see page 11). $35,000 it received from six corporations in 2008. In the process of learning about their city, Thanks to a lead gift from PNC Bank and students build pride and gain an appreciation contributions from ESB Bank, Bridges & for the architectural landmarks that give Company, Hefren-Tillotson, and Allegheny Pittsburgh its character. Technologies, Landmarks will be able to involve Landmarks is an approved Educational third-graders from five Pittsburgh Public Schools Improvement Organization. Corporations inter- in 2010 in its Building Pride/Building Character ested in contributing to Landmarks through the full-day adventure aboard Molly’s Trolleys. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Educational Students visit their City Council representative Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program may in the City-County Building, climb the grand contact Louise Sturgess ([email protected]; stairs of the Allegheny County Courthouse, 412-471-5808, ext. 536). HISTORICLANDMARKPLAQUESHISTORICRELIGIOUSPROPERTIESMEMBERSHIP&GIVINGSPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News February 2010 15

The Fine Foundation Funds Professional PPS Middle School Students: Sign Up for Development and Teacher Mini-Grants Camp DEC If you like to Design, Explore, and Create, then register for Camp book-signing and photo exhibition. McKees Rocks Community The concept is “to show the unique Development Corporation, and DEC by contacting the Pittsburgh aspects of the various neighborhoods author Bernadette Agreen from the Public Schools. through the eyes of the children who McKees Rocks Historical Society, For the first time, live there and to demonstrate that we are providing valuable help. Landmarks will be make up one community within the • 10 to 15 high-school and middle- offering a two-hour walls of the school, even though we school students at Wesley Spectrum afternoon camp, July may live in different neighborhoods,” Highland will explore Pittsburgh on 12 through August 13, writes teacher Christy Baraff. a walking tour with Landmarks. as part of the Pittsburgh • 50 third-grade students at Pittsburgh After interviewing Pittsburghers Public Schools’ Summer Dreamers Morrow are learning about bridges in about their struggles and successes, Academy. Pittsburgh CAPA will Art and about Pittsburgh history in students will design a quilt showing Social Studies. They will see some of Pittsburgh as a community of achieve- serve as Landmarks’ home base. Pittsburgh’s bridges on a Molly’s ment. The students will then donate Students entering grades 6 through 8 Trolley tour with Landmarks and their completed quilt to an organiza- will explore the downtown Pittsburgh construct models for a new Davis tion they jointly select. area on foot, and by bus, incline, A $15,000 grant from The Fine Avenue Bridge to re-connect their Contact Karen Cahall, Landmarks’ bike, and kayak (we hope!). They community. (The Davis Avenue Bridge Foundation is making it possible for education coordinator ([email protected]; will meet with architects, engineers, of 1898 was imploded in 2009.) Landmarks to work with a group of 412-471-5808, ext. 537), to apply for a interior designers, preservationists, • teachers who are connecting a curricu- After studying about the city’s history, $500 mini-grant—or for details about the public officials, and other profession- 50 third-grade students at Pittsburgh 2010 Building Pride/Building Character lum unit to the community in a way that als to discuss the city’s strengths and builds student achievement and pride. Phillips will tour downtown Pittsburgh teacher in-service (June 23–25, 28–30, weaknesses—and they’ll present their Landmarks completed the first part of with Landmarks aboard Molly’s and July 2). recommendations for improving the Building Pride/Building Character Trolleys and compile a scrapbook of program in June 2009, by creating and writings and drawings based on their The Fine Foundation is a Pittsburgh- Pittsburgh. “We hope to have 20 offering a three-credit professional adventure, for the school library. based family foundation established campers,” said Executive Director development class for nine teachers. in 2007 by Milton and Sheila Fine. Louise Sturgess, “and we look forward After learning about the PA Department The Foundation supports projects in to exploring Pittsburgh with them.” of Education’s “Resiliency Wellness the visual arts, science and medicine, Approach” and the interdisciplinary Jewish life, and the enrichment of the nature of architecture—and after Pittsburgh region. touring downtown Pittsburgh, CMU, Oakland, Lawrenceville, and the North Side—one teacher commented: “This is by far one of the best classes I have ever been part of! Thank you so very much for sharing all of your knowledge with us and encouraging us to look at Pittsburgh in different ways!” • 50 Sto-Rox high-school students are The second part of the Building photographing “hidden treasures” Pride/Building Character program—a in their neighborhood and creating mini-grant program for up to 10 teach- original artwork based on their photos. Note Cards Feature ers—is in progress and will be completed The artwork will be permanently Student Art in June 2010. To date, teachers from displayed in the high school. On a Thanks to contributions from Pittsburgh Banksville, Pittsburgh December 3, 2009 tour with Landmarks, Landmarks members Harry C. Morrow, Pittsburgh Phillips, Sto-Rox students explored four ethnic churches High School, and Wesley Spectrum in the “Industrial Bottoms” of McKees Goldby and Russell W. Coe, Highland have been awarded $500 Rocks. On February 23, they will note cards featuring mini-grants. Therefore: tour several vacant historic structures student silkscreens in McKees Rocks, and discuss new and paintings of • 60 fourth- and fifth-grade students at Pittsburgh buildings Pittsburgh Banksville will photograph uses for each; architect Tom Demko features that define their communities. (Burt Hill) will bring their ideas to life and bridges are They will publish a selection of their through a series of quick sketches. available. Contact photos in a booklet, and host a Taris Vrcek, executive director of the Frank Stroker ([email protected]; “I never expected to see such beauty inside these churches,” said one Sto-Rox 412-471-5808, ext. 525) to purchase student. “The interiors were regal and majestic.” Students toured four churches in a boxed set of 12 different note cards the “Industrial Bottoms” of McKees Rocks on December 3, 2009, as part of ($12.00 plus tax/shipping). Proceeds Landmarks’ Fine Foundation mini-grant program. benefit Landmarks’ education program. 16 PHLF News February 2010 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FARM & LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

Tannler Charles Connick in Pittsburgh: Speaks in Boston; Series Featured Eight World-Class Places British Journal Between May 24 and October 25, 2009, Glass Studios, led a tour of his West Landmarks hosted a series of six public End studio—from the basement to the Publishes tours and lectures by leading scholars rooftop—so participants could see how His Article and stained glass artists revealing the stained glass windows are designed national significance of stained glass and made. Al Tannler, historical windows in the Pittsburgh area by On September 27, Nick and Al led collections director Charles Connick (1875–1945) and a tour of three churches containing at Landmarks and his peers. “Charles J. Connick: World- glass by Connick’s contemporaries. author of Charles J. Class Stained Glass in Pittsburgh” At Church of the Nativity, Crafton Connick: His was inspired by Al Tannler’s critically (1908–10), participants saw two Education and His acclaimed guidebook, Charles J. Connick: windows by William Willet (who influ- Windows in and near His Education and His Windows in enced Connick) and windows by three Pittsburgh (PHLF and near Pittsburgh, published by generations of Hunt Stained Glass Landmarks in October 2008. Studios. At Sacred Heart Parish, 2008), delivered a Peter Cormack, the premier Connick Shadyside (1924–53), participants lecture, “‘Windows scholar and a leading historian of the saw glass by George and Alice Sotter are architecture’: work of William Morris, the English (who met at Rudy Brothers, married When Charles Connick died in 1945, William Morris, Arts & Crafts movement, and British and worked together for 40 years). the New York Times reported that he Viollet-le-Duc, and stained glass, gave the keynote address Hunt Studios contributed to the design was “considered the world’s greatest the Artistic Journey before 120 attendees at Calvary of one of the Rose windows and assisted contemporary craftsman in stained Detail of All of Charles J. Episcopal Church on May 24, 2009. with the installation of the Sacred Heart glass.” Connick lived in Pittsburgh Saints window, windows between 1931 and 1954. between the ages of 8 and 32, with the 1939, Charles Connick,” in Boston Calvary Church co-sponsored the event. J. Connick. on Sunday, October Funding for this program and subse- John Kelly of Kelly Art Glass discussed exception of a two-year stay in Boston. Photo courtesy of 18, 2009, at the quent programs was provided in part by the ongoing restoration of the windows. It was in Pittsburgh that Connick was Peter Cormack. Church of Our donations from The Charles J. Connick At Church of the Redeemer, Squirrel educated and learned the glass craft. Hill (1936–37), participants saw the He established his own studio in Boston Saviour, Brookline. The event was Stained Glass Foundation in Boston and several individuals. work of Howard G. Wilbert, a member in 1913, and between 1911 and 1944 sponsored by Back Bay Historical On June 21, Al Tannler, Landmarks’ of the parish. Wilbert was born and designed and made hundreds of extra- and The Charles J. Connick Stained historical collections director, presented educated in Pittsburgh and apprenticed ordinary religious and secular windows Glass Foundation, Ltd. “Sunday was a talk at First Baptist Church exploring with Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios. for Southwestern Pennsylvania sites. inspiring!”, said Milda Richardson, the competing approaches to architec- After serving in World War I, he worked Photo courtesy of The Charles J. Connick Stained Glass president of the New England tural glass design and fabrication in the in Boston at Charles J. Connick Studios Foundation, Ltd., Boston Chapter, Society of Architectural 1890s when Connick learned his craft. “for a time.” He returned to Pittsburgh and rejoined Pittsburgh Stained Glass Historians. To download the lecture: Reverend Gary Denning discussed the were able to fully appreciate the Studios where he was a partner and www.cjconnick.org/WindowsAre symbolism in the windows at First pioneering work of Connick and his chief designer for 35 years. Architecture.pdf. Baptist, all designed and made by contemporaries who revitalized the The culminating event was the Connick in 1911–12. medieval art of stained glass window While in Boston, Al attended the October 25 tour of the Cathedral of On July 12, Anne Madarasz, Heinz making through Arts & Crafts princi- board of directors meeting of the Learning campus, University of History Center curator and museum ples. The tours also confirmed Peter Connick Foundation, held at Rotch Pittsburgh. Participants saw secular director, presented an illustrated lecture Cormack’s statement that “The City and religious windows designed by Library at MIT. Ann Whiteside, highlighting more than two centuries of of Pittsburgh is fortunate to have some Connick in the Stephen Foster Memorial, head librarian, and Jeremy glass production and innovation in the of the very best Modern Gothic build- Cathedral of Learning, and Heinz Grubman, Connick Collection Pittsburgh region. During a gallery tour ings in the USA.” As participants dis- Memorial Chapel. Joan Gaul, author processor, led a tour of the Charles of the Center’s glass exhibit, participants covered, some of the most important of the Heinz Chapel guidebook, and J. Connick Collection at MIT, saw examples of the work of Rudy stained glass artists in the United States Ron Klebick, assistant director of the currently being organized. Brothers, a prominent Pittsburgh glass worked in Pittsburgh and the collection Chapel, told the story of Heinz Chapel’s shop where Connick first apprenticed of architectural glass here is among the Al’s article, “The ‘Autobiography’ of construction and described the 23 in 1894. best anywhere. Wilbur Herbert Burnham, Sr.,” was On September 4, Nick Parrendo, the windows, among Connick’s finest. published in the December 2009 dean of Pittsburgh glazers, who with his As a result of the lectures and tours, issue of The Journal of Stained Glass. family owns and operates Hunt Stained members and friends of Landmarks Glenn Lewis’ photographs of stained glass windows at East Liberty Presbyterian Church are among the illustrations. Glenn is a One New Book, Two Underway: member of Landmarks. The Journal of Stained Glass is archived at the Oakmont, Whirlwind Walk, James D. Van Trump Library. August Wilson Guidebook Detail of one of the five “Apostles’ Creed” windows in Trinity Chapel, its original links-land look. Oakmont “We are thrilled to have his continuing East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Country Club is one of ten National support.” Photo courtesy of glennlewisimages.com Historic Landmarks in Allegheny The BNY Mellon Charitable County and was the first golf club Foundation, Multicultural Arts Initiative, in the nation to be so designated. and Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr. have To order Oakmont, contact Judy Folk: contributed funds to help underwrite 412-828-8000; jfolk@oakmont- August Wilson: Pittsburgh Places in countryclub.org. His Life and Plays, by Laurence A. We are pleased to announce the pub- In October 2008, Landmarks released Glasco and Christopher Rawson. lication of one new book, the reprinting Whirlwind Walk: Architecture and The authors are at work writing the text of another, and the creation of a third. Urban Spaces in Downtown Pittsburgh— for a guidebook that Landmarks hopes Oakmont, by Marino Parascenzo, and by June 2009 all copies had been to publish in December. The Pennsylvania was published in December 2009 by the sold. Therefore, the guide to more than Historical and Museum Commission is Fownes Foundation in cooperation 75 significant downtown places is being considering a proposal from Landmarks with Landmarks. The 288-page book updated and reprinted, thanks to a requesting funds needed for printing. (9" x 12") is illustrated with more 2010 contribution from the Carl Wood In April, we will hear if our request than 260 photos (color and b/w) and Brown Named Fund at Landmarks. is approved. expands upon the sold-out Oakmont “Carl Wood Brown, who lives in To order books published by 100, published in 2003. Oakmont Florida and maintains his love for Landmarks, visit www.phlf.org or includes coverage of the 2007 U.S. Open Pittsburgh, sponsored the first edition contact Frank Stroker: 412-471-5808, and new photographs of the clubhouse of Whirlwind Walk,” said Landmarks ext. 525; [email protected]. interior and course, recently restored to Executive Director Louise Sturgess. HISTORICLANDMARKPLAQUESHISTORICRELIGIOUSPROPERTIESMEMBERSHIP&GIVINGSPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News February 2010 17

Worth Reading Review: The Architecture of Grosvenor Atterbury Albert M. Tannler Frank B. Fairbanks Rail Peter Pennover and Anne Walker. The Architecture of Grosvenor Atterbury. Foreword by Robert A. M. Stern. Transportation Archive W.W. Norton, 2008. Hardcover; 288 pages; 46 color and 343 duotone photographs. $75.00 ISBN 978-0-393-73222-1 Frank B. Fairbanks, Jr. (1930–2005) complete, however the shell of the Wabash Terminal Resurrected New York architect donated his 50-year collection of rail- complex and its structural properties in Drawings Grosvenor Atterbury road memorabilia to Landmarks in have been established. As a Pittsburgher, Alexander Binder made his presence felt 2002, endowing the archive. Every has been intrigued by downtown sites These 11 documents are now part patron who has visited the archive has of the Frank B. Fairbanks Rail Trans- in Pittsburgh. He of former importance that are no more. exhibited at the been impressed and has become a He has spent many hours producing portation Archive and are on view for five Pittsburgh member of Landmarks. 11 document layouts (each 36" x 60") visitors to see. As Mr. Binder learns of each floor of the Wabash Terminal, more, he will be updating his drawings. Architectural Club Railroad Timetables formerly on the corner of Liberty Please contact Librarian Judith Harvey Exhibitions held Worldwide Avenue and Ferry (now Stanwix) Street, ([email protected]; between 1900 and 1910; he 412-471-5808) if you have any infor- For those interested in railroad timetables downtown. (Gateway Four and the served on the housing committee mation to share with Mr. Binder and timetable collecting, the Frank B. entrance to the Gateway T Station now of the influential Pittsburgh Survey regarding the building use and floor Fairbanks Rail Transportation Archive, occupy the site). He only has placed (1907–08); and, in rapid succession layouts of the Wabash Terminal. one of two libraries at Landmarks, architectural elements and space between 1904 and 1907, he designed contains thousands of timetables, single allotments that four buildings in Pittsburgh for the sheets, folders, and soft-bound editions. can be verified by Phipps Pennsylvania Land Trust: the The collection encompasses railroads research. Since no Bessemer Building (1904–05), Fulton complete set of worldwide, past and present. Some of Building (1905–06), Manufacturers the highlights are: the Wabash Building (1906–07), and Natatorium Terminal building • Official Guides (1871, 89, 96; 1904, architectural (1907–08). In an article on these 14, 24, 29, 30, 33, 39, 44 and up to drawings seems to buildings published in 2004, and including 1976); exist, he has I lamented: “No book has been • more than 450 Pennsylvania Railroad pulled together written about Grosvenor Atterbury timetables to parts north, east and scant information (1869–1956), who designed buildings west (1942–62); found in many of unusual diversity and character, places to compile although his work was frequently • passenger timetables for more than the drawings. The 140 different railroads worldwide; and written about during his lifetime and drawings are not is mentioned briefly in histories of • employee timetables for more than American architecture.” 150 railroads worldwide. The palatial Wabash Terminal Building was designed by St. Louis architect Theodore C. Link for George Jay Gould’s foredoomed Wabash-Pittsburgh Railroad. It opened Peter Pennover and Anne Walker have Assorted copies from the years in 1904, closed as a railroad passenger terminal facility in 1908, was damaged by filled the void and have done so in a 1985–90 of First Edition, the National two fires in 1946, and was demolished in 1953. The Wabash Bridge, constructed publication that is a comprehensive, Newsletter for Timetable Collectors, are over the Monongahela in 1904 as part of the railroad enterprise, was demolished well-organized, beautifully written, full of wonderful data. Every timetable in 1948; only the piers remain. is housed under the specific railroad and superbly illustrated account of name, thus retrieval for the patron is Atterbury’s rich architectural legacy. a fast process. Long Island mansions, Manhattan townhouses, planned communities, Wanted: Biographical Sketches museums, hospitals, commercial buildings, model tenements, and of Railroad Workers innovative experiments with low-cost If you know of a family member or friend who worked in any area of the pre-fabricated concrete housing are railroad industry, please e-mail (or mail) thoroughly explicated and illustrated. a biographical sketch (one page or The chapters are arranged by building more) to Judith Harvey, librarian of the type, and a catalogue raisonné of the Frank B. Fairbanks Rail Transportation architect’s work from 1894 to 1951 Archive: [email protected] or allows the reader to place the diverse PHLF, 100 W. Station Square Drive, commissions in chronological order. Suite 450, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Courtesy of Alexander Binder Along with the name of the railroad Atterbury’s four Pittsburgh commis- worker and basic biographical informa- sions are discussed in the book. This tion, please identify the rail name and is fortunate because only the Fulton location and describe the person’s expe- Building—now the Renaissance riences during his/her working years. Pittsburgh Hotel—remains of the We are interested in archiving informa- row of Atterbury buildings that lined tion about the chefs, men who laid the Fort Duquesne Boulevard. tracks, ticket sellers, engineers, round house workers, secretaries, porters, yard men, officers, dispatchers, etc. Each Wayne A. Cole, Ghost Rails person’s name will be entered in our VI Harmony Route. database and all biographies will be Shown above is one of the 11 con- ColeBooks, Darlington, PA, 2009. included in a notebook made available Hardcover; 272 pages; more than 600 b/w to library patrons. By submitting a struction documents of the former Wabash Railroad Terminal, composed and color images; 8 1/2" x 11"; $48.00. biographical sketch to us, you will be ISBN 0-9727397-5-0 helping to preserve rail history. by Alexander Binder, a graduate of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and We thank the author for employee of Gerard Associates Architects. The newspaper articles donating Ghost Rails VI to the are from the Frank B. Fairbanks Rail Transportation Archive. Fairbanks Rail Transportation Archive, where the five previous volumes are already housed. Ghost Rails VI covers the geographic area that the Fairbanks Archive Visit the Frank B. Fairbanks Rail Transportation Archive does not cover for trolleys and trains: Open Wednesdays by appointment: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Harmony Route, which is part of the “Abandoned Railroad Series of the Use of the archive is free to members of Landmarks. Ohio and Pennsylvania State Line.” Non-members: $10 for 3 visits. Contact Librarian Judith Harvey: [email protected] or call (continued on page 19) Al Tannler: 412-471-5808, ext. 515. 18 PHLF News February 2010 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FARM & LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

is now in the William R. Oliver Special Collections Room. The 1897 Architectural Exhibition of Pittsburg, Pa. was held in the Carnegie Art Gallery of the Carnegie Library, Allegheny City, September 16 through September 25, 1897. The catalog lists 146 entries accompanied by 50 illustra- tions of the work of 21 Pittsburgh architects representing 16 firms. The event received substantial newspaper coverage. According to the Evening Record: “About 200 invitations have been sent out for the opening night.” The sponsor of the event was the Pittsburgh architectural magazine The Builder, and some of Pittsburgh’s leading architects—most were members of the AIA chapter—exhibited. Exhibitors were Alden & Harlow, Bartberger & East, Rutan & Russell, First Lutheran Church (1896–97) still stands at 101 Custer Avenue in Vandergrift, The Vandergrift Building (1889–92) at H. D. Gilchrist, J. E. Allison, Long & where Landmarks is at work (see page 7). Illustrations from 1897 Architectural Exhibition 323 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, has been Carroll, Frederick Osterling, Riddell & Catalogue, courtesy of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, William R. Oliver Special Collections Room. demolished. Kiern, James T. Steen, Edward Stotz, Photos by B. Glenn Lewis©2010/glennlewisimages.com T. D. Evans, Charles W. Bier, John T. Comes, F. H. De Arment and U. J. L. Peoples. W. Ross Procter is not listed among the exhibitors but three of his The “First” Architectural Exhibition designs were illustrated in the catalog. According to the Pittsburgh Leader: in Pittsburgh The idea of an architectural exhibit is by no means new, as New York and Boston Albert M. Tannler hold successful exhibitions each year. To Mr. T. M. Walker, business manager In 1897 an architectural exhibition was of Architects (WPAA). Orth mentions of the Builder, the leading architectural held in Pittsburgh, and 112 years later, two public exhibitions held prior to publication of western Pennsylvania, in 2009, we discovered it! 1898. The first of these was held in the belongs the credit of inaugurating the Extant documentation had indicated offices of WPAA in the Penn Building movement in this city, and in spite of the that the first major architectural exhibi- (706–710 Penn Avenue), in the spring opposition of some members of the tion in Pittsburgh had been held in 1898. of 1889. No records of this exhibit have architectural club of this city, success “A Century of Architectural Exhibitions been found and the venue suggests a has attended his efforts. at The Carnegie: 1893–1993,” Carnegie modest event. Orth also mentions an Magazine (November/December 1993), exhibition the WPAA sponsored at the The 1897 exhibition appears to have written by Christopher Monkhouse to Second Pittsburgh Exposition, held been the most ambitious architectural celebrate the opening of the Heinz September 3 through October 18, 1890 exhibition held in Pittsburgh up to that Architectural Center in the Carnegie at the Exposition Building. This suggests time. Members of the AIA Chapter Museum of Art, states: an event of some magnitude and sizable could not agree when to hold their first attendance. However, there is no mention exhibition; 21 architects, supported by the architectural drawings, models and of an architectural exhibition in the The Builder, participated in the 1897 photographs shown [in the Fine Arts Handbook and Guide of Pittsburgh show. It doubtless was the catalyst Building at the Chicago World’s Fair] Exposition 1890, nor have any news- that led to the 1898 First Annual helped to sow additional seeds for the paper or journal accounts of an archi- Architectural Exhibition. That exhibi- architectural exhibitions at Carnegie tectural exhibition been located. The tion, held May 2 through 31, 1898, and Institute starting in 1898. Initially WPAA affiliated with the American officially sponsored by the Pittsburgh organized by the Pittsburgh Chapter Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1891 Chapter, AIA, flaunted both pedigree of the American Institute of Architects, and became the Western Pennsylvania and numbers: Robert Peabody of regular surveys of contemporary Chapter, AIA. In 1896 it changed its Boston, John Galen Howard of New architecture became the responsibility name to Pittsburgh Chapter, AIA. York, and Walter Cope of Philadelphia of the Pittsburgh Architectural Club This makes the discovery of an archi- were the judges and 766 entries from beginning in 1900. The 1898 exhibition was not the tectural exhibition held in Pittsburgh in architects throughout the United States With the exception of the Second first architectural exhibition, however. 1897 all the more exciting; it was not were displayed. Pittsburgh Architectural Club George Orth’s article, “The Pittsburgh sponsored by the AIA chapter and is Exhibition of 1903, held downtown Chapter of the American Institute of not mentioned by Orth. The exhibition at Wunderly Art Galleries (337 Sixth Architects and its Predecessors,” published catalog was found in the Carnegie Avenue), architectural exhibitions in the Interstate Architect and Builder Library of Pittsburgh stacks by Reference were held biannually or annually at on November 4, 1899, gives a history of Services Librarian Deborah Rogers and the Carnegie Art Museum between the organization, established in 1887 as 1898 and 1917. the Western Pennsylvania Association THESOCIETYFOR L a n d m a r k s THE PRESERVATION OF w e l c o m e s THE DUQUESNE INCLINE Citizens Bank Gifts to Landmarks ESB Bank Dedicated to the preservation FHLBank Pittsburgh of that which cannot be replaced We thank Albert C. and Margaret Van Dusen for a gift of artwork. Graham Realty Company The following people donated to the Frank B. Fairbanks Rail Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Transportation Archive: Molly’s Trolleys • F. L. Haus Company gave reproductions of five architectural drawings Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership For a membership of the historic train station in Washington, PA. as Corporate Member please phone • Alexander Binder gave 11 drawings of the Wabash Terminal Building. Benefactors 412-381-1665 • Wayne A. Cole, John Eichleay, Judith Esposito, Joan Fairbanks, William S. Garrett, Jr., Douglas Mahrer, Christopher Milne, Richard M. Scaife, Thank you for helping us and Gregory C. Yochum gave books and other printed materials. protect the places that make Pittsburgh home. HISTORICLANDMARKPLAQUESHISTORICRELIGIOUSPROPERTIESMEMBERSHIP&GIVINGSPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News February 2010 19

Worth Reading (continued from page 17)

Franklin Toker, Pittsburgh: A New Portrait. University of Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, PA, 2009. Hardcover; 528 pages; 320 color photos and 20 color maps; 7" x 10"; $34.95. ISBN 978-0-8229-4371-6 As the publisher notes: “Substantial portions of this book are adapted from . . . David S. Bissell house, 108 Woodland Pittsburgh: An Urban Portrait, Road, in 1897 (left) and in 2009 (above). originally published by Penn State University Press in 1986, and reprinted by University of Pittsburgh Press in 1989.” A New Portrait, while 7. J. W. Painter residence, McKeesport; organized into geographical areas, 8. D. McK. Lloyd residence, n.p.; moves beyond the survey/guidebook 9. J. L. Schwartz, summer home, format of its predecessor, revises and “Hillcrest,” Port Hope, Ontario, expands the content, and replaces Canada; and black and white photographs and The Builder— 10. H. C. Bughman, summer home, maps with mostly color illustrations. Melrose Farm, Greensburg. (Landmarks provided some of the Lost and Found The J. W. Painter residence of 1895 photos.) The author is professor of is listed in the Floyd book under his son, the history of art and architecture at the University of Pittsburgh and Albert M. Tannler Robert, and still stands at 637 Shaw Avenue, McKeesport. The Lloyd resi- serves on Landmarks’ Historic Plaque dence has not been located. The Kuhn, Designation Committee. The discovery of the 1897 Pittsburgh building (1908), now owned by Market Curry, Gordon, and Scott residences architectural exhibition (see page 18) at Fifth, L.P. (see page 3). and the Dorset Hotel are gone. Only a sponsored by The Builder magazine was Although the firm’s papers are lost, two-story, two-bay brick fragment of Quentin R. Skrabec, Jr., a rare moment of recovery. The only Professor Floyd used various sources to the Schwab house remains, attached H. J. Heinz: A Biography. copies of this Pittsburgh publication prepare a catalogue raisonné, under- to the First Presbyterian Church of McFarland & Co, Inc., standing that it would be comprehensive known to exist locally date from volume Duquesne. The Bughman summer Jefferson, NC, 2009; Softcover; 20, published in 1904. Might there be rather than complete. Although the home near Greensburg survives as 291 pages; 45 b/w photos; earlier issues somewhere? That question December 1903 issue of The Builder Aestique Medical Center and Spa, 6" x 9"; $39.95. led to an online search and the 2009 illustrated buildings known to have been and the Schwartz summer home, ISBN: 978-0-7864-4178-5 discovery that four earlier volumes were designed by Alden & Harlow, the three “Hillcrest,” is a bed and breakfast. An associate professor of in the University of Notre Dame Library earlier issues illustrated 11 hitherto The eleventh building is the in South Bend, Indiana. unidentified Alden & Harlow buildings. 1895 David S. Bissell residence, business at the University Thanks to interlibrary loan, Carnegie Ten of the “new” buildings—some 108 Woodland Road, now known of Findlay and the Mellon University Architecture Archives addresses or locations were found in to be the work of Longfellow, Alden & author of more than was able to borrow the following city directories and plat books and Harlow. It was exhibited and illustrated 20 books in the fields of business and volumes of The Builder: A Journal for additional information was provided in the 1897 architectural exhibition industrial history and management, Architects, Builders, and All Interested by Mary Beth Pastorius and Clinton (see page 18), the mystery of its design Skrabec provides much information in the Building Industry, published Piper—are: revealed in both of our 2009 discoveries. about the operation of the Heinz monthly by the Builder Company (409 1. Mr. James S. Kuhn residence, In Pittsburgh’s Landmark Architecture: company not contained in the 1973 and 411 Market Street, T. M. Walker, 4902 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh; The Historic Buildings of Pittsburgh biography by Robert C. Alberts, Business Manager): and Allegheny County (PHLF 1997), 2. Mr. H. M. Curry residence, The Good Provider: H. J. Heinz and • Volume 15, No. 2 (May 1901); Walter C. Kidney described the Bissell Homewood Avenue near Penn His 57 Varieties. Skrabec details the • a Supplement to Volume 15; Avenue, Pittsburgh; house as an “accomplished work in the Shingle Style” but listed no architect. development of a company familiar • Volume 18, No. 6 (March 1903); and 3. Mr. J. E. Schwab residence, Duquesne It’s good to know. for its ketchup and pickles, but less • Volume 19, No. 9 (December 1903). Avenue, Duquesne; well known for its innovative The first three volumes discussed and 4. Mr. Geo. B. Gordon residence, management, production, marketing, illustrated the work of the architectural Wilkins Avenue near Fifth Avenue, and distribution techniques. firm of Alden & Harlow; the fourth Pittsburgh; volume illustrated buildings erected by 5. Mr. Wm. Scott residence, 817 Bidwell A. & S. Wilson Co., who also con- Avenue, Pittsburgh; J. K. Folmar I, California, Pa., structed many Alden & Harlow build- 6. A. W. Mellon, Dorset Hotel, 1899, 1849–1881: The History of ings. It seemed likely that these volumes 40 Commerce Street, Pittsburgh; a Boat Building Town. belonged to someone interested in Alden Yohogania Press, California, & Harlow buildings, who acquired the PA, 2009. Softcover; volumes and eventually donated them 466 pages; 28 b/w images; to Notre Dame. The two-story brick fragment of the 6" x 9"; $29.95. The firm of Alden & Harlow Schwab house (right) juts out from the ISBN 978-0-9630513-5-6 First Presbyterian Church of Duquesne. (1896–1927) and its predecessor Dr. Folmar is emeritus Longfellow, Alden & Harlow The J. E. Schwab house (below) as shown professor of history at (1887–1896) were the subject of in The Brickbuilder (November 1902). Courtesy of Carnegie Mellon University Architecture Archives Architecture after Richardson: California University of Regionalism before Modernism— Pennsylvania. His fascinating book Longfellow, Alden, and Harlow in focuses on the founding of a small Boston and Pittsburgh, by Margaret borough—California—and its Henderson Floyd, published by the boat-building yard on the University of Chicago Press in associa- Monongahela River, beginning in tion with Landmarks in 1994. Alden & 1849. The book is cleverly arranged: Harlow was the city’s leading architec- 14 chapters chronicle the 132 steam- tural firm between 1896 and 1908. boats built between 1851 and 1879 Among their most prominent works still and flashbacks to newspaper stories standing are the Duquesne Club and early borough records reveal the (1887–89), the Carnegie Library and social, political, and educational Institute (1891–1907), many Sewickley and East End residences (1896–1908), issues relating to the history of the Carnegie Branch Libraries the steamboats and river men. (1898–1903), and the Peoples Savings The 28-page appendices are most Bank Building, now the Bank Tower informative. (1901–1902). Alden & Harlow also designed the Regal Shoe Company 20 PHLF News February 2010 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FARM & LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

Preservation Scene Good News Worth Noting Our Public Testimony Demolished Allegheny Commons In 2009, Landmarks’ staff advocated for Pedestrian Bridge keeping the Carnegie Branch Libraries and The decorative concrete-arch pedestrian the Fort Pitt Museum open; opposed the bridge, built by the City in the early 1900s mass demolition of vacant properties on over the railroad tracks that slice through the North Side; and supported nominations the West Common (part of the Allegheny for City-Designated Historic Structures Commons on Pittsburgh’s North Side), for the Old Stone Tavern (see adjacent has been allowed to deteriorate and will story); the former St. Mary’s Academy probably be demolished. The Allegheny (1854), 340 46th Street, Lawrenceville; Commons Initiative (ACI), a program of Old Stone Tavern the Workingman’s Saving Bank (1901), the Northside Leadership Conference, and 800 East Ohio Street, Northside; and “The public process worked,” said other Northside preservationists do not the Paramount Film Exchange (1920s), Landmarks General Counsel Anne Nelson, want the City to demolish the bridge with- 1727 Boulevard of the Allies, the Bluff. upon the successful 2009 nomination of out a plan to replace it. Ever since the park The first three nominations were successful, Mann’s Hotel, McKees Rocks, in 1989 the Old Stone Tavern on Greentree Road was designed in 1867, there has been a and the Paramount nomination was as a City Historic Structure. When the pedestrian bridge at that site, allowing tentatively approved by City Council on building owner had requested a permit Mann’s Hotel (1803? – 2009) people to cross safely over the railroad tracks January 20. to demolish the building, preservationist Despite efforts over the years by the Mann from East Ohio Street to Lake Elizabeth. John DeSantis filed a City Historic family, Landmarks President Arthur P. The City has funds to demolish the bridge Structure nomination and Landmarks Tear Down or Restore? Ziegler, Jr., and Catherine Baker Knoll but has not committed funds to designing and others voiced their support. After reading Paul O’Neill’s opinion piece when she was Lieutenant Governor, a and building a new pedestrian structure. The Old Stone Tavern likely dates (New York Times, December 9, 2009) feasible plan was never found for saving The character of the Commons was back to 1793 and was included in both suggesting that the federal government the historic tavern at 23 Singer Avenue. further threatened when, in 2009, of Landmarks’ architectural surveys of reimburse cities and towns who hire unem- When its doom seemed to be sealed, preser- Duquesne Light proposed building a Allegheny County and in Pittsburgh’s ployed people to tear down abandoned vationist Mike Shealey and others devel- truck-sized crossover station on the lawn Landmark Architecture (PHLF 1997). buildings, Landmarks President Arthur P. oped a plan to salvage what could be saved of the park’s East Commons. ACI and According to an article by Tony LaRussa Ziegler, Jr. replied: “wouldn’t it be better to and document the building as it was taken the community successfully defeated that in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review train the unemployed to learn real skills down. But, surprisingly, Mann’s Hotel was plan, although final placement of the unit (March 5, 2009): “Presidents George restoring rather than the brute force of demolished by McKees Rocks authorities in is still to be determined. Washington and Ulysses S. Grant, and demolishing? The principle means of reviv- the early hours of October 10, 2009. novelist Charles Dickens, might have been ing cities and towns that has worked for the Mann’s Hotel was included in Pittsburgh’s Pittsburgh Brewing Company guests of the Old Stone Inn. The tavern past half century is to restore them. It’s the Landmark Architecture: The Historic might have played a pivotal role in the historic architecture that attracts people.” Buildings of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Landmarks and others are encouraging the Whiskey Rebellion [of 1794]. . . . A 1793 Arthur’s opinion piece was published by the County, by Walter C. Kidney (PHLF 1997). owners of the historic Pittsburgh Brewing Company at 3340 Liberty Avenue to find a accounts ledger from the tavern that was Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (January 17). way to preserve some of the most architec- discovered at the Carnegie Library of turally significant buildings. The owners Pittsburgh indicated that among its regular Mellon Square Symposium customers were local farmers, businessmen, closed the Pittsburgh Brewing Company in The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC) Endangered generals, and Indians.” June 2009 and subsequently announced hosted a symposium on November 5–7, As a result of the designation, the build- plans to demolish the buildings. Pittsburgh 2009: “Mellon Square: Preserving, ing owner cannot demolish the building or Brewing Company, dating from 1888 and Interpreting, and Managing a Modern alter its exterior without permission from after, is included in Pittsburgh’s Landmark Icon.” PPC envisions restoring Mellon the Historic Review Commission. Architecture (PHLF 1997) and was nomi- Square where possible “to recapture the nated on January 6 as a City Historic strength of its original design.” It was Structure. Hollywood Theatre designed by James A. Mitchell for Mitchell Dormont’s Hollywood Theatre at & Ritchey, architects, in 1953–55, with Mellon Arena 1449 Potomac Avenue has been restored. Simonds & Simonds as landscape archi- The Sports and Exhibition Authority Visit www.hollywooddormont.com for a tects, and is the earliest surviving example held a discussion regarding the future schedule of classic films (and special events of an urban garage/park in the U.S. of Mellon Arena on January 19, to be including dinners by Enrico’s Biscotti). followed by a series of public meetings. The theatre seats are large and comfortable Former St. Nicholas Church and the sound system is state-of-the art. Michael Baker Jr., Inc. is completing a Lamar Advertising, a billboard company, The Art Deco theatre is splendid, afford- Section 106 Review for Mellon Arena. intends to purchase the St. Nicholas Church able, and conveniently located. Designed in 1954 by Mitchell & Ritchey property on East Ohio Street from the Hulton Bridge and completed in 1961, Mellon Arena is Catholic Diocese. The property includes During a presentation at Oakmont Country endangered due to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Beneficial the former church of 1901—designated a Club on December 8, 2009 to community plan to redevelop the site adjacent to City Historic Structure in 2001—an empty their new arena. In 2003, Pittsburgh’s Building representatives and PennDOT officials, The German rectory, a double garage, and a grotto. CMU civil engineering students proposed City Council rejected efforts to designate Lamar intends to use the land at the site Mellon Arena as a City Historic Structure. Beneficial that the Hulton Bridge of 1909 be con- Building of 1881 to erect billboards, but is working with verted to pedestrian use, promoting heritage at 1505–07 East The Preserve Croatian Heritage Foundation tourism and providing a connection to the B. F. Jones Cottage, Carson Street and Northside Leadership Conference, proposed Allegheny River Trail. This can Cresson, PA received a City who are developing plans for a National only happen if an organization comes Immigration Museum in the former church. Preservation Pennsylvania and the of Pittsburgh forward to assume ownership of the bridge. National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Based on a community survey, the students are helping Cresson Area Historical Preservation reported that 88% of citizens agreed that Association (CAHA) to raise $100,000 to Award in 2009. “funds currently set aside for demolishing save the Benjamin Franklin Jones Cottage South Side Local the Hulton Bridge should instead be used to from demolition. Designed in 1887 in Development convert it into a pedestrian and cyclist-only CORRECTION: On page 22 (PHLF News, the Queen Anne style and listed on the Company crossing.” PennDOT plans to build a new No. 175, April 2009), we noted a similarity National Register of Historic Places, (SSLDC) bridge next to the Hulton Bridge and then between the lone Bellefield Church tower at the cottage was owned by B. F. Jones accepted the demolish the historic structure in 2012. Fifth and S. Bellefield Avenues in Oakland (1824–1903), a founder of Jones & award on behalf of the development team, The Hulton Bridge is the oldest active truss and the tower of St. James Church in Paris, Laughlin Steel in Pittsburgh. Benjamin including TREK Development Group and bridge over the Allegheny River, the first and implied that a church was no longer Henry Harrison made a speech from the SSLDC as owners, Guardian Construction major bridge designed by Allegheny part of the Bellefield building. Members Jean balcony, accepting his party’s nomination Management Services as general contractor, County, and an Oakmont landmark. Thomas and Martha Berg called to clarify for president. The fundraising goal is and UpStreet Architects (with Michael that the Bellefield tower structure is a vacant, $100 apiece from 1,000 people. Questions: Eversmeyer as historic preservation consul- stand-alone tower, but the new structure [email protected]. Donations may tant). Carson Street Deli, Owen’s Cleaners, which sits just a few feet behind the tower be sent to Preservation Pennsylvania, and Cardinal Resources (environmental is known as Bellefield Towers and the 257 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, consulting) and are among the tenants. Community of Reconciliation Building. Urban noting “Jones Cottage.” Landmarks extended a $250,000 loan to Design Associates Architects incorporated the SSLDC in 2004 to help it purchase the Bellefield tower with the new building as a vacant building. symbol to remember the former Bellefield Church and to honor the Community of Todd Wilson (far left), advisor, with Reconciliation Church, which is celebrating CMU students Gabriella Briffa, Andrew Ko, its 40th anniversary this year. Jon Narolilli, and Christine Peters. HISTORICLANDMARKPLAQUESHISTORICRELIGIOUSPROPERTIESMEMBERSHIP&GIVINGSPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News February 2010 21

Looking Back: Recent Awards and Compliments

Last year marked the 45th anniversary of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. As we carried on with our work, we won one major award for our organization (plus one for Market at Fifth; see page 3) and received many compliments worth sharing. Cindy Esser Plaza, South Side: Landmarks, the Urban Redevelopment Fundraising Authority of Pittsburgh, and Mainstreets Professionals Honor Pittsburgh will partner again in 2010 to offer Landmarks the popular “Walking Our Mainstreets” tours The Western PA Chapter of the Association of (see page 24). Fundraising Professionals (AFP) named Landmarks its 2009 Outstanding Philanthropic Organization for: • its exemplary record of civic responsibility in support of philanthropic causes; • its demonstrated generosity to substantially impact regional nonprofit programs; • encouraging and motivating others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement; . . . your assembly of Pittsburgh memorabilia is Program Compliments outstanding! . . . You’ve also reminded me again of • distinguishing itself by encouraging creative and what worthy work has been done over the years by innovative programs; and Here are some excerpts from a few of the many the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. e-mails, evaluation forms, and thank you notes we • advancing philanthropy in general. —David McCullough, in a letter of thanks dated received in 2009 in regard to our education programs Arthur P. Ziegler, Jr., president and co-founder July 7, 2009 to Michael Connors (see pages 14–15). of Landmarks, accepted the award on behalf of our trustees, staff, and members on November 11, 2009, Thank you for setting the gold standard for what • Thank you for helping me see Pittsburgh in a whole during a ceremony and reception at the Sheraton a preservation organization can and should be. new light. This [teacher in-service] has been a very Hotel in Station Square, a facility that would not —Peter Brink, Senior Vice President, Programs, meaningful and worthwhile experience. exist, incidentally, had it not been for Landmarks’ National Trust for Historic Preservation, September 24, 2009 —Kathy Mancuso development of Station Square. George J. Omiros, AFP Awards Committee Chair, wrote in his letter to We had a wonderful long weekend in and near your • Thank you for your spirited and informational tour Arthur: “Your contributions to our region are truly city. . . . One thing I noticed is how many important outstanding and deserving of recognition.” of downtown Pittsburgh. It was a great introduction Pittsburgh preservation milestones not only were to the city . . . . advocated by your organization, but implemented —Coro Fellows by you. Very impressive! —Rosalie Harris, Chicago, IL, October 18, 2009 Quotes Worth Sharing • I personally love those walking tours. —Kathleen Wendell, Heinz History Center Thank you for the efforts of Landmarks on behalf A major economic success utilizing preservation of historic neighborhoods. . . . programs has come to mind recently (thanks to inter- Even after the previous successful preservation national media focus on Pittsburgh, PA, because it was • It really was a great urban adventure. efforts here, there remains such great opportunity for the site of the G-20 international economic summit in —Councilman Bill Peduto redevelopment and investment in Manchester, and so September.) . . . The change in image is due to a large many buildings to be saved. Please keep the demolition degree to the impressive preservation projects and • Everyone at the Churchill Wilkins Rotary Luncheon efforts at bay until a comprehensive city-wide preserva- programs of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks really enjoyed your enthusiasm and your passion to tion plan is in place . . . . Foundation because it is through such efforts that preserve the Pittsburgh landscape. Great job! —Mark Tomlinson, March 12, 2009 people have become inspired and more committed to —Tom Koenig their community. This makes a place more attractive to residents and business investment. The groundwork What a battle this has been to save Turtle Creek High • The walking tour today was amazing; I never thought School. As I sat in the audience last night listening to has been laid and more good things are sure to come. I would enjoy living in a city, but I find Pittsburgh to all of the community leaders singing the praises of the Another American city is on the rebound, thanks to be a sophisticated, yet humble city. new beginning for our school and the Woodland Hills Arthur Ziegler and the organization he has directed —Jennifer Ayers, Duquesne University School District, I thought how instrumental Pittsburgh since its founding in 1964. History & Landmarks Foundation was in making —Patricia H. Gay, Executive Director, this all happen with all of your sound advice and Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, • Also, I wanted to tell you I think your walking knowledge. The support and encouragement of Preservation in Print, November 2009 tour information on your Web site that can be Landmarks was a key component in our battle to downloaded is fantastic. . . . Your information was make a run-away declining school district stand up I knew Jamie Van Trump and Arthur Ziegler in the the easiest and most complete to access. and take notice that they had a gem of a building in early years and of Landmarks’ struggle in the 1960s —Susan Karas, The Bank of New York Mellon their midst, that could be repurposed. . . . Saving one and early 1970s. I never dreamed it would take on great building changed everything! this proportion and have such impact, 45 years later. • This was a great opportunity to explore a —Bob Mock, Committee to Save —Harry C. Goldby, Retired Professor (University of neighborhood that is definitely “off the radar” Turtle Creek High School, May 7, 2009 Pittsburgh and Chatham University), November 2009 beyond Grandview Avenue. I loved the combination of history, architectural detail, and vision for the Hi Arthur. Stuck in the Chicago Airport en route to Given Landmarks’ achievements, every day should future that Karen [education coordinator at NT Trustees meeting in Kansas City, I am filling the be a party! Landmarks’ metal was tempered in what Landmarks] presented. time with a thorough reading of Landmarks’ recent economically and socially was the harshest environ- —Hilary Domencic, Shaler Area High School newsletter. Once again, you all are achieving more— ment in the U.S. It is strong stuff and, consequently, and on more fronts—than anyone in the field. I wanted I think, many good things are ahead. In a consump- • My nine-year-old son attends Eisenhower to write especial congratulations and kudos for your tion-driven society that by default is increasingly Elementary in Upper St. Clair and they did the tour renovations at Fifth & Forbes. How totally satisfying, homogenized and pre-packaged, Landmarks serves [Downtown Dragons] last week. My son is already all these years later. Fantastic! Share my congratulations as a template for any city’s first, last, and best chance a history buff, and the tour was wonderful. He and enormous respect with the rest of your most to hold onto its identity—and thus viability. talked about it all week and peppered me with impressive team. —Nathaniel Guest, Secretary and Incorporator, trivia questions afterwards to test my knowledge —Wendy Nicholas, Director, Northeast Office, Pennhurst Memorial & Preservation Society, of downtown landmarks. I’m sure my husband and National Trust for Historic Preservation, May 13, 2009 December 9, 2009 I will be retracing his steps on the tour so he can share his newly-gained knowledge. —Kara D. Rutowski, The Early Learning Institute 22 PHLF News February 2010 ADVOCACY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION EASEMENTS EDUCATION & RESEARCH FARM & LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

In Memoriam

Michael D. Eversmeyer (1953–2009) Washington, D.C. native Michael Eversmeyer became one of the most Welcome New Members (January 23, 2009 – December 31, 2009) knowledgeable people about Pittsburgh’s history and architecture. He and his Members are vital to the work and growth of Landmarks. Many members volunteer their time to help with family came to Pittsburgh in 1985, when educational programs, office work, and preservation projects. By joining, each person demonstrates his/her belief he accepted the job as historic preserva- in our mission—and contributes to a strong, collective voice for historic preservation in the Pittsburgh region. tion planner for the City of Pittsburgh. He joined Landmarks in 1987 and was Lu Ann Abelson Stuart L. Knoop among our select group of Award of I’m happy about Dan Adamski Linda and Alan Komm becoming a member of Merit recipients. Michael was a member Samantha Albert Kara Konieczny and eventually chairman of the Historic William Andrews Aaron Kovalchick such a wonderful organization. Review Commission, the author of a Lisa Austin Mark Kratt and J. David Gwynn, Jr. I’m working on Pittsburgh postcard book and of about Jennifer Ayers Robert Kreke my friends to become 20 National Register nominations (all Don and Anne Backenstow Scott Kresge members also! meticulously researched and beautifully Barbara A. Baer Richard Krug and William Gebauer Troy Bailey Yoni Krupski —Susan Karas (a Friday and Saturday written), and an architect, consultant, Thomas and Patricia Baker Shannon Kuhns walking tour participant), Trafford, PA and educator. When he died on August 2, Nancy Bakewell Lauren M. Lamendola 2009, Pittsburgh lost a patient, thoughtful, Carol Barbarino Marina Persic Lehn tireless advocate for historic preservation. Samantha Barber James Lennon The Urban League of Greater Margaret Behrens Brady Lutsko Pittsburgh Charter School Nicholas Bello Catherine Martin and Howard and Jane Voigt Vitto Beneccio Robert Greenberg Victoria Walker Sean Berry Hank Martin Stephanie Walsh William Boger Lorraine McCarthy and Frank Kosela Anthony Waters Belinda Bombrisk Kody McConnell Louise Wells Lauren Borrelli Benjamin Messer Dorothy West Michael E. Braxton Melissa Milberger Elizabeth Wheatley John W. Bush, Jr. and family Bethany E. Miller Nicole Widdowson Ruth Byrd-Smith Evan Miller Chad and Dae Wilshire Ali Callahan Judith Miller Nancy Wilson Aleksandra Carapella Adam Mobley Adria Zern Liam Carstens Moon Area School District Brigitte and Chad Chalmers and family Mount Lebanon Montessori School Christopher J. Chapman Bradley Myser Corporate Members ©1978 Clyde Hare Isabelle Chartier Mary A. Navarro Benefactors Vincent Ciaramella Dotty Nielsen Citizens Bank Susan O’Toole Clyde W. “Red” Hare (1927–2009) Cecil Elementary School Graham Realty Company Central Elementary School Milton Ogot, AIA Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Documentary photographer Clyde Hare Otto H. Chu and Victoria Lee— Original Church of God Deliverance Molly’s Trolleys died on October 14, 2009. The Bloomington, Chu Investment Counsel, Inc. David and Michelle Panasiuk Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Indiana native came to Pittsburgh in 1950 Sophia Ciocca Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Pangburn as a member of the Pittsburgh Photographic Rob and Eileen Coe Patrons Library Project. In his own words he “made Ann Councill Dollar Bank up his mind to take one great photograph Gwyn Cready I stopped by the office Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of each day, one that would live, would be Wilhelmina Cruise and Frank [Stroker] was helpful Commerce simple, would have something to say.” Maile Cupo Matthews Educational & Charitable In 1994 Landmarks published Clyde Hare’s Charles Dailey and hospitable. Trust Pittsburgh: Four Decades of Pittsburgh, Ron DaParma I filled my own personal library VisitPittsburgh Frozen in Light as a sampling of the hun- Christopher and Deborah Davis with more wonderful dreds of thousands of photos documenting Partners Cornelia Davis PHLF publications! Pittsburgh’s Renaissance, the heroics of Scott Dietz African American Chamber of steel-making, the beauty and grandeur of Alice Doolittle and Tim Pearce Will have to stop again. Commerce the landscape, and the variety and richness Elisabeth A. Dorman Keep up the good work. Alco Parking Corporation of everyday life. A nationally recognized Katherine O. Dorman Allegheny Valley Bank of Pittsburgh free-lance photographer, Clyde was equally Laura M. Dorman —Richard Krug, McKeesport, PA The Buncher Company at ease with Pittsburgh’s elite, steelworkers, Maureen Dowd Burrell Group, Inc. and neighborhood kids. He took great Andrew B. Ferguson Chatham University pleasure in life and, through his art, made Chatham Village Homes, Inc. Robert C. Ferguson Joseph Paviglianiti countless moments in Pittsburgh’s life Crossgates, Inc. Marc and Nancy Fetterman Ben Peoples memorable for us all. Duquesne Light, A DQE Company Deanna Fleming Abby Perrott Ellwood Group, Inc. Jacque Foradori Kay Pickard evolve environment::architecture Lynette Furukawa Donnie Day Pomeroy Hazel Peters (1928–2009) Ferry Electric Company John and Melissa Gallagher Kara K. Prentice Forest City Commercial A longtime member of Landmarks and of Valerie Gaydos Pamela Price Management, Inc. Woodville Plantation’s Neville House Deb Gross Paul G. Regan F. L. Haus Company Associates (NHA), Hazel died on April 28, Melanie Haake Evan Regan-Levine Frank Hess & Company, Inc. 2009. She will be remembered for her Habitat for Humanity of Adam Reis Greater Pittsburgh IKM, Incorporated commitment to restoring and interpreting Anne Riggs David Joseph Hammel Kelly Art Glass the Neville House of c. 1775 for hundreds Kara and Tom Rutowski and family Martha L. Hansotte Kentuck Knob of visitors. As a member of the NHA and Stephen Salvador and Jan MacGregor Brittany Hardaway Landmarks Design Associates president for a time too, Hazel worked with Barb Sarvey Henk Harkema and Susan Allen (LDA Architects) Landmarks during the years it owned the John D. Schalcosky Hatley Associates Michael Baker Corporation historic property in Collier Township, from Brandon Schnupp Susan Henry Oxford Development Company 1976 to 2007. Hazel was wise, hardwork- Bruce and Leslie Schorr and family Matthew Hoffman PNC Bank ing, enthusiastic, and caring. Christopher Sciulli Jennifer Holby Parkvale Bank Mike Secilia Diane L. Holleran Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Shamrock Limousine Jenna Houseman Pittsburgh Transportation Group Erin Shilling Vinnie DeWinter Ziegler (1913–2009) David and Kathleen Hoza and family Real Estate Enterprises.com, Inc. Dr. Karen M. and Jay I. Shulman Charles Evans Hunnell South Side Chamber of Commerce Vinnie died at age 96 on October 20, 2009. Dana Sloboda John S. Husack Urban Design Associates As a real estate professional with an interest Colin Smith Winkie Ilic Wilbur Smith Associates in historic buildings and concern for Main Angela Sommers Jackie Jenkins Wilson & McCracken Street communities, she influenced her son, Trudi and John Stafford Florence L. Johnson Landmarks President Arthur P.Ziegler, Jr., Prince Steele Robert and Michele Johnson Associates in his life work. When Landmarks was John Suskewicz Hannah Jones Forwood Group developing Station Square, Vinnie con- Christopher Tabb Kathleen Joyce Jefferson & Lee Appraisals ceived of the idea of creating a crafts shop Janet Talik Anne Judkis Mariani & Richards, Inc. co-op in several vacant rail cars. A longtime Linda F. Tobin Michael Kaczmarek Oakmont Investment Advisors, Inc. member of Old St. Luke’s in Collier Todd Tondera Susan Karas Township, Vinnie contributed to many Trinity High School Sydney Karpowich preservation causes. Cynthia Underwood Na Hye Kim HISTORIC LANDMARK PLAQUES HISTORIC RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES MEMBERSHIP&GIVING SPECIALPROJECTS PHLF News February 2010 23

Thank You for Contributing (January 29, 2009 – December 31, 2009) Your gifts support historic preservation programs and services throughout the Pittsburgh region and are especially welcome during these challenging economic times. August Wilson Guidebook Frank B. Fairbanks Rail • The BNY Mellon Charitable Foundation Transportation Archive • Harry C. Goldby • J. E. Fairbanks • Multicultural Arts Initiative • David J. and Douglas L. Mahrer • Dr. & Mrs. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr. Gift Memberships Corporate Matching Gifts • Karen Brickley, for a gift membership • AT&T Foundation, for matching a gift for Janet Talik from Colleen Joyce-Sauvain • Keith and Jane Dorman, for gift • BNY Mellon Community Partnership, memberships for Elisabeth A. Dorman, for matching gifts from Barrie H. Athol, Katherine O. Dorman, and Laura M. Charles E. Felix, and Clifford A. Mull Dorman • Dominion Foundation, for matching a • Rose and John Evosevic, for a gift gift from James B. Richard membership for Elaine Evosevic Lozada and Alexis Lozada • Norfolk Southern Foundation, for matching a gift from Allen T. Bankson • Anne E. Nelson, for a gift membership for Christine and John Orie, Jr. • The PPG Industries Foundation, for matching a gift from Phyllis T. Genszler • Shirley and Tom Phillis, for a gift membership for Mark T. Phillis Docent Sue Henry explores Washington Road with second grade students from • Dana H. Spriggs, for gift memberships Mt. Lebanon. Docents, college interns, and office volunteers donated more than Easement Program for Mary C. Weise and Dorothy M. 4,000 hours to Landmarks in 2009, equaling a contribution of more than $80,000. • Historic Harmony, Inc. Stenzel • Charles Evans Hunnell • Nan Weizenbaum and Reza Vali, for a gift membership for Marilyn and • Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa • The Anne L. and George H. Clapp Norman Weizenbaum Named Funds • Progress Street Partners, Ltd. Charitable & Educational Trust • • Scott C. Wise, for a gift membership The estate of Ethel E. Belcher, for gifts to • • Spruce Street Properties, Ltd. Commonwealth Financing Authority, for Robert Moore the Ethel E. Belcher Named Fund Department of Community and • David and Janet Brashear, for a gift to Economic Development Educational Improvement Historic Religious Properties the Brashear Family Named Fund • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tax Credit Program Initiative • Grambrindi Davies Charitable Fund of Department of Community and The Pittsburgh Foundation, for a gift to Economic Development Corporation • Allegheny Technologies (see page 10) the Jamini and Greg Davies Named Fund • Russell W. Coe • Bridges & Company, Inc. • The estate of Doris Harris, for gifts to • Harmar Denny IV • ESB Bank (Amsco, Inc.) Landmarks Community the Dorris Harris Named Fund • Mary and Jack Diehl • Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Capital Corporation (LCCC) • The Thomas O. Hornstein Charitable • Fair Oaks Foundation, Inc. • PNC Bank Fund at The Pittsburgh Foundation, • James Ferry • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, for a gift to the Thomas O. Hornstein • Harmar Industrial Resources Department of Community and Named Fund Educational Programs Economic Development • John Campbell Harmon • Kim and Janice Menke Abraham, Ken • Community Development Financial • John R. and Betty L. Harney • The Barbara and Marcus Aaron Fund and Audrey Menke, and Michael J. and Institutions Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Karen Menke Paciorek, for gifts to the • The Heinz Endowments • Anonymous • The PNC Foundation Audrey and Kenneth Menke Named • Carl Hildebrandt and Susan Holm • H. M. Bitner Charitable Trust through • The Pittsburgh Foundation Fund for Education • H. Phipps Hoffstot III Evelyn Bitner Pearson —George L. and Dallas Darrow Fahey Fund • Martha W. Jordan —Emil and Sarah Limbach Fund • Calvary Episcopal Church • Bambi Morton —John H. Fox Fund Neighborhood Revitalization • John and Theresa Cederholm • —Richard K. Means Neighborhood and Preservation Services Dr. Armand J. Panson • The Anne L. and George H. Clapp Building Fund • Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Patton Charitable & Educational Trust —Harry W. and Irene L. Freye Fund • Allegheny Foundation • Richard M. Scaife, in honor of • Russell W. Coe • Anonymous Stanley A. Lowe • The Charles J. Connick Stained Glass Landmarks Scholarship Fund • Lisa Austin • The estate of Delores M. Smith Foundation, Ltd. • Mark and Pat Bibro • G. Whitney Snyder Charitable Fund • For Brashear Family gift see Named Funds Jamini Vincent Davies • H. M. Bitner Charitable Trust through • Norrine B. Taylor • • Margaret A. Burley Paul M. Duckworth Evelyn Bitner Pearson • The Walden Trust • • Russell W. Coe • The Fine Foundation Bethany Blakey • Robert B. Williams, Esq., in honor • Harry C. Goldby • Sylvia Dallas • Barbara W. Bonnett of Jack Miller • Grambrindi Davies Charitable Fund • Dr. & Mrs. E. J. Donnelly of The Pittsburgh Foundation • Edith Hall Fisher • Linda Hannon • Mr. & Mrs. David L. Genter December 2009: Housing Resource Center under renovation (see page 1). • The Gordon and Kate MacVean Fund • Matthew J. Ragan Your contributions will help us create an attractive interior! of The Pittsburgh Foundation • Furman South III • Marshall Middle School • Mr. & Mrs. Louis Testoni • Matthews Educational and Charitable Trust Memorial Gifts • Matthews International Corporation • Councilman Jim Motznik, District 4, • Mary V. and Jack Diehl, for a gift in City of Pittsburgh memory of Harold C. Yoest • Alfred M. Oppenheimer Memorial Fund • Edward N. Blair, Karen B. Cahall, Frank of The Pittsburgh Foundation L. Craig, Tom Croyle, Mary Lu and Jim • Bruce and Leslie Schorr Denny, Marion Green, Judith K. Harvey, Phipps Hoffstot, Thomas Keffer, Eugene • G. Whitney Snyder Charitable Fund Matta, Jack Miller, Marie Miller, Linda • Mr. & Mrs. Louis Testoni Mitry, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Monterossi, • Mr. & Mrs. James M. Walton Anne E. Nelson, Colleen L. Newsome, • Carole Miller Yates Ethan Raup, Edward Reno, Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr. and Janet A. Slaughter, Michael Sriprasert, Station Square Endowment Management, Frank J. Stroker III, Louise • Estate of Grant McCargo II Sturgess, Vartan Tchekmeian, Sarah Walker, Marilyn Whitelock, Annabelle Javier Wilburn and Jason Wilburn, Gregory C. Yochum, and Tawnya Zemka, for gifts in memory of Vinnie DeWinter Ziegler (see page 22) 24 PHLF News February 2010

Mark Stephen Bibro, Chairman Our Staff 2010 EVEN TS Space on tours is limited: reservations are accepted by phone or e-mail. For reservations or further details contact Mary Lu Denny: Arthur P.Ziegler, Jr., President [email protected]; 412-471-5808, ext. 527. Also contact Mary Lu if you would like to receive e-mail reminders about these events or Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., have a flyer mailed to you: do this only if you are not already receiving information from us in these ways. Event details listed below President & CEO, Landmarks Community Capital Corporation; are subject to change. Visit www.phlf.org and click on Tours & Events for up-to-date information. Students qualify for the member fee. CEO, Landmarks Development Corporation Exclusive County Buildings Segway Golden Triangle Tours Square Place (including the new YMCA), see page 8 Phipps Hoffstot, Chief Financial Walking Tour Saturdays, June and July and the Carlyle ( ). See some of Officer 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. downtown’s newest places to live, work, Saturday, March 20 shop, and exercise. Louise Sturgess, Executive Director; Meet in front of the Freight House Shops 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Members: free (one of the benefits!) Editor, PHLF News (near Smithfield Street Bridge entrance), Meet at the Richard Caliguiri statue, Non members: $20 414 Grant Street, Downtown Station Square Preservation Programs Explore three of Pittsburgh’s most famous See Pittsburgh in a whole new way, on a History Center Renovation & Services buildings with us: City-County Building, Segway! You can glide effortlessly along downtown sidewalks and riverfront walks Scott J. Aber, Main Street Manager; including the Council Chambers and Jury & Preservation Weekend Staff Accountant Assignment Room; Allegheny County to see lots of sights in a relatively short Sat. & Sun., September 25 & 26 Courthouse & former Jail, including the time. Helmets are provided, along with Contact the Heinz History Center for David Farkas, Director, Main Street an excellent sound system, so you’ll easily Programs Courtroom 321, Bridge of Sighs, Jail details: 412-454-6368. Landmarks will be Museum, and Warden’s house; and the hear our tour guide’s voice. Join Segway providing hands-on activities for children Property & Thomas Keffer, County Office Building, with its new Tours PA and docents from Landmarks and will have a booth promoting its Construction Manager “green” roof. for a tour in June or July: the tour route is Housing Resource Center (see page 1). the same every Saturday. Eugene Matta, Director, Special Members: $10 Research and Development Programs Non members: $25 $55 per person (you must be 14 or older) 5061 Fifth Avenue Reception Main Street Manager Sara McGuire, Friday, October 1—(see page 11) Anne E. Nelson, Esq., General Counsel Book-Signing and New Oakmont Country Club Wednesday, June 23—(see page 11) Colleen L. Newsome, Administrative Members’ Reception Wheeling, WV in October Assistant to CEO of Landmarks Monday, April 12 Historic Harmony, PA If enough members are interested, we will Community Capital Corporation 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28—(see page 11) plan a full-day bus trip to Wheeling, WV, Michael Sriprasert, Director, PHLF Offices, The Landmarks Building, including tours of several private homes. Real Estate Development Suite 450, Station Square This will be our chance to see and hear Sarah Walker, Receptionist & Attend a book-signing in honor of Wilkinsburg Walking Tour about Wheeling’s preservation efforts in Secretary; Administrative Assistant Lu Donnelly, Landmarks trustee and Saturday, September 11 the midst of new development pressures. to the President editor and principal author of Buildings 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. One member has already made a *Marilyn Whitelock, Community of Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh and Western Meet at Jean’s Southern Cuisine, 730 Penn reservation! Let us know if you can go. Relations Coordinator Pennsylvania (University of Virginia Press, Avenue (where you can dine after the tour) Per person fee (including lunch) could be *Annabelle Javier Wilburn, Program March 2010; $75.00). New members We’ll tour our new Housing Resource around $100. Let Mary Lu know if you Coordinator; Research Associate will be able to tour our offices and Center and the Rebecca/Kelly/Jeanette are up for the trip! libraries; there will be light refreshments. Street area (see pages 1, 12–13), in the Gregory C. Yochum, Horticulturist All members and friends are invited. heart of the neighborhood revitalization Ronald C. Yochum, Jr., Chief Members: free (one of the benefits!) effort. Wilkinsburg resident Lazae LaSpina PLUS Information Officer Non members: $20 and Landmarks staff will be your guides. • Free Self-Guided Tours of the Jail Members: free (one of the benefits!) Museum on Mondays, February through Gift Planning and Finance Twentieth Century Club Non members: $20 October, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (except Jack Miller, Director of Gift Planning Lecture, Tour, and Dinner on government holidays) Tom Croyle, Comptroller Wednesday, May 12 Exclusive Market & Fifth • Free Friday Walking Tours, Downtown, Linda Mitry, Staff Accountant 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Walking Tour May through September, Noon–1:00 p.m. Tours vary each month 4201 Bigelow Boulevard, Oakland Saturday, September 25 ( ) Education Programs Join us for an illustrated lecture by 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. • Free Friday Walking Tours of Oakland’s & Research David Vater, architect and Landmarks Meet in PNC’s Triangle Park at Fifth Civic Center in October, Noon –1:00 p.m. trustee, on the design and iconography of Avenue and Liberty Avenue, Downtown *Karen B. Cahall, Ed. M., Education • Free Saturday “Walking Our the Twentieth Century Club (Janssen & Landmarks, PNC Bank, Millcraft Coordinator Mainstreets” Tours, in cooperation with Cocken, 1929–30). A tour of the club and Industries, and E. V. Bishoff Company the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Mary Lu Denny, Director of dinner will follow. Members and friends are planning a tour of Market at Fifth Pittsburgh and Mainstreets Pittsburgh, Membership Services have enjoyed similar events at Long Vue (see page 3), Three PNC Plaza, the September through November 6, Country Club, Edgewood Club, and *Judith Harvey, Fairbanks Librarian Fairmont Hotel, Piatt Place, Market 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Fox Chapel Golf Club. Marie Miller, Secretary & Education Assistant Members (PHLF/20th Century Club): $35 Non members: $50 Frank Stroker, Assistant Archivist & Sales Manager Albert M. Tannler, Historical Collections Director CARVEYOURNAMEINHISTORY *Part-time

Plus Volunteers! Help furnish the Allegheny County Courthouse with a limited edition of heirloom More than 125 people volunteer to benches exclusively designed by Samuel Taylor, County Architect, and hand built here in lead tours and help with educational Pittsburgh by Wilson & McCracken. programs, special events, and office work. Each solid White Oak bench features mortise and tenon construction, hidden dovetails, and a finish that matches the original millwork in the Courthouse. Become Involved: Contact Us Your name, or the name of someone you would like to honor, will be carved in the front of the bench and will become a permanent tribute Phone: 412-471-5808, ext. 527 to your generosity and vision. [email protected] www.phlf.org Your $4,200.00 contribution, payable to “PHLF,” is fully tax-deductible.

PHLF News is published for the To place your order contact: members of the Pittsburgh History Anne Nelson: 412-471-5808, ext. 545; [email protected] & Landmarks Foundation. or Wilson & McCracken: 412-784-1772 © 2010 Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. Designed by Pytlik Design Associates, Inc. The Courthouse Bench program is a collaboration of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation and Wilson & McCracken.