History & Landmarks Foundation 450 The l¿ndmarks Building One Station Square Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Published for the members of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation

Number 100 Winter 1986-87 o Priorities in the New Year o Highlights of 1986 o A Landmarks Profile

Prioritiesinthe l\ewYear trZ#" As a person grows older, eøch new year seems to pass more quickly, and recent accomplishments are soon forgottm because of a pressíng desire to look ahead and get thíngs done whìle there stíll ís tíme. Half the fun of January ß lookíng at ø Afterfíve years wíth Løndmarks, brand new blank calendar and know- I amftndìng that thß phenomenon ß thøt W the døily squares will soon be part of the lìþ of an orgønization alsa with rneetíngs, deadlínes, events, ftlled No sooner díd we planfor 1986 thøn etc. Wíthout a doubt, the year wíll we were workìng hard to successfully soon be as full and as busy as the lnst ímplement that plan. And míd-way perhaps even tnore so íf that ís pos- through 1986, we were our síble.- formulatíng work planfor 1987. The program ac- fuch new year brings new motnen- complíshments of 1985 whìch I recall tum to a successful organizatíory beíng amazed at, once have all but whìch translates ínto afast, healthy disappeared from my mìnd.- work pace and promises a satìsfyíng Sínce a fast noving work pace leaves record of accomplíshmmts in Decem- líttlc tíme for reflectíon ønd recollec- ben At the outset of this year, we have , tiott, it ß essentíøl that Eoñe penna- a agenda of work planned. The full fol- nent year-end record be publíshed. For lowing artíclc híghlights whøt we hope thís reaso4 we are printing this sum- to accomplßh ìn eìght major progrum mary ßsue. Its purpose ís to record the areøs. accomplßhments of 1986, announce the work plan for 1987, and fømiliarize The Preservatíon Fund our members with the people who are Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foun- cunently responsiblefor the work of Staff meøbers of IøndnørÁs and USX toøred tlte úot end (blast farnøces) of USX's Døqaetne mill, ø part of dation's Preservation Fund will be very ac- the oxgoitzg Sourltwestem Pennsyloønia steel site sørae1. Pictøred aboue is tl¡e n*cb pøblicized Dorothg Six our orgønízntíon. tive in 1987. Our cooperative working rela- farnøce. Iøndmarâs øill acqaire a selection oførtifacx from tbe site pior to its dcmolition in 1987. Louise King Ferguson, Executive Directo¡ tionship will continue with at least 23 neighborhood organizations and preserva- and significance of the development of the series of tours and special events. Details tion groups. We will also be well represent- Panther Hollow section of the park with its are forthcoming, but at this point plans are ed at Pittsburgh's Community Technical network of pedestrian trails and bridges in the works for: S cheíbler/ S teel Surv ey s Neighborhood Fund, June 30th will ma¡k the completion Assistance Center, constructed by the Works Progress Ad- r an architectural walking tour of Kenny- of Pittsburgh Community Services, South ministration in the 1930s. Much of this wood Park two surveys funded through a $12,000 Side Main Street on East Carson Street, work will be funded by a grant matching grant from the of $20,000 r a series of September walking/bus tours The National Trust for Historic Preserva- the Historical and Museum Commission. All from National Endowment for the Arts. featuring the works of four leading Pitts- tion, and Preservation Action. Landmarks' properties designed by Frederick G. Schei- burgh architects [.oan Fund will review and fund housing Educatìon bler, Jr., most of which are located in Al- ¡ a riverboat excursion programs which serve inner-city residents, Our challenge this year is to effectively legheny and neighboring counties, will be properties and provide advocacy papers and other tes- market our growing collection of educa- ¡ bus tours to our historic and recorded and documented in one thematic projects timony on issues which preserve historic tional resources to public and private current restoration survey. The steel reconnaissance survey will districts and buildings. And we will remain schools throughout Allegheny County and . a "progressive feast and tour" ofthe broadly explore the physical impact of the in the forefront of city, state, and national to community groups. The educational South Side steel industry in this region; analyze all issues on matters relating to National Reg- resources include publications, tours, slide Publícøtìons types of steel industry-related resources; ister nominations, and conferences which shows, studenl/teacher workshops, and identify, map, and in some cases, record promises support a healthy preservation movement. special program services. We do not make in the publica- specific sites; and provide a framework for year Susan Donley, director of education, will tions department, but this we expect to evaluation and future study. publish: Advocacy and Analysís again be teaching our two in-service pro- It is impossible to predict what building grams titled Exploring Your City and Ex- o an oral history of Sarah Evosevich's life Museum & Hístorìc Propertìes issues we will become involved with this ploring Your Neighborhood, an architec- ¡ a guidebook including historical/archi- If you have not yet visited the Station year, but we know that we will continue to tural apprenticeship for high school stu- tectural information on approximately 50 Square Transportation Museum, do so this promote our concept of creating a national dents, and summer sessions of Pittsburgh sites, titled Plttsburgh in Your Pocket: A year. Colorful, sparkling vintage autos and identity for Pittsburgh as a tourist attrac- Heritage and Hands-On History. Thanks to Pocket Guide to Pittsburgh Area Ar- transportation memorabilia fill what was tion by supporting the development of cul- a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical chitecture once a boiler house. The museum is ingen- and Museum Commission, we will be creat- tural and entertainment facilities centered ¡ an oral history of Fox Chapel, com- ious, imaginative, and a gem. The Museum ing a new teacher in-service titled Exploring around the Point area. missioned by Fox Chapel Borough and Board, headed by G. Whitney Snyder, is Architecture. We continue to keep a close eye on the completed on a freelance basis by one of working with l¿ndmarks' staff to plan spe- Landmark Survivors and Architecture: life - and fate - of the more than 460 sig- our members, Frances Hardie cial events this year to increase attendance nificant sites described in the guide section The Building Arl, two traveling exhibits, and promote a school tour package includ- o a handsome report describing the success of Landmark Architecture: Pittsburgh and are already scheduled to visit 16 schools ing visits to the Museum, Gateway Clipper, of our five-year Capital Funds Campaign Allegheny County. and institutions. and inclines. (1982-87), outlining the resulting pro- The grand finale for the year will be the Through the leadership of the respective gram accomplishments, and crediting all Schenley Pørk second annual Hands-On History Educa- auxiliaries, restoration work continues at donors to the Campaign. The goal ofthe Centenni- tion Fair in December; of coursg it will be the Neville House and Walker-Ewing Iog al Restoration Project is to raise funds and bigger and better than the first. We also plan to contribute to the publica- House, both in Collier Township, the Burt- educate the public so the significant land- tion of a catalogue that will place Pitts- ner House in Harrison Township, and the scape features, buildings, and monuments burgh architecture, and specifically the Rachel Carson Homestead in Springdale. of Pittsburgh's great urban park can be re- work of I-ongfellow, Alden and Harlow, in Vy'e hope to lead a bus tour this year so stored and an effective maintenance pro- a national context. The catalogue, to be members can see these historic properties in gram implemented. The project is spon- written by Margaret Henderson Floyd, will various stages of restoration. sored jointly by Landmarks and the Pitts- be published on April I, in conjunction burgh Parks and Playground Fund of the with the opening of an exhibition in Boston This year ís a busy one, ønd we hope to 'lVestern Pennsylvania Conservancy, in Tburs and Specíal Events titled "Landscape and the Classical Con- accomplìsh these projects and others which cooperation with the City of Pittsburgh. Our Keep checking your mail, because we will nection: Iongfellow, Alden and Harlow, occur to us as a result of members'phone goals this year are to research the history be sending many postcards inviting you to a Architects: Portland, Boston, Pittsburgh." callsorlocalpreservationneed. I ts ü re86

A summary of Landmarks' accomplish- klucøtion ments for 1986 calls for an almost tele- Our two new education programs this graphic style, since even the concise report year were an outstanding success: 53 area prepared for review by the Board of Direc- school teachers attended the five-day tors takes almost six full pages. "Hands-On History" summer teacher insti- In brief, highlights of the twenty-second tute funded by the Pennsylvania Humani- year of landmarks' life include the: ties Council and the on Community Dwelopment; and Preservøtion Fund hundreds of people attended the first annu- This was the first full year of operation al Hands-On History Education Fair in De- of the Preservation Fund, and its achieve- cember. Plus, we added two new slide pro- ments were spectacular. Through the grams to our extensive collection and Preservation Fund, Iandmarks extended offered four in-services for teachers, the loans totaling $350,000 in support of seven Píttsburgh Heritøge summer workshop for projects. The loans in turn lweraged an ad- students and teachers, and two sessions of ditional $2,500,ü)0 and made the following the architectural apprenticeship for students. projects possible: We took our show on the road with two ¡ St. Mary's Priory on the North Side was exhibits, Landmsrk Survivors and renovated as a 25-room European-style ho- Architecture: The Buildine A¡L The ex- tel hibits moved to 15 different locations, and o the Hollander Building on the North Side sparked the imaginations of several thou- was renovated and occupied by new busi- sand students and teachers. Without a /kr;lú'tq nesses doubt, we are making the study of history o major repairs were made to the New Bethel and Pittsburgh popular subjects for enrich- fit*urV Missionary Baptist Church roof and steeple ing traditional school curricula . . . and we ¡ the Rachel Carson Homestead Association are setting a national precedent in history - ¡a Spr¡bgdelÞ-commissiónedxlffxratic de- preservation education. signs and cost estimat€s for a new educa- Natíonal Regíster Nomínøtíons tional building and printed a fund-raising Tburs and Specíøl Events This year marked the completion of one thematic nomination to the National Regis- brochure Our tour and special events progrÍrm for o feasibility studies were commissioned for ter and the beginning of a second: members and the public was more success- ,w the Eberhardt & Ober Brewery on the r With funding support from the Pennsylva- ful than ever. V/ith the help of our docents, North Side nia Historical and Museum Commission we led close to 100 private group tours of æ- o rehabilitation began on nine vacant, van- (PHMC), we completed phase two of the the city and hosted 14 membership tours. dalized houses in the Central North Side. Pittsburgh Public Schools thematic nomi- '' {t,;. We also had two successful antique shows The two- and three-bedroom units are to be nation. As a result, 49 schools have been this year, both to support the restoration of ïil, between nominated to the National Register. sold to families earning $12,000 the Ner¡ille House. & and $20,0fi) per ye¿u . This fall, l,andmarks received a $12,000 r is matching grant from the PHMC to record ,ø4 the Braddock's Field Historical Society Publicatíons /r-¿ commissioning a building re-use study for and document all identified properties in The last copies of landmark Architec- the region designed by Pittsburgh architect the Carnegie Library in Braddock Archíves ønd Artíføcts . more than 30 community-based organiza- ture were distributed to area bookstores Frederick G. Scheibler, Jr., and to conduct tions received technical assistance from our . . . and an oral history on the Papercraft a reconnaissance survey exploring the phys- Hundreds of artifacts have been cata- gifts have been do- staff on economic development issues. And Corporation was printed. Partial funding ical impact of the Steel Industry in South' logued, and numerous pocket-guide nated this year. Among the as an authority in historic preservation and was secured for a to western Pennsylvqnia The study of these to our library neighborhood revitalization, we served on Pittsburgh-area architecture that will be two groups of resources is of great regional outstanding ones are: o 1850 period, from many committees of local and national im- printed in 1987, and for a book by James importance and substantial state and na- a melodeon and table of portance. Van Trump litlred The Courthouses of Pitts- tional significance. Richard Snee of Pittsburgh burgh, to be published in 1988. The manu- . 14 plat books, dating from 1900 to 1939, Development Issue ín the Stríp script for an oral history based on the life Hístoríc Propertìes from the Union National Bank we ¡ the volume of the l9ll Architectural Recon Dístrìct of Sarah Evosevich was completed, and ¡ A fund-raising brochure and schematic de- agreed to contribute to a major catalogue containing the valuable Pittsburgh issue, as year, signs for an auxiliary building to be erected For more than a we actively cam- work Longfelloq Al- well as a large number of Pittsburgh-relatel documenting the of behind the Rachel Carson Homesteodin paigned against a dwelopment plan formu- by newspaper clippings, from V/illiam J. Dix- den and Harlow that is to be written Springdale were completed. The building lated by the Enterprise Dwelopment Com- on of Sarasota Margaret Henderson Floyd. (for which funds will be raised) will serve as pany to build a festival marketplace in the ¡ a sleigh said to be that in which the Biddle an educational center. Strip District. Our position was first articu- brothers and Mrs. Soffel escaped jail, from Schenley Park Centenniøl ¡ Thanks to the efforts of an advisory com- lated in the Vy'inter 1985/86 issue of PãItrlã Marjorie H. Roberts of Mars Restorøtion Proiect mitteg significant improvements have been News. On November 19, we read in the . from Clara Archibald of Gibsonia, 1,090 By year end, $40,000 had been raised in made this year atthe Neville Hoase. Plas- Pittsburgh Press that the festival market- drawings, dating from 1889to 1930, from support of this project, which is jointly teç added in the 1940s, was removed in the place plan was being abandoned. We found the office of the Pittsburgh engineer sponsored by Landmarks and the Pitts- dining room, revealing historic wooden that welcome news, and believe it is of dra- Samuel Diescher (512 of these relate to in- burgh Parks and Playground Fund of the walls. Replica chair rail and crown mold- matic importance for the city's future and clines, here and elsewhere); two cabinets fot 'Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, in ings were installed in the dining room. All for the preservation of the Strip District' the drawings; papers relating to the history cooperation with the City of Pittsburgh. To the woodwork in the living room and hall Now the city is free to concentrate its ener- of Jones and laughlin; and other items date, funds have supported: has been painted. And wallpaper, based on gies on supporting the dwelopment of ma- Such gifts add further to an already . a study by Environmental Planning & De- original samples which were discovered, has jor entertainment and cultural attractions handsome collection, and we are very grate' centered around the Point atea, and is free sign to assess the Park's current condition been selected for the living room. ¡ and furnishing ful to each donor, to explore the possibility of creating hous- ¡ extensive research so that the Park's history The interior restoration of Burtner Ho¡¿se in Harrison Township is ing in the Strip District area. We believe and dwelopment can be thoçoughlY the New Memberg Contínuíng and a complete listing of all continuing. Pittsburgh can become a tourist attraction documented Support of national significance if the Stadium, the historic maps compiled . Old St. Luke'sin Scott Township is now (so year, we were proposed Science Center, Point State Park' ¡ meetings with administrators from Central fully heated events can be held through- Throughout the supported grow- and Station Squards "Point View Sitd' Park and Prospect Park, two New York out the year) and almost all the interior by an active Board of Directors and (which has been designated for cultural and parks undergoing restoration. restoration work has been completed. ing membership. T\vo hundred forty-four joined entertainment purposes) are linked by boat, ¡ a series oftours and feature articles . Thanks to the financial and volunteer as- members l¿ndmarks, 1,7 7 1 renewed volun- incline, and aerial tramway. And, we believe designed to focus public attention on the sistance of the Junior læague of Pitts- their memberships, and 65 members that the present character and vitality of the significance of the Park and the need for burgh, the Ne¡l/ Lag Housein Schenley teered their time and talents to help us man. public you, Strip District can be preserved if housing is effective restoration and maintenance. Park was open for tours in the sum- age our daily work and events. Thank your developed there" Now that the Enterprise The first phase of the Schenley Park mer and school field trips. tandmarks also one and all, for continuing support. tWhat year Dwelopment Company's plan has been Centennial Restoration Project, now near- used the Neill log House as a focus to cre- we have achiE¡ed this as a result your greatly abandoned, we urge the City to move for- ing completion, has generated much ate a package of educational materials to of support benefits our city provides ward in supporting the Point-centered de- public enthusiasm and local and national encourage student interest in exploring and county . . . and much ofthe velopment plan. support. pioneer life in Pittsburgh. framework for our work in 1987, I I la nol er 6u r t d., nj K, bb* 6, tt, 4

Awørd of Merit Rectpients Honored Since 1982, Landmarks has awarded more Housg built in 1797 by an early settler on carry out excellent oral-history programs than 80 certificates for outstanding contri- the north shore of the Ohio. The Ben and has devoted an enormous amount of butions made to the preservation of Pitts- Avon Area Historical Association energy to inspiring and instructing his burgh's historic architecture and for in- learned in 1984 of the imminent demoli- colleagues across the country to carry on creasing public knowledge of our historical tion of the log housg bought it, and the same kind of work at their institu- heritage. The following individuals and moved it; now it is fully restored and tions. organizations were recognized by our accessible to the public. o Joseph R. Smith, now editor of Sewick- Chairman, Charles Arensberg, and Don o Captain Frederick Way, editor, publisher, ley Magazine, has been a writer for the Riggs, trustee, during an awards ceremony and writer for the S & D Reflector, a Sewickley Herald, is currently a member Mrl Edwørd Grøf øcceptirg øn øøørd of merit on October 28, 1986: quarterly journal of Western River his- of the Sewickley Historic Review Board, from Cltarles C. Arensberg, C/tøinnøn of tlte t Boørd, and Don Riggt (rigltt), taaee. Mellon Bank and Pittsburgh DeBartolo tory, and compiler and author of Way's the Old Post Office Corporation which Associates, for the renovation and resto- Packet Directory which lists every steam saved and restored that structure, and ration of the Union Trust Building, or packet on the western rivers between Harmonie Associates of Old Economy Mellon Bank Center Number Two, built 1848 and 1983. A packet captain himself Village. He has been a tireless supporter in l9l7 and designed by Fredeqick J. in the 1930s, Captain Way is our preem! of historic preservation and of the en- Osterling. nent authority on Western River history. hancement and betterment of Sewickley. Cornegie-Mellon University, for cleaning ¡ Mr. Frank Kurtik, photo-archivist at the ¡ Mn and Mrs. Edwørd GraJ for the sav- and restoring work on the old Carnegie Pittsburgh City Photographer Collec- ing and the beautiful adaptive re-use of Tech Campus buildings by Henry tion, Archives of Industrial Society, Uni- St. Mary's Priory on the North Side. Hornbostel, and the Fine Arts Building versity ofPittsburgh, for leadership in Edward and Mary Ann Graf purchased ceiling paintings by J.M. Hewlett. the effort to preserve and make accessi- the church and priory in 1984 and have Spring Hill Savings and Loan, for long- ble thousands of photographs document- courageously and wonderfully renovated term support of restoration efforts by ing Pittsburgh's history. Mr. Kurtik also the priory into a hotel. From lefi to riglrî: RicÌrdrd D. Edwørds, Vice- Landmarks and a variety of civic organi- has provided direction and inspiration to o The Allegheny Widow's Home Associa- presenting Cltøirmøn of tÌte Boørd, tlte øuards zations on the North Sidq including the the movement to preserve local govern- tion, The Presbyterian Association on of merit; Don Colenaøn of Sprirg Hill Søuings Mexican War Streets and Manchester & Inøn; Køtberine Møzar of tlte Presbyterian ment records. Aging, and, Grane Associafes, for a sensi- projects. c Associatìon oø Aging; Ricúard llilliøms from Mn Richard llilliams, instructor at Plum tive renovation of the former Allegheny Plum Higb Scltool; and Franþ, KurtiL, þhoto The Ben Avon Area Historical Associa- High School, who has consistently Widow's Home, North Sidg for housing ørcltfuist. tion, for restoration of the Dickson l-og taught and inspired dozens of students to for the elderly. T Page 4 PI{LF News \ñy'inter 1986-87

A Lørtdrnarks Profíle Now and then, ít is good to see who is canying out Land- marks'maniþld tasks. Here are recent photogrøphs of the stuff, wíth descriptions of each person's primary responsibilities.

Stanley A. lowe Iozise Fcrgason (eft), Sbiiey Kemøler (middle), ønd Vicâi Acüin Dîrectur of the Preservation Fund Reviews all applications and extends loans from our Preservation Fund; provides tech- FI nical and economic assistance to 23 neigh- borhoods, various city, state, and national M groups; represents Landmarks on historic- preservation and policy issues.

Earl D. James Director of Programs & Preservation Semices Responsible for Scheibler,/Steel surveys; AøbarZiegler oversees historic plaque and awards pro- grams; completes National Register nomi- nations; offers administrative assistance to Stønley lnue Arthur P. Ziegler, Jr. the executive director. President Responsible for long-range planning; policy Kimberly A. Mooney formulation; financial planning; Station Coordinator of Speciol Projects &. Square. Promotion Responsible for membership tours, special L,ouise King Ferguson events, and general promotion for Land- Executive Director marks. Oversees staff operation and fund-raising efforts; formulates annual work plan; Mary Lu Denny works specifically on education programs Tour Coordinator and publications. Members hip/Capital Campaign Seøetary Handles the requests of all private groups William Roberts for our tours; assists with the membership Director of Promotion, Station Square tour program; serves as the membership Creates and oversees all promotional activi- and capital campaign secretary, and volun- ties for Station Square. teer coordinator.

Susan K. Donley Walter C. Kidney Dircctor of Education Archivßt/Historian Kimberþ Moonel @ft) and lvLøy La Denny C lt ris t in ø S o lt mi dl app Teaches all educational programs; develops Editor,/author of all major publications; r'lew educational materials and programs, archivist; provides assistance on National Register nominations.

Christina Schmidlapp Special Projects Responsible for the Schenley Park Centen- nial Restoration Project. 7f

Shirley McMaster Bursar

Thomas Keffer, Supemßor Joseph Frazier Frank Stroker Frank Vennare Maintenance Crew Responsible for maintaining and landscap- ing Landmarks' historic properties, as well as Station Square First roø (hrt ro righÐ: Joe Frøzie4 Frønà Ve nnøre, ard Ric l¡ørd Libeøo. Richard Liberto Second rou (lefr ro riglrt): Iandscape Supervisor FrønÃ, Stroâer ønd Tom Keffer Responsible for the landscaping of Station Square. l%elcom¿ New Mernbers Vicki Acklin Shirley Kemmler Ms. Judy Atrtico Ms. Barbara Madison Secretary Secretary Ms. Audrey J. Hindman Atkinson Mrs. Milton Manes Ms, B. Beczak Ms. Lynn Mayer Mark Bibro Ms. MaryAnneMcCormack Sttsøz Donley Ms. Joan E. Bretz Ms. Betty Merti Ms. Sara M. Brown Ms. I¿urie Metz Robert Bruno Mr. & Mrs. Iarry Miller C. Chottiner David Montgomery Wayne Christopherson Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moyta Joseph A. Cleary Music in Pittsburgh Ms. LaurieCohen Donna G. Nativiq Ph.D. Ms. Kerry Crawford Ms. Patricia S, Naugle Thomas A. Crawford, Jr. Donald P. Neeld Ms. Claire G. Þavies John C. Nestor William E. Davis Ms. Susan D. Nichols Ms. Cheryl DePaolis William A. Nickels, Jr. Mrs. Betty M. Dillon Ms. Betty Ostermann Ms. Margaret Egler Mrs. Susan Florence O'Toole Ms. Linda Elliott Ms. Marilyn A. Park Ms. Janet L. Fazio Ms. Joan M. Pipich Ms. JaniceA. Fazio James Joseph Puglisi, Jr. The Fragasso Family Ms. Patricia Rost Ms. Judith Friend Ms. Rose D. Saville Ms. DianaHammill Ms. Jan Senovich Kenneth M. Henderson & Family Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Service Ms. Dorothy J. Hensley David Sculley & Family Mrs. Aud¡ey Hickle Ms. Geraldine C. Slaypoh Mr. & Mrs. James Sf. Hughes & Family Mrs. Jean riV. Snyder WilliamHunt Ms. Marilyn Spiro Ms. Elizabeth P. Kennedy Nathan Tabor & Family Ms. Carol Klaus Peter Anthony Theofilis Ms. Florie Krell Ms. Mary Thor Ms. Rebecca M. Kuhl Ms. Naomi E. Wagner Ms. l¿urie Lankin John Warren Ms Bllen l¿viana & Family Ms. Karen A. Webb Thomas Lyons Wøher Kiòq (lefi) and Eørl Jømes