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The Landmarks Building 3 at Station Square (William Wilkinsburg “Before”: George Burns, architect, Landmarks, County, & Sarah 1901) houses the fourth- Scaife Foundation Provide floor offices of the Funds to Restore Four Houses Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation 7 and its recently-expanded Planned Giving Works: James D. Van Trump Library. Creative Gifts and Landmarks initiated the Two New Named Funds Station Square development in 1976, adapting five under- utilized railroad buildings for 16 new uses. In 1994, with its Shedding Light on Some historic preservation goals New Old Windows at the met, Landmarks sold the 52- Presbyterian Church, Sewickley acre Station Square site to Forest City Enterprises, Inc., 20 a Cleveland-based developer. 6 Free Events for Members: October & November 2006

The Preservation Nation Comes to Pittsburgh Walter C. Kidney Charles L. Rosenblum Memoir & Book of

Toward the end of October, an influx of National Trust Conference comes Excerpts Published visitors will arrive in Pittsburgh, many an opportunity to amplify the The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks taking in the remarkable view from the fruitful interchange between Foundation is releasing two books, Fort Pitt Tunnels for the first time. And preservation practices at local and designed as companion publications, while they will doubtless appreciate the national levels. in conjunction with the National gleaming office towers, lavish stadiums, The scheduled speakers exem- Preservation Conference that begins and sweeping convention center amid plify this relationship. Pulitzer in Pittsburgh on October 31. “Our the stunning tableau of rivers and hills, Prize-winning historian David intention is to give the work of our they will invariably focus on other, McCullough will speak in the late architectural historian, Walter C. more nuanced features as well. The plenary session at the Benedum Kidney (1932–2005), the national Landmarks Building for example, is Center for the Performing Arts attention it deserves,” said president trickier to spot from the bridge, but on Wednesday, November 1 from Arthur Ziegler. for our visitors, it is a more prominent 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. His national Both books will be available for structure than, say, the Convention profile sometimes overshadows purchase from Landmarks’ booth in Center. They are, after all, coming for the fact that he was born and the Exhibit Hall at the Pittsburgh the annual conference of the National raised in Pittsburgh. On the other Hilton, open to the public November Trust for Historic Preservation. hand, William Strickland, another 1 through 3 (see page 20). Or, you The Landmarks Building, William plenary session speaker, is head can order copies from Frank Stroker George Burns’s well-detailed classical of the Manchester Craftsmen’s (412-471-5808, ext. 525; office block of 1901, is well-loved for Guild and the Bidwell Training [email protected]) its sweeping interior stained glass vault Center. He draws a national Book details are as follows: and fanlight (see page 12), treasures to audience for his work in social • Beyond the Surface: Architecture delight any preservationist. Also, as the entrepreneurship based solely in and Being Alive, by Walter C. home of the Pittsburgh History & Pittsburgh. Speakers such as best- Kidney, with an introduction by Landmarks Foundation, it is a center selling author Sarah Susanka and fine arts consultant Thomas H. for organizing and running the confer- community leadership expert Dr. Garver and a select bibliography ence. More importantly, though, as one Gary Davis will bring national of the author’s publications by component in the revitalization of issues to Pittsburgh, while architect David J. Vater. Station Square in the 1970s and 1980s, documentarian Rick Sebak and H. H. Richardson’s Allegheny County Courthouse 112 pages; 61/2" x 9"; 18 duotone it proved the economic, urbanistic and Landmarks’ Arthur Ziegler will and Jail (1884–88) introduced Pittsburgh to a more photos; $ 24.95 (hard cover) esthetic validity of preservation-based serve as additional exemplars of lucid, compositionally unified architecture than it less 10 % membership discount. redevelopment when the city and the Pittsburgh’s visibility on the had known for decades. As Landmarks’ architectural country were full of doubters. Now, national scene. historian Walter C. Kidney wrote: “The Courthouse • Life’s Riches: Excerpts on the like numerous other campaigns led by Various of Pittsburgh’s best- tower has not dominated Pittsburgh for a hundred Pittsburgh Region and Historic Landmarks through the decades, it is known historic buildings will years, but its simple, slender, strong form rises among Preservation from the Writings of quite literally a textbook example of figure prominently in the towers much taller, and among them is an aristocrat.” Walter C. Kidney, with a preface by successful preservation, as Norman Conference. H. H. Richardson’s Richard Moe, president of the Tyler’s book Historic Preservation: An Allegheny County Courthouse and session, “Preparing a Historic Structure National Trust for Historic 1 Introduction to Its History, Principles Jail will be part of the bus tour, “H. H. Report,” on Wednesday, November 1 from Preservation. 112 pages; 6 /2" x 9"; and Practice demonstrates. Richardson and His Heirs,” which will 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. will focus on the 71 color and b/w photos; Pittsburgh’s past and present successes take place on Saturday, November 4 Richardson buildings. “Fallingwater,” per- $24.95 (hard cover) and $19.95 in historic preservation draw national from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This was haps the region’s best-known structure, will (soft cover) less 10 % membership interest and praise, even as they improve the first field session to sell out. Also the be a tour site, and it will also be the subject of discount. (See page 6) our own communities. With the (Continued on page 10) Page 2 PHLF News • October 2006 OUR WORK: Recent Progress

Revitalizing Fifth/Forbes The tide has turned. After eight years of controversy and several failed proposals, private local developers, the City of Pittsburgh, Urban Redevelop- ment Authority, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh History In Memoriam & Landmarks Foundation are begin- ning work to revitalize the area sur- rounding Fifth and Forbes Avenues in Mayor Bob O’Connor downtown Pittsburgh. The goal is to (1944–2006) make downtown a regional “destina- With the unexpected death of Mayor tion neighborhood,” with housing and a mix of national retailers and local Bob O’Connor on September 1, businesses geared toward meeting the Pittsburgh lost a bold politician who needs of downtown residents and understood the value of grassroots office workers. organizations and advantages of The City of Pittsburgh and Urban The City of Pittsburgh and Urban Redevelopment Authority have agreed to let Landmarks working with local developers to Redevelopment Authority have accepted acquire and restore three buildings at Fifth Avenue and Market Street. The corner building, 130–32 Fifth Avenue, was designed by Alden & Harlow in 1908 for the Regal Shoe Company reinvigorate a place. In his brief, our offer (see PHLF News, April 2006) to purchase and restore three endangered and is shown below in the Architectural Record of 1911. The two Market Street buildings are seven months as Mayor, he “gave buildings: 433 and 439 Market Street and three-story Italianate structures, c.1875. our city freshness and vitality by 130–32 Fifth Avenue. Together, the three launching Fifth/Forbes with buildings anchor the corner of Market local developers and giving the Street and the south side of Fifth Avenue; neighborhoods his personal restoring them for first-floor retail with office or lofts above will strengthen the attention,” said Landmarks president Market Square Historic District, estab- Arthur Ziegler. “We hope his spirit lished in 1972. Preservation Pittsburgh will infuse our people and become submitted suggestions for the reuse of his legacy.” 130-32 Fifth Avenue—originally the Just weeks before Mayor Regal Shoe building—and we hope to O’Connor was admitted to the unite the interiors of all three buildings for code purposes. Tom Keffer, hospital, he attended our membership Landmarks’ superintendent of property tour in Lawrenceville on June 24. maintenance and construction manager, Arriving promptly at 2:00 in the is working with Landmarks Design afternoon, the Mayor shook hands Associates, architects, to draw up with tour participants in Doughboy preliminary plans for bid. Across the street, on the north side Square, posed for a group photo, of Fifth Avenue, 13 buildings in the and listened to opening remarks 200 block were demolished in August by Landmarks, the Lawrenceville and September (see page 15) to enable Corporation, and Lawrenceville PNC Financial Services Group to develop Historical Society. Through his pres- a $170 million, 23-story skyscraper: the ence and attendance, he affirmed the city’s first since the 1980s. Landmarks and Christine Davis Consultants (CDC) importance of organizing events that Interior of the former Regal Shoe documented the architecturally significant building: notice the original get people into the neighborhoods to buildings before demolition; PNC brackets and window openings. see the good that is happening and to donated building fragments to In September and October, address the needs that exist. Construction Junction for reuse; and Landmarks worked to secure and We will remember Robert E. CDC is creating interpretive signage dry the three buildings, address about the historic buildings for public O’Connor as a personable, commit- liability issues, and transfer display. insurance and utilities. ted, caring, and hardworking Mayor. There’s more: Millcraft Industries, Inc. We extend our sympathies to the of Washington County has proposed three O’Connor family at this time. major redevelopments. The Art Deco G. C. Murphy Company building is being transformed into 50 apartments and condominiums, with parking and retail. The $21-million project is called “Marketplace Square.” In another $50- million redevelopment plan, Millcraft will create “Forbes Village,” with 150 to 200 apartments and condominiums and 20,000 square feet of retail space on Forbes Avenue. Finally, Millcraft is spending $65 million to redevelop the short-lived Lazarus-Macy’s store: “Piatt Place” will include a gourmet market, condominiums, offices, and shops. To be sure, this compromise plan is a mix of new construction and restoration—but it holds promise for June 24: Mayor Bob O’Connor and creating a revitalized district strong in Landmarks members and friends in historic character. Doughboy Square, Lawrenceville.

Forbes Avenue looking east. Millcraft Industries is converting the Art Deco G. C. Murphy Company building into 50 apartments and condominiums, with parking and retail. PHLF News • October 2006 Page 3

“Before”: Restoration is under way at 811 In Memoriam Holland Avenue (left) and at 524 Jeanette Street Jane Jacobs (below and right). (1916–2006)

…lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration…

Jane Jacobs, The Death and Life of Great American Cities

A special commemoration honoring the life of author and urban activist Jane Jacobs was held in New York City’s Washington Square Park on June 28. Arthur Ziegler, president of Landmarks, and Greg Yochum, horticulturist, attended. Roberta Gratz, author with Norman Mintz of Cities Back from the Edge: New Life for Downtown, organized several dozen speakers who talked about the work and legacy of Jane Jacobs.

Wilkinsburg “Before”: Landmarks, County, & Sarah Scaife Foundation Provide Funds to Restore Four Houses

reservationists take pride in before-and- $500,000 to phase one, and a $500,000 for the Hamnett Place neighborhood, Pafter photos, perhaps because they show grant from the Sarah Scaife Foundation and education efforts are on-going. In June a nearly impossible task made possible. is enabling Landmarks to complete the and July, Cathy spoke to the Wilkinsburg financing. “We have acquired four Rotary, School Board, Weed ‘n Seed, “In Wilkinsburg, that’s our hope,” said Born in Scranton, PA, Jane really Cathy McCollom, chief programs officer at houses,” said Landmarks president WNTI, and Blueprint community group. Landmarks. “We have a challenging project Arthur Ziegler, “because we believe our Last year, Landmarks and the became involved in protecting the under way, but by next fall, we’ll have the work will speed up the revitalization Community Technical Assistance Center historic fabric of cities and studying ‘after’ shots to show, and hopefully owners efforts that are beginning to occur in conducted a survey of 1,200 parcels of land how cities work when, in the 1950s, will be occu- Wilkinsburg. More young people are in Wilkinsburg: 70 percent of the structures Robert Moses, then director of the were deemed candidates for possible reha- pying four moving into the Borough because of its Port Authority of New York, renovated affordable and solid building stock, bilitation. “There’s so much opportunity launched another of his Expressway properties in proximity to Frick Park, main street here,” said Cathy, “and a strong grassroots the historic business district, diverse population, effort is well under way. Landmarks will plans, this one to build an elevated Hamnett and accessibility.” continue to raise funds to support further roadway across lower Manhattan, Place neigh- A marketing plan has been developed work, and over time, we’ll see progress.” through Chelsea, Soho, and borhood,” Greenwich Village, thus annihilating she added. three of New York’s unique and Under the supervision wonderful neighborhoods. Jane of Tom Keffer, joined others in defeating Moses, Landmarks’ which was a rare victory indeed. superintendent Alas, most of Moses’ plans were exe- of property cuted, resulting in anti-urbanism in maintenance and around New York City. Jacobs and construc- tion manager, went on to write The Death and Life Eagle Con- of Great American Cities (1961) and struction & The Economy of Cities (1969), Remediation, LLC began working in among other books. September to clean and renovate four Roberta Gratz is working to houses: 516, 522, and 524 Jeanette Street and 811 Holland Avenue. establish the Jane Jacob’s Institute in The Wilkinsburg Neighborhood New York City. Transformation Initiative (WNTI) and Allegheny County Economic Development are partnering with Landmarks in this 516 Jeanette Street 522 Jeanette effort. The County is contributing

June 28: memorial service, Washington Square Park, New York City. Page 4 PHLF News • October 2006 OUR WORK: Recent Progress

On May 3, when a resident on Stoney- Wrapping Up Getty Campus Brief Updates lonesome Road, a beautiful mountain road Grants Program in Ligonier near Powdermill Nature Reserve, called Landmarks president Arthur Ziegler A $185,000 grant from the Getty to say that PennDOT was cutting down the Foundation is enabling Landmarks to great trees that arched over the road, he prepare conservation plans for four colleges immediately wrote a letter to Allen Biehler, (see PHLF News September 2005 and PA Secretary of Transportation. In reply, April 2006). Impressive bound reports for Mr. Biehler generously telephoned and said Allegheny College that he had terminated the cutting along the and Grove City road and, because of our letter, was going have been com- to have a policy review of tree trimming pleted and are and removal by PennDOT. being reviewed by Successful Summer at We are grateful to Mr. Biehler, formerly the colleges; all Woodville Plantation an official of the Port Authority of site work has Rob Windhorst, president of the Neville Allegheny County, who also intervened in been completed House Associates, regularly reports on the the design of the Route 28 Expressway; for Geneva progress made at “Woodville,” the c. 1780 Landmarks submitted an alternate plan, College and Bedford Springs Hotel Collier Township mansion of John and much of which PennDOT ultimately Slippery Rock “The piecing back together of Bedford Presley Neville owned by Landmarks since included in its revised plan. St. Nicholas and draft reports Springs Hotel is one of the most amazing 1976. A few items of note: Church was saved, the taking of houses on are in progress. “The colleges are very and complex restorations I have seen,” said Troy Hill was curtailed, and costs of the pleased with the thorough information • Students from Belmont Technical College Landmarks president Arthur Ziegler. In the roadway were reduced (see PHLF News, we have provided on the historical and in St. Clairsville, Ohio, constructed an next issue of PHLF News, we will feature March 2004). architectural significance of their buildings authentic hand-cut garden fence, using the $90-million renovation and expansion. and campus, and with the practical 19th-century techniques, based on The four-star destination resort and confer- recommendations regarding maintenance research confirming that a picket-fence ence facility is scheduled to reopen in May and preservation,” said Tom Keffer, had once in fact been located there. 2007. Landmarks accepted an easement superintendent of property maintenance • More than 200 people visited protecting the elaborate wooden ginger- and construction manager. Landmarks “Woodville” this summer for tours and bread porches on the guest wings and the Design Associates, architects, and Liberto historical reenactments. “The ultimate Greek Revival central building dating from Landscape are assisting Landmarks. event,” according to Rob, “was the 1829–42, as well as the indoor swimming thrilling return of the sounds of 19th- pool wing and the historic golf course. The Easement Reform century music being played on an original easement was a critical element in making it pianoforte by Gary Grabowski.” Anne possible to save the hotel, abandoned and Congress recently changed some of the rules Genter, a trustee of Landmarks and closed since 1987. applicable to donations of preservation member of the Colonial Dames who assist On her membership renewal form in easements. First, for donations of preserva- in the interior restoration of “Woodville,” April, Dolores Jarrell wrote: “Jay and I tion easements during 2006 and 2007 the donated the pianoforte. want to thank PHLF for what they have limit on charitable contribution deductions done to restore Bedford Springs Hotel. Forbes Field Restoration is raised to 50% of adjusted gross income; • National Preservation Conference atten- It means a lot to us.” Allen Baum sent an & Celebration the carry-over period for excess contribu- dees will visit “Woodville” on November tions, to 15 years. For ranchers and farmers 3, and the plantation will be open to the e-mail on March 26 with this comment: On July 7, hundreds of baseball fans, Little the limit is raised to 100%; provided the public on November 19 for a holiday “I was intrigued by the article on the Leaguers, public officials, preservationists, property remains available for agricultural tour and candlelight reception Bedford Springs Hotel in the April issue and historians celebrated the restoration of of the PHLF News, in part because we or livestock production. There is no require- (see page 20). the Forbes Field wall, and the unveiling of a ment that the land be used for such pur- have wonderful memories of staying there Pennsylvania Historical and Museum in the 1970s, but primarily because of the poses, only that it be available for such use. National Register Commission marker. The event marked the Second, preservation easements protecting unofficial kick-off of the 2006 All-Star buildings located in a registered historic dis- Nominations Game festivities in Pittsburgh. trict must (i) include the entire exterior of Landmarks submitted two National Register “Landmarks became involved in restoring the building and the air rights and (ii) pro- nominations to the Pennsylvania Historical the very wall we helped save in the early hibit any changes inconsistent with the and Museum Commission, and the process 1970s,” said president Arthur Ziegler, building’s historical character. Additionally, of review and revision is under way. “when State Senator Jim Ferlo asked us to if the value of the easement exceeds • Al Tannler, historical collections director work with the City and administer a $10,000, a $500 fee is imposed. These at Landmarks, prepared an application $25,000 Department of Community and changes do not apply to buildings located for 2007–2013 Centre Avenue in the Hill Economic Development grant to stabilize outside a registered historic district. Lastly, District, designed in 1927 as the Pythian and repair the outfield wall of Forbes Field the deduction for a preservation easement Temple by African-American architect (1909–1971) in Oakland. The brick wall must be reduced to take into account any Louis A. S. Bellinger and known after from left-center field to right-center field, Federal Rehabilitation Credits claimed 1936 as the New Granada Theater. Al similarities in its balconies and those in the built in 1947, was pointed, capped, and building housing our Chautauqua condo- during the five years preceding the dona- incorporated in his nomination extensive painted, and the rusting flagpole was tion. Landmarks’ easement program, with research on the architect and the building minium, built in 1887” (shown here during repaired and painted. restoration). these new guidelines, remains an excellent that he conducted for African American State Senator Jim Ferlo wrote Arthur on way to protect historic properties listed on Architects: A Biographical Dictionary July 18: Building & Landscape Issues the National Register and to help finance 1865–1945 (2004). I would like to thank the Pittsburgh their rehabilitation. • Laura Ricketts, research assistant at Out of the many preservation issues History & Landmarks Foundation for Landmarks, submitted a National our staff becomes involved with daily, Register nomination for the former Turtle these three are worth noting. participating in the Forbes Field Wall Creek High School, now known as the The Elmhurst Group, developer, is Celebration on July 7. Cathy McCollom Woodland Hills East Junior High School. proposing to erect a 10-story acute-care and Tom Keffer have been extremely The nomination was submitted in cooper- hospital on a parcel of land next to the helpful to my staff throughout the restora- ation with the Committee to Save Turtle First Baptist Church (Betram G. Goodhue, tion process and during the planning of Creek High School, formed by citizens 1909–12) in the City of Pittsburgh’s the celebration. Because of PHLF’s involve- when the school board proposed demol- Oakland Historic District. Landmarks has ishing the building. The school board now been involved in testimony at the Historic ment, the restoration work and celebration intends to renovate the Classical Revival Review Commission (HRC), which rejected both have been a wonderful success story. structure built in 1917–18 to the designs the proposal by a vote of 5-2. The City has The celebration once again demonstrated of Pittsburgh architect George H. Schwan joined with the developer to appeal the HRC the importance of partnership between Armstrong Cork Factory as the most conspicuous of City Beautiful ruling. Landmarks favors development, but corporate leaders, non-profits, community Grand Opening Nov. 19 projects in the Turtle Creek Valley. what is designed must respect the church; Landmarks has provided an alternative advocates, and government officials dedi- As of mid-September 48 lofts were leased in In addition to recognition of the national plan that is more sensitive to the site. cated to solidifying our region’s sense of The Cork Factory at 2349 Railroad Street. significance of the New Granada Theater Walnut Capital, a development firm, community through preserving history. McCaffery Interests, Inc. of Chicago has and Turtle Creek Junior High School, listing completed its rehabilitation of the former in the National Register provides tax provi- plans to turn the former Nabisco bakery on Together, we were able to showcase a much Armstrong Cork Company buildings of sions and qualifications for possible historic Penn Avenue into the anchor of a six-acre anticipated preservation effort and simulta- mixed-use project to include retail, office, 1901 and 1913 in the Strip District. A preservation grants. neously educate and entertain an enthusias- parking, a hotel, residential units, and preservation easement accepted by fitness center. Landmarks continues to tic public. Landmarks played a key role in making encourage the preservation of the 1917-18 this project work (see PHLF News, building designed by Chicago architect September 2005). The historic factory Albert G. Zimmermann, with its addition buildings, vacant since 1974, now house of 1928. 295 loft apartments with 14-foot exposed ceilings, riverfront views, and many more amenities. Live there! PHLF News • October 2006 Page 5

New PHMC Rep Bill Callahan is the Bureau for Historic Preservation’s new representa- tive in Western Pennsylvania. The BHP is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Bill’s office is in the PHMC’s Fort Pitt Museum, in Pittsburgh’s Point State Park. He will represent the BHP in 24 counties, extending west from and including McKean, Cameron, Western Pennsylvania Craftsmen Guild members Clearfield, Cambria and Somerset. repaired the stained glass Through Bill the BHP provides windows at Old St. Luke’s technical preservation assistance (1852) in Scott Township. Photos courtesy of Kelly Art to municipalities, planning commis- Glass Company sions, Historic Architecture Review Boards, advocacy groups, community development advocates, Main Street programs, business groups and property owners. Contact him with Historic Religious Property Grant Recipients questions about the National Register of Historic Places, Certified Local Report on Progress: Governments, historic buildings surveys, the Historic District Act Repairing Stone, Stained Glass, Downspouts, & More (HARBs) and the BHP’s funding and incentive programs: 412-565-3575; Preservation projects are under way in also reported that the Union Project Guild members who worked on this [email protected]. churches and synagogues throughout the secured a $35,000 subsidy from the project, I’d like to say thanks for the Pittsburgh region, thanks to recent grants Laurel Foundation to launch “Glass Action,” opportunity to contribute to the preserva- awarded by the Pittsburgh History & a stained glass restoration social enterprise tion of this unique piece of our heritage. Landmarks Foundation. “Our grants of that will employ low-income individuals At Church of the Nativity in Crafton, State Preservation between $3,000 and $10,000 match in the art of stained glass restoration. Landmarks’ $3,000 grant was used to contributions from the congregations,” Beginning this fall, apprentices will help repair the downspouts and gutters in Awards & News restore the remainder of the stained order to comply with Crafton Borough Caroline E. Boyce, executive director glass windows at the church. code. “Your grant put us to the top and of AIA Pennsylvania, received the Bellefield Presbyterian Church in Landmarks is the only organization in Allegheny we were able to finish the project,” wrote F. Otto Haas Award, the most presti- Oakland is in the midst of a $500,000 chairman James W. Perrin, Jr. County offering an on-going program of gious award presented by Preservation financial and technical assistance to churches stained glass window restoration cam- Funds from Landmarks’ $3,000 grant paign that began in 1998. In January Pennsylvania in partnership with the and synagogues. Since 1997, Landmarks has to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in 2006, H. B. Mertz Renaissance Glass Highland Park are being used to add a Pennsylvania Historical and Museum awarded more than $500,000 to more than Works completed restoration work on handicap accessible ramp and restroom Commission. During the 2006 85 churches and synagogues and has provided three stained glass windows facing to the church. In addition, the interior of Pennsylvania Historic Preservation technical assistance to 19 more. Landmarks’ Fifth Avenue. They were the last three the rectory is being remodeled to provide Awards Ceremony in Harrisburg on Historic Religious Properties Program is funded windows in a group of 11 windows, office space and meeting rooms for the May 31, Caroline was recognized as by year-end gifts from members and by funds all of which have now been restored church. Architect Michael Eversmeyer from its endowment. at a total cost of $10,000, including a completed design work in the summer one of the state’s most articulate and $2,500 grant from Landmarks in 2004. and construction began in the fall. consummate advocates. She has been Landmarks’ $4,000 grant, awarded in Greg Wozniak of G. A. Wozniak & a tireless champion of state financial said chief programs officer Cathy 2005, will fund additional improvements Associates conducted intensive energy incentives for historic preservation, McCollom, “and help historic religious later this year. audits at New Hope Church in Marshall- of the new state building code and its property owners in Allegheny County Renaissance Glassworks of McMurray, Shadeland and at Mulberry Presbyterian application to historic structures, and prioritize their preservation needs and PA has completed the first phase of a Church in Wilkinsburg, thanks to grants undertake them, one by one.” $228,420 project at Bethel Presbyterian from Landmarks that were matched by for green-building design, especially Intern Susan Lofaro contacted some of Church in Bethel Park to restore 14 stained the Saxer Foundation. After meeting with as it applies to existing structures. the 2005 Historic Religious Property grant glass windows. In a letter of July 20, maintenance personnel at each church Her career began in 1981 in Pittsburgh, recipients to check on progress and learned Committee chair Arthur M. Brandenburg and reviewing energy consumption as senior historic preservation planner the following: wrote: records and operations, Greg produced for the City of Pittsburgh; then in According to Steve David of the Pittsburgh We were able to begin Phase One… comprehensive reports with cost savings 1985 she led the South Side’s National New Church in Point Breeze, “the church is due to the dedicated memorial funds, recommendations. As a result, New Hope Trust Main Street Center program, a poster-child for Landmarks’ program endowment funds, donations and pledges Church can expect to reduce its energy now.” In July, Keystone Waterproofing by the congregation, plus a grant from costs by 20%, thus saving $2,000 annu- leading to the creation of the South of Greensburg, PA cleaned and repointed the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks ally. Mulberry Presbyterian Church, with Side Local Development Company. the stone exterior. The $43,000 project Foundation. We will continue to submit a utility bill approaching $42,000, can Susan Shearer, executive director included an $8,000 grant from Landmarks, grant requests and plan fund raising events expect to save over $9,000 annually. with the balance of funds coming from the in the church and the community. One These savings are greatly needed to fund of Preservation Pennsylvania from church’s general funds. example of the response to fund raising other repairs. We also thank Greg for 2003 to June 2006, received a special At Hawthorne Avenue Presbyterian requests was a nine-year-old daughter of providing an energy audit for Old St. President’s Award for outstanding Church in Crafton, wooden window frames the congregation who raised and donated Luke’s, free of charge. service to the field of historic preser- are being repaired and new storm windows over $560 in 2005 and $260 in 2006 from vation. Melinda G. Higgins assumed are being fabricated and installed, thanks, a lemonade stand on July 4 in Bethel Park. the position of executive director of in part, to Landmarks’ $2,900 grant. Calvary United Methodist Church in Next Grant Application Preservation Pennsylvania on June 26. The Union Project in East Liberty, Allegheny West is using its $5,100 grant to Deadline awarded $6,000, has ordered storm frames help restore 14 stained glass windows in the Usually, Landmarks awards Historic for two-thirds of its remaining stained glass east tower of the church. Stained Glass Religious Property grants each fall. windows. Executive director Jessica King Resources began work in August. However, the grant program is being South Side Wins Kelly Art Glass repaired all the stained delayed this year due to the staff effort Grants from glass windows at Old St. Luke’s in Scott being invested in the National National Award Township. Landmarks contributed $4,000 Landmarks in 2004 Preservation Conference. Therefore: During its Main Street Conference in and 2005 enabled towards the $10,700 project. After portions • December 1, 2006 is the application New Orleans in May, the National Pittsburgh New of two rotted windows were replaced, all deadline for the next funding cycle; and Church (designed the windows were removed to be cleaned, Trust for Historic Preservation awarded by Harold Thorp scraped, sanded, and refinished after 154 • January 24, 2007 is the date of the next the South Side Local Development Carswell in 1929) years of weathering and wear. John Kelly Grant Awards Ceremony. Company one of three “Urban Pioneer to repair its steeple noted in an e-mail to Cathy McCollom on Awards” for its role in revitalizing the May 18: To receive an application, contact and clean and community, particularly through its repoint the stone Old St. Luke’s seems to be very pleased chief programs officer Cathy McCollom: exterior. The soot- with the work and very appreciative of 412-471-5808, ext. 516; [email protected]. Main Street program. soaked stone is Landmarks for enabling this project…. For more information and guidelines, once again a Speaking for myself and on behalf of the visit: www.phlf.org. golden tan. other [Western Pennsylvania Craftsmen’s] Page 6 PHLF News • October 2006 OUR WORK: Recent Progress

In Memoriam Companion Publications by Walter C. Kidney

Richard D. Edwards (1919–2006) to Be Released on October 26 Richard Dilworth Edwards, who died on June 26 at the age of 87, was one of Landmarks’ most influential, Beyond the Surface devoted, and long-serving trustees. “He was always For just over a decade Walter C. Kidney, archi- urging us to pursue our preservation goals,” said Arthur tectural historian and author for the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation from the Ziegler, president of Landmarks, “and was a steady, early 1980s until his death on December 1, calming influence on our board.” 2005, thought about, composed, re-worked, We will especially remember Dick for his love of refined, and simplified the words that now form Andrea Palladio and Italian Renaissance architecture— Beyond the Surface: Architecture and Being and for his ability to show how Palladian motifs influ- Alive. The earliest draft of his manuscript was enced vernacular architecture. In slide lectures to our dated August 31, 1995, and “August 2005” members and in his conversations with staff, he enthusi- was scrawled in a green-colored pen on a final marked copy found in Walter’s office. astically pointed out “bottom of the line Palladio” and In Beyond the Surface, the author’s words “top of the line Palladio” in humble matter most, and book designer Greg Pytlik and grand East End homes. Through has given them space and room to live. Eighteen his vast knowledge of architecture, choice photographs are included and repro- he was able to reveal historical inspi- duced as duotones; most were taken by Walter ration for many Pittsburgh land- in the 1940s with his Argus camera. Two marks. photographs of Walter as a young man were As chairman of Landmarks’ capital taken by Haverford college classmate and life-long friend Thomas H. Garver, author of campaign from 1982–85, Dick the superb introduction in Beyond the Surface. Walter Kidney on the Brooklyn Bridge, looking towards inspired our team of trustees, staff, Now a fine arts consultant, Tom kept watch and members to raise $2,300,000, (via e-mail) over the book design and content from Manhattan, c. 1958–1963. Photograph by Thomas H. Garver. thus providing Landmarks with a his home in Madison, Wisconsin. He encouraged firm operating base for the first time us to design an elegant book with an “exquisite Author’s Works” on January 24, 2006, at the in its history. A total of 336 businesses, foundations, and type face,” printed on “good heavyweight paper with a nice binding.” We also thank Tom for Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Military Museum individuals contributed funds in support of Landmarks’ and Memorial in Oakland, and were recorded historic preservation and education programs. Dick gave making a significant contribution to help underwrite publication costs, and for donating a large collection by SLB Radio Productions. Since we received so this public campaign a sense of purpose and direction of Walter’s early writings and unpublished manu- many favorable comments about the readings and through his effective leadership and “can-do” spirit. scripts to Landmarks’ James D. Van Trump Library. recording, we decided to publish a book that would In 1997 Dick established the Richard D. Edwards Trustee and architect David J. Vater suggested give permanence to the collection of excerpts—and Library Named Fund to provide a continuing source of the essential element needed to complete Beyond allow each to be illustrated. Life’s Riches is illustrated with 71 color and support for our reference library, based primarily on the the Surface: a bibliography of the author’s works. We thank David for compiling an impressive bibli- black and white photographs, including images personal collections of Jamie Van Trump and Walter C. by Clyde Hare, Jim Judkis, and Robert Ruschak. Kidney. Income from his fund enabled us to purchase ography that we were able to reprint, in part, that will convince any reader who did not know Walter The inspirational volume is dedicated to Richard D. new shelving for the library, and enables us each year to that he has earned the right—and, in fact, is deserv- Edwards (1919–2006), who, through his steady add significant new works to the library collection. ing of the luxury—of writing this “little autobiogra- influence as a trustee of the Pittsburgh History & Also in 1997, we were honored to have Dick write phy, with some relevance: how a young Pittsburgher Landmarks Foundation, inspired us to discover, the preface to Pittsburgh’s Landmark Architecture: The discovered his world, stayed in a very different city, study, preserve, adapt and use our architectural Historic Buildings of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. and dealt in time with a crisis of cultural conscience.” heritage to enrich life today. Walter’s words help us see the beauty of a particular place or space, and In just a few paragraphs, he eloquently touched upon his Life’s Riches help us understand how the experience of looking life-long love of architecture and historic preservation. at architecture adds richness and meaning to our This jewel-like book is composed of a selection His voice and passion live on in his words: everyday lives. Life’s Riches also advocates a of excerpts from ten books by Walter Kidney, progressive form of historic preservation, where Of all the fine arts, consider how architecture is published between 1974 and 2006 (passages from “the preservationist should…concern himself with the one closest to us every day, in our personal lives Beyond the Surface are included). The excerpts what is to be built as well as what has to be kept.” were first read during a “Celebration of the as well as in the wider social scene. From birth to death, it is mostly in buildings that we work, eat, sleep, worship, shop, experience illness and Bequest and Membership Donations Fund Books recovery, entertain ourselves and others. And Beyond the Surface and Life’s Riches were funded by the Walter C. Kidney Library and Publications consciously or not, our spirits, minds, and bodies Fund of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, established through a generous bequest from react to and take shape from these buildings…. Mr. Kidney, and augmented by contributions from the following:

All around us stand our architectural works—the Allegheny Cemetery Ed and Mary Ann Graf Sue and S. A. Neff, Jr. new, the older, and still yet older, all with stories to Historical Association Philip B. Hallen Eliza Scott Nevin tell. Here in our city there is nothing else like the fun Anonymous Gretchen Haller Mr. & Mrs. Thomas V. Pastorius Arcadia Publishing Company Marilyn P. Ham Lewis A. and Donna M. Patterson and satisfaction of finding, studying, preserving, Jerome J. Balvo Mr. & Mrs. John Campbell Ray and Trevi Pendro adapting, and using our architectural heritage. Roger Beal Harmon John and Marirose Radelet Why should it be surprising that so much of the old Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Blenko, Jr. Kathleen and Jared Heller Fred Rapone and Beth Pacoe David M. Brashear Gloria Henning Audrey and Charles Reichblum is so good? It isn’t to me. Every time has something Carl Wood Brown Suzanne W. Hershey Carol Robinson and worth keeping…. Eliza Smith Brown Eileen Hutchinson Jeffrey Markel Albert T. and Anne S. Burgunder William C. and Virginia A. Keck Stephen G. Robinson “In recognition of Dick’s service to Landmarks,” said John A. Burich Thomas and Pamela Keffer Dr. & Mrs. Wilfred T. Rouleau president Arthur Ziegler, “we have dedicated Life’s Barry L. Chad Brent K. Lazar Barbara A. Ruane Riches in memory of him. Dick respected Walter Kidney E. Jane Colborn Anne-Marie Lubenau Michael and Mary Leon Solomon and was fond of his writing. We are pleased that the Ann Connelly Mr. & Mrs. Bernard S. Mars Frank Stroker Edwards family agreed that this elegantly-designed book Mary and John Davis John A. Martine, AIA Louise King Sturgess of excerpts would be an appropriate tribute to Dick.” E. J. and Lu Donnelly Doug and Angela Marvin Elinor Szuch George and Eileen Dorman Pamela and Jackson McCarter Clarke M. Thomas Arthur J. Edmunds Theodore C. Merrick Lucille Cleeland Tooke Mr. & Mrs. William B. Eldredge Donna and Jack Miller David J. Vater Marilyn J. Evert Margaret J. Mima Robert K. Wagner Marc Finer, Communication Bill and Mary Anne Mistick Mrs. Frederick Walters Research, Inc. Louis Monterossi Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Williams Dr. & Mrs. William S. Garrett Muriel R. Moreland Mary Wohleber Thomas H. Garver Mountvue Corporation Carol Yaster and Bill Levant Joan B. Gaul Dr. & Mrs. Holt Murray Arthur P. Ziegler, Jr. PHLF News • October 2006 Page 7

New Law Permits Gifts from IRAs Federal legislation was enacted on August 17 that includes a limited-time Landmarks has provision permitting contributions purchased a from Individual Retirement Accounts preservation to charity, sometimes referred to as easement on the Horner family’s “Charitable IRA Rollovers.” Here’s mid-19th- how you can have an unprecedented century, 70-acre opportunity to help us between now farm in Greene and December 31, 2007: County. In 2006 and 2007, individuals 70 1/2 and older can transfer up to $100,000 directly from an IRA to Landmarks; The charitable distribution counts toward minimum distribution requirements; Charitable distributions can be made in addition to any other charitable Planned Giving Works: giving you may have planned; Because the distribution generates Creative Gifts and Two New Named Funds Jack Miller neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, even non-itemizers Planned giving is a development New Named Funds can benefit. process that considers the effects of a gift to both a charity and its Doris Harris, a member of Please note that distributions must Landmarks since 1972 and resident donor’s estate. Generally speaking, be made to qualified charities such as a planned gift is any gift given for of Florida for more than a quarter- Landmarks via direct transfer but may any amount and for any purpose, century, recently established a named whether for current or deferred use, fund to endow her annual gift. not be directed to donor-advised funds, that requires the assistance of a George and Eileen Dorman, whose charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities professional staff person, a qualified creative use of a life insurance policy or similar planned gifts. State tax treat- provided funds to help preserve his- volunteer, or the donor’s advisors to ment varies from state to state. complete. In addition, it includes toric churches in Allegheny County, any gift that is carefully considered recently created The George & If you are interested in discussing your by a donor in light of estate or Eileen Dorman Named Fund to options under this unique provision, generate support for our easement financial plans. contact Jack Miller, Landmarks’ director program. The addition of these two The Pittsburgh History & of gift planning: [email protected]; Landmarks Foundation’s planned Named Funds at Landmarks brings giving program is donor-focused, the total to 19. 412-471-5808, ext. 538. The Horner family, on the steps of their taking into account a donor’s goals, easement-protected house at 609 North Landmarks recommends that you seek objectives and passion for Landmarks’ Thanks to Many the advice of your tax and/or legal counsel mission. Once we know the makeup of a Taylor Avenue in the Mexican War donor’s estate, we can help that donor Streets. Duncan is with his wife Clare Planned gifts are helping Landmarks before deciding on a course of action. determine which assets make the most sense (center) and two daughters Jocelyn (left) fulfill its mission and are bringing benefits to contribute. Since appreciated assets and Anna (right). to donors. Ask Tony and Mary Ann provide more tax benefits, and Landmarks’ Kopczynski, whose McKees Rocks pizza Thus, it should come as no surprise that primary mission is to protect historic and factory became Landmarks’ warehouse in Become a when Landmarks recently offered to use architecturally significant buildings, real return for income for life; or ask Lucille Richard Scaife and Laurel Foundation estate is an area of mutual interest. Tooke, who saved her farm from destruc- Heritage Society funding to purchase a preservation ease- While Landmarks has gained national tion by giving it to a charitable trust that’s ment on the Horner’s mid-19th century, attention by linking planned gifts and now generating her retirement income and Member: 70-acre Greene County farm, Clare and easements to facilitate the adaptive use of a future Landmarks gift. Duncan not only agreed, but they agreed to historic buildings, our greatest satisfaction Then there’s Judith Harvey, who not Participate in an Exclusive use the $25,000 purchase price to restore comes from helping people of all demo- only gave us her historic house while retain- Sewickley-Area Tour the farmhouse and refinance their mortgage graphics support our mission and their ing the right to live there, but protected it to secure the easement and make a $25,000 Thursday, November 2 families. with a preservation easement; and John and gift to endow the costs associated with Mary Hudak’s children, who created a 1:00–5:00 p.m. Easement Protects monitoring it. Landmarks Named Fund in memory of The story of the creative way the gift their parents by giving us the house where Landmarks trustee Sylvia Dallas has Greene County Farm was structured and the Horner family’s their family bonded. While donors received organized an exclusive tour for Heritage three-decade relationship with Landmarks Consider Clare and Duncan Horner. significant tax benefits for their gifts, it was Society members of Landmarks and the will be featured in the next issue of PHLF the impact of their gifts on our mission that Nearly three decades ago, the couple National Trust on Thursday, November purchased a run-down house in the News. For now, however, Duncan and Clare provided the greatest satisfaction. Mexican War Streets neighborhood from are happy knowing that they’ve preserved 2 to “Newington,” “Elm Cottage,” and Landmarks, then gave us a facade easement homes for daughters Anna and Jocelyn. the Sewickley Heights History Center. As for the farm, “It’s a strategically To learn how your planned gift can save on the property. They went on to restore For more information on becoming a the building and acquire four others, now located property on the intersection of two a significant property, or just help you in various stages of restoration. rural roads adjoining Ryerson Station State make a significant contribution to Landmarks Heritage Society member or Park,” said Landmarks president Arthur support Landmarks’ mission, contact on attending the event ($50 per person), Ziegler. He noted: “The wood-frame me (412-471-5808, ext. 538; contact Jack Miller (412-471-5808, Victorian farmhouse with carpenter ginger- [email protected]), or visit www.phlf.org. ext. 538; [email protected]). bread posts and wood barn represent the prior use of the property as an active farm. The site has both lowland and hilltop, a large pond with earth dam, a wooded area above the pond contiguous to the State Park woodland, and a wetland with a wide variety of natural growth in the lowland. It’s definitely worth preserving.” Page 8 PHLF News • October 2006 OUR WORK: Recent Progress

Education News

Now Available A Patrician of Ideas: A Biography of A. W. Schmidt By Clarke M. Thomas

Meticulously researched and fascinating Almost complete: the East Carson Street mural at the Riverwalk Corporate Centre, in to read, A Patrician of Ideas chronicles mid-September. Right: the blank wall—and the process of transforming it. the remarkable life of McKeesport native Adolph W. Schmidt (1904–2000). Landmarks Wins Sprout Fund Grant: A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Business School, Schmidt Mural Dedicated September 25 married Patsy Mellon (granddaughter Thanks to the Sprout Public Art Program The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks of Thomas Alexander) in 1936. He and the prodigious talent of artist David Foundation originally submitted the Sprout served as an intelligence officer in Hawbaker and his wife Fran, the blank Fund application in partnership with World War II, managed the A. W. wall on the east side of the Riverwalk chairman Mark Bibro, owner of the Mellon Educational and Charitable Corporate Centre building at Terminal “blank wall” building. A committee of Trust from 1946 to 1969 (and again in Way and East Carson Street now celebrates South Side representatives—Dr. Barbara main streets. The mural, “East Carson Street Rudiak, Megan Stearman, Tom Stevenson, its closing years of 1979–80), and served Treasures,” shows school students and and Gaye Hockenberry—worked with as U. S. Ambassador to Canada from others exploring the 1300 block of East Louise Sturgess, Landmarks’ executive 1969 to 1974. Carson Street, while residents continue with director, and Mark Bibro to help define their daily tasks. A steelworker from the the mural content. Thanks to the Sprout In summing up past looks on approvingly, as life on Carson Public Art Program, 31 blank walls in city Schmidt’s influence, Street continues from one generation to the neighborhoods have been transformed author Clarke next. More than 250 people, including into works of art, promoting community Thomas notes: “As students from six schools, attended the identity and pride as a result. Artist David Hawbaker at work. scholars continue to mural dedication on September 25. delve into the history of Pittsburgh, there will be an increasing realization of the role All the Rest Adolph Schmidt played in the Since the April 2006 issue of PHLF News, Landmarks’ education staff, Renaissance of the 1950s and, through docents, and interns have been opening the Jail Museum on Mondays his management of the A. W. Mellon to the public and leading downtown walking tours on Fridays, South Side Educational and Charitable Trust, of the Strolls on Saturdays, and membership and private group tours on a regular development of numerous institutions, basis. We’ve involved hundreds of students in walking tours and published two student booklets: Bishop Leonard School Memories (to help most notably the Graduate School of ease the closing of the 125-year-old school) and The Poetry Public Health at the University of and Art of Our Neighborhood and School, by Pittsburgh….But in a curious way, students in Beechwood Elementary School’s Writers’ his most lasting legacy may be in Club. We’ve participated in the city-wide “Pittsburgh the realm of ideas. For Schmidt Roars” initiative and led downtown tours for the “City was more than an old-fashioned Slickers” Summer Camp hosted by the Carnegie Museum of Art and Architecture Explorations at the Carnegie Mellon country-club ‘patrician.’ He was a School of Architecture. About 170 teachers have participated man of ideas who worked assiduously in workshops and in-service programs, and learned how to with others to attempt to bring them to connect their curricula to places that students know best: fruition.” their school, neighborhood, and city. We are grateful to The Grable Foundation and other donors whose support Published by the Pittsburgh History & enables us to provide a full-range of educational programs Landmarks Foundation with funding at affordable prices. from the Laurel Foundation, A Patrician of Ideas includes a foreword by Landmarks president Arthur Ziegler. It is the fifth book published by Landmarks on notable Pittsburghers.

• 192 pages; soft cover; 51/2" x 81/2" 41 b/w photos and 6 color • ISBN 0-916670-24-4 • $24.95 (less 10% membership discount) To order, contact Frank Stroker: 412-471-5808, ext. 525; [email protected] PHLF News • October 2006 Page 9

10 Students Complete Volunteer

Internships Field Session Assistants— young Pittsburghers between Ten students assisted Landmarks’ education the ages of 18 and 36—are staff this summer on a volunteer basis, help- helping with the National ing primarily with tours, publications, and Preservation Conference, the Mt. Lebanon Cultural Resource Survey. thanks to a grant from The We thank the following: Lauren Cambest Alfred M. Oppenheimer (Indiana University of Pennsylvania); Fund of The Pittsburgh Virginia Charitaki, Justin Greenawalt, Foundation. Dana Kremer, and Susan Lofaro (all from the University of Pittsburgh); Shawna Coudriet (Slippery Rock University); Kristin Cullen (Miami University of Ohio); Patrick Russell (Carnegie Mellon University); and Mary Scala and Robert Strohm (both from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh). Their enthusiasm for the work of Landmarks invigorated our staff, Landmarks’ Scholarship Program and their experience helped give them “a Has Record Year, Giving “Enclosed you will find a check to better grasp on how help support the National preservation works, espe- Opportunities to 133 People Preservation Conference in the fall. cially in the city of With the National Preservation Conference in Pittsburgh this year, Landmarks I think it is wonderful that you are Pittsburgh,” according to expanded its scholarship program, thanks to generous contributions from our raising scholarship money so that intern Susan Lofaro. local people can attend these meetings.” After volunteering trustees, private foundations, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. May through mid- This year, Landmarks awarded scholarships to the following: Richard M. Scaife, trustee August, usually five days a week, Justin Pittsburgh History & Greenawalt summarized his experience in a Landmarks Foundation letter of August 8: National Preservation Conference My time spent with the Pittsburgh For the first time in the history of the Conference, five international scholarships have “Through your support, four mem- History & Landmarks Foundation has been been awarded with funding from the National Trust and Landmarks. Each recipient is bers of our staff and board will have perhaps one of the most enriching experi- receiving $1,200 to help offset travel and registration costs. Scholarship winners are: the opportunity to learn about new ences of my life thus far. Never could I have Douglas M. Campbell, project officer, Aberdeen City Heritage Trust (UK); Dr. Stuart approaches to revitalizing existing fathomed that I would learn so very much A. Eydmann, design and conservation officer, West Lothian Council (UK); John S. neighborhoods and business districts Graham, chief executive, Historic Scotland (UK); Jan Haenraets, head of gardens, in such a short span of time. Whether it was and…to meet colleagues from across giving tours to elementary school children The National Trust for Scotland (Belgium/UK); and Marion Steiner, geographer/ industrial historian, National Council of German Women’s Organization (Germany). the country who share in the spirit of or surveying the vast stretches of suburbia preservation and community revital- in Mt. Lebanon, I can say that there was In addition, 123 scholarships covering registration costs ($325 each) were awarded to rarely a dull moment. Pennsylvanians who are working or volunteering in the field of historic preservation, ization.” It was through this internship that I have and to young Pittsburghers who are being trained as “Field Session Assistants,” Michael Glasser, Board Chairman encountered absolutely all walks of life: thanks to a grant from The Alfred M. Oppenheimer Fund of The Pittsburgh Oakland Business Improvement District from inner-city school children to middle- Foundation. aged and elderly citizens of middle-class suburbia. My experiences have demon- “Already, Allegheny County strated that Historic Preservation is not Travel-Study Economic Development is preparing something that occurs somewhere in an air- to utilize lessons learned in New For several years, Landmarks has offered a special program of travel-study scholar- conditioned office (granted some aspects of Orleans. I am especially eager to ships for public officials and staff of governmental planning and preservation organi- it do), but rather is an entity that interacts zations. This year we awarded three scholarships: begin thinking of ways our with the community at large. To be produc- Department can develop meaningful tive in this field one must possess the ability • Jeremy Smith of the Department of City Planning attended a conference in Edinburgh, programming for the elderly in our Scotland (May 31-June 2) on the subject of contemporary design in historic cities. to successfully interact and communicate region’s business districts based on with all classes, colors, and creeds because, Prince Charles addressed the conference, as did Landmarks president Arthur Ziegler, who showed examples of contemporary design on East Carson Street, in-fill housing lessons from a session instructed by more often than not, it is their neighbor- staff from Mission Hill in Boston.” hood that we are trying to protect for in Manchester, and new construction at Carnegie Mellon University. Jeremy reported: posterity, it is their story that we are trying “It was refreshing to listen to and meet so many dedicated professionals grappling Eric N. Milliron, Jr. to tell, and it is their house of worship that with issues similar to our own, and to seek out some lessons learned in the city itself.” Department of Economic Development we are trying to save. I have learned that • Eric Milliron and Nathan Wetzel, both with Allegheny County’s Department of County of Allegheny Historic Preservation is a selfless profession Economic Development, attended the 2006 National Main Streets Conference in New that educates those who wish to embrace Orleans in June. According to Eric, “The conference was an exceptional opportunity “Now in its 8th year, the Pittsburgh the past so as to secure for themselves and to learn best practices from leading experts from all around the nation. Allegheny History & Landmarks Foundation others a brighter future. County’s communities are a microcosm of these national examples, and I look for- My knowledge of this spectacular city ward to employing these new ideas from Tarentum to Coraopolis.” Nathan added, scholarship continues to grant oppor- has also grown exponentially since having “The Conference served as a great opportunity to expand the development knowledge tunities to exceptional African- become an intern. I have always had a great for project managers.” American students. This year was no respect for this place at the forks of the Cathy McCollom, chief programs officer at Landmarks, participated in a panel exception as ShaQuayla Hill won one Ohio, but never have I felt so much a part discussion at the Main Street Conference, “Transforming a Local Neighborhood into of the two scholarships awarded.” of a city as I now do. I am a proud a Regional Destination.” Christian Morrow Pittsburgher. I have garnered an apprecia- Courier Staff Writer tion for the small things that give this city its quirkiness and a reverence for the larger Local High School Graduates things that demonstrate its power. Yesterday Since 1999, Landmarks has awarded 21 scholarships ($4,000 each) still exists here in Pittsburgh; it mingles to exceptional students from the City or County who share our amongst skyscrapers of the 1970s and 80s preservation values and love of Pittsburgh. The annual scholarship and peeks out from behind the pseudo- awards, generously funded by the Brashear Family Named Fund at facades of the Renaissance, but it’s there, Landmarks and other trustees, help offset college/university tuition just waiting for someone to “look up.” expenses. I would like to take this opportunity to During a luncheon on June 16, trustee David Brashear and staff thank all of those with the Pittsburgh welcomed scholarship winners ShaQuayla Hill (right) and Jacalyn History & Landmarks Foundation who Jeffrey (far right). ShaQuayla graduated from the Pittsburgh High have truly made my experience so much School for the Creative and Performing Arts and is attending Johns more than an internship. What I have taken Hopkins University. Jacalyn graduated from Clairton High School and is attending from this experience will influence me for Penn State University. Many of the previous scholarship winners attended the lunch many years as I continue my educational also; 12 of the 21 scholarship recipients have graduated from college, and five of them career. are living and working in Pittsburgh! Page 10 PHLF News • October 2006

The “Green” The Preservation Nation Comes Power of Historic to Pittsburgh (Continued from page 1)

Properties “Saving Fallingwater: the Movie,” which documents “We thank PNC Bank the brilliant structural rehabilitation of Wright’s and all our state and The “Greening of Historic Properties National precarious masterpiece. Show times are Saturday, local sponsors whose sup- Summit” will be held in Pittsburgh on October 30, November 4 at 8:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. at the in conjunction with the National Trust for Historic Hilton Hotel. port made it possible for Preservation’s National Preservation Conference. Likewise, some broader developments in Pittsburgh the National Preservation Members of Landmarks are invited to attend the preservation will serve as examples to aid phenomena Conference 2006 to be in Pittsburgh. We also “Town Hall” meeting at the conclusion of the sum- in other cities. The “Pittsburgh Green & Historic thank preservationists from throughout the mit at the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional Buildings Tour,” on Wednesday, November 1 from History Center (see page 20 for details). 8:00 a.m. to Noon will underscore the many har- Pittsburgh region who have worked for the The National Summit, co-hosted by Landmarks monies and occasional conflicts in environmentally past year with the National Trust for Historic and the Green Building Alliance (GBA) and spon- conscientious building renovation, an area in which Preservation, Landmarks’ staff, and our sored by the Heinz Endowments, The Roy A. Hunt this city has pioneering efforts. Especially characteristic Foundation, and Massaro Corporation, will bring is the bus tour, “After You’ve Gone: Adaptive Re-use committee to plan a first-rate conference. national leaders of Industrial Buildings in the Post-Steel Era,” on It’s exciting to be able to show the nation in the area of Tuesday, October 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. how preservation has been instrumental in green building Tours will also go beyond monumental and high- and historic style structures to consider broader cultural and his- revitalizing this region.” preservation torical themes. Admirers of August Wilson’s plays together to David E. Barensfeld, Co-Chair of Landmarks’ National will be able to take the tour “August Wilson’s Hill Preservation Conference Planning Committee. discuss converging goals as well as barriers to District,” to see where many of the dramas are set, on Mr. Barensfeld is the fourth generation of his family “greening” places of historical significance. Friday, November 3 or Saturday, November 4, from to head Ellwood Group, Inc., iron and steel manufacturers headquartered in Ellwood City PA. “Green” buildings are purposely designed to 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. And the “Homewood: A Vibrant , preserve the natural environment as much as possible and to provide healthy, productive places for people. The Pittsburgh region is a national tion tax-credit expert Harry Schwartz. Meanwhile, leader in “green building,” with 13 newly- a session such as “Innovations in Military Cultural constructed buildings and nine historic property Resources Management,” on Thursday, November 2 renovations. Two notable examples of the “green- from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., though less applicable to the ing” of historic properties are the Western Pittsburgh region, addresses an issue of pressing Pennsylvania Conservancy headquarters on Fourth national interest. Avenue, located in the Burke’s Building of 1836, A number of events are free to the public and the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum on the (see page 20). Arthur Ziegler’s lecture, “The Story of North Side, whose innovative expansion in 2004 Preservation in the Pittsburgh Region,” on October 31 connected the former Allegheny Post Office of at 5:30 p.m. in the Byham Theater is one, as is a show- 1897 with the Buhl Planetarium of 1939. ing of the “Saving Fallingwater: The Movie.” In fact, the “greenest” developments are often “Overview Tour” guides will lead a four-hour Pittsburgh would not be a high-tech, research- those that reuse historic structures and sites; but, tour, including a ride on the Duquesne Incline. oriented, bicycle-friendly place without being able to invent itself in the vision of a better tomorrow. But some conflicts do arise when trying to meet both African American Community” tour will run many of the best parts of this city are only possible “green” and historic standards. Currently, the fore- Wednesday, November 1 and Thursday, November 2 through the persistence of historic structures and land- most green-building rating system, “Leadership in from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to highlight one of scapes. Preservation is not simply appreciation of the Energy and Environmental Design” (LEED), cre- Pittsburgh’s historically rich but under-recognized past, it is also the wave of the future, here and around ated by the US Green Building Council, does not neighborhoods. the country. There is no better way to celebrate even address historic properties. “The National Many of the events will address issues that are that combination and learn how to perpetuate it than Summit on Monday, October 30 will be the first timely and informative, but not regionally specific. to attend the National Trust Conference. step in bridging these gaps,” said GBA executive Advocacy Day on Thursday, November 2 will feature director Rebecca Flora, “and could be the launch- sessions “Government Isn’t Broken: How to Fix It,” Architectural historian and Landmarks member Charles L. ing point to a Historical Building Application from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. with “Advocacy Guru” Guide for the LEED rating system.” Rosenblum has articles in the current issues of Preservation Stephanie Vance, and there will be an “Advocacy and Texas Architect. “The summit will also give us the opportunity to Luncheon” from Noon to 1:30 p.m. with rehabilita- bring together people working in related fields,” said Cathy McCollom, chief programs officer of Landmarks. She added: “The preservation move- ment in Pittsburgh and other cities can only grow with new voices, and green-building issues are help- Look for Landmarks’ Old House Fair in the ing to create new alliances among preservationists, environmentalists, conservationists, clean water Conference Exhibit Hall: Free to the Public activists, and others. The result may be an influx of young people into preservation from this and other For the past 11 years, Landmarks has presented the specialists in new construction and the restoration targeted initiatives.” Old House Fair, targeted to the unique needs of older of liturgical, commercial, and residential stained glass; homes. “Pittsburgh has thousands of old houses in all McClelland Plastering, experts in all types of plaster, price ranges requiring different levels of renovation or drywall, and ornamental plasterwork; and Gilding restoration,” said Cathy McCollom, chief programs Atelier of Pennsylvania, experts in the application of officer at Landmarks. “We’re delighted that the 11th fine gold leaf, and preservation of all types of patinas annual Old House Fair is part of the National Trust and finishes. Conference’s Exhibit Hall this year. It gives people in Other exhibitors include the Union Project; this region the opportunity to meet local home Old Economy Village/Ambridge Historic District; restoration experts and explore a national network of Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; products and services.” Rivers of Steel; and Construction Junction. The ESB Bank is the sponsor of this year’s Old House Community Design Center of Pittsburgh will be Fair, to be held in the National Trust Conference’s returning to the Old House Fair to provide Exhibit Hall located on the second floor of the RenPlanSMconsultations––free mini-consults with Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel. The event, including more architects to talk about renovations. New to this than 80 vendors, is free to the public: see page 20 year’s Old House Fair is Kestner Wood Products of The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is a LEED- for details. Butler County; their services include wood flooring certified “green” building and the winner of a 2006 Vendors scheduled to participate in this year’s restoration and finish, and new production or National Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Old House Fair include representatives of the reproduction of molding and doors. Award and the AIA Honor Award for Architecture. Western Pennsylvania Craftsmen’s Guild, a non-profit Representatives from the Greening of Historic Architects for the 2004 renovation were Koning organization of experienced master artisans dedicated Properties National Summit (see sidebar) also will Eizenberg of Santa Monica, CA, with Perkins to preserving historic crafts and landmarks. Look for have a booth at the Old House Fair to share the Eastman of Pittsburgh. Wilson & McCracken, specialists in architectural results of their day-long meeting with conference woodwork and custom furniture; Kelly Art Glass, attendees and interested citizens. 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andlelight House Tour Contributors

The Allegheny West Civic Council and Mexican War Streets Society are hosting Cthe Preservation Conference Candlelight Tour, traditionally the most popular special event, on Thursday, November 2 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Formed in the 1960s, both these pioneering preserva- National Preservation tion groups reversed neighborhood Conference decline by restoring the historic structures, Lead Donor developing community PNC Bank pride, and publicizing their progress through Benefactors annual house tours. Alcoa Foundation Drawing on years of experience in organiz- ESB Bank ing successful tours, the Fifth Third Bank of Western two North Side groups Pennsylvania are opening more than a dozen homes in their National City neighborhoods. A por- Pittsburgh History & tion of the tour pro- Landmarks Foundation ceeds will benefit the Allegheny Commons restoration project. Sponsors “Each homeowner adds unique 1772 Foundation touches during the restoration process,” said David McMunn, president of the Commonwealth of Mexican War Streets Society. He added: Pennsylvania, Department of “Conference attendees are going to Community and Economic enjoy the quality of craftsmanship and Development innovative design that distinguishes Commonwealth of these Victorian homes.” At 1200 Resaca Pennsylvania, Department of Place, Barbara Talarico and Glenn Conservation and Natural Olcerst have added stained glass and tile Resources work in keeping with the character of their house. Every room at Gary and Ellwood Group, Inc. Donna Otto’s Victorian home at 954 Federal Home Loan Bank of Beech Avenue is beautifully decorated. Pittsburgh The former Boggs House, now the Inn Forest City Enterprises, Inc. on the Mexican War Streets, and Jones Hall, formerly one of the “millionaire’s mansions” on Ridge Avenue are among the tour stops. The Gailliot Family Foundation Trolleys will circulate along the walking-tour route. Katherine Mabis McKenna Landmarks members can sign up for the Candlelight Tour by Foundation registering for the Conference on-line by October 20: www.nthp.org. Or, you can stop by the Hilton Hotel on November 2 and purchase a The North Shore Group at one-day registration ($175 per person) and then purchase a Candlelight Smith Barney Tour ticket ($30) for that evening event. Scholarship Donors Trustees of the Pittsburgh History The Inn on the Mexican War & Landmarks Foundation Streets, located in the former (see page 19) Boggs House (Longfellow, Alden & Harlow, architects, The Alfred M. Oppenheimer 1888), 604 W. North Avenue Fund of The Pittsburgh (top). On November 15, the Foundation Acanthus Restaurant in the Mellon Financial Corporation carriage house behind the Inn will open (left and right). Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Greening of Historic Properties National Summit Lead Donors Heinz Endowments The Roy A. Hunt Foundation Sponsor Massaro Corporation

Members of the Western Pennsylvania Craftsmen’s Guild recently helped restore 954 Beech Avenue in Allegheny West (right), the home of Gary and Donna Otto. Work included refinishing the stairwell and restoring the gilded plaster ceiling ornamentation. Trivia worth knowing: from 1907–12, popular mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart lived here with her family. Photo courtesy of Wilson & McCracken Page 12 PHLF News • October 2006

What’s Worked in 42 Years: A Brief Look at the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation

ince its founding in 1964, the and Charitable Trust. In 1966, the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks revolving Preservation Fund was SFoundation has been using historic established with a $100,000 grant preservation strategies to revitalize the from the Sarah Scaife Foundation, and Pittsburgh region, and, in the process, Landmarks began to work aggressively has gained national and international to save and restore buildings in the recognition. When Richard Moe was Mexican War Streets, Manchester, appointed president of the National and the South Side without displacing Trust for Historic Preservation in 1993, the people who lived there. In 1967, he chose Pittsburgh as his first stop in Landmarks worked with Pittsburgh’s a series of field trips to preservation Department of City Planning to prepare organizations across the country. an historic-preservation ordinance for He spent a day touring various projects, the City of Pittsburgh (adopted in talking with community leaders and 1971). In 1968, Landmarks initiated a “Historic Landmark” plaque program, The impending demolition of the 1300 block of Liverpool Street in Manchester, representatives of neighborhood funded by an Alcoa Foundation grant; one of Pittsburgh’s 89 neighborhoods, inspired James Van Trump and Arthur organizations. Afterward, he wrote to the first plaque was awarded to the Ziegler to establish the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation in 1964. Landmarks president Arthur Ziegler: Allegheny County Courthouse and There really is more going on in those Jail, 1884–1888, by H. H. Richardson. neighborhoods in Pittsburgh than Although Landmarks was not able A detail of the 1300 block anywhere else in the nation. This is a to halt demolition of several significant of Liverpool Street today. direct result of the decades of work that buildings in its first five years, it success- Landmarks was successful in: you’ve put in to practical preservation. fully campaigned to save the Allegheny saving the block from demolition; I came away truly inspired and energized Post Office of 1897 (now part of the organizing residents to form the and determined to take the word far Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh), Manchester Citizens Corporation and wide of what you are doing in D. H. Burnham’s Union Station rotunda to lead neighborhood revitaliza- Pittsburgh. This is preservation as it of 1898, and the c. 1790 Neill Log tion efforts; creating the nation’s should be practiced and I am committed House in Schenley Park. first historic preservation district to furthering it in every way that I can. By 1969, key elements in Landmarks’ in a predominantly African- Later that year, the National Trust program of preservation and education American neighborhood; and for Historic Preservation conferred the were in place: restoring the buildings. Louise duPont Crowninshield Award, According to trustee David • architectural site surveys, preservation its highest award for accomplishments Barensfeld, “Landmarks has been studies, and preservation advocacy; in the field of historic preservation, on in the forefront of forging the Arthur Ziegler for Landmarks’ work in • preservation and restoration of neighborhood partnerships that revitalizing inner-city neighborhoods historic neighborhoods and structures make historic preservation possi- and developing Station Square. without gentrification; and ble without the disruptive effect of gentrification.” • publications, landmark plaque Early Years designations, tours, and other educational endeavors that would and Successes actually change people’s thinking about old buildings and old neigh- In the 1950s and 1960s in Pittsburgh, borhoods so they recognized the as in many other cities, urban economic and cultural value of them. “renewal” meant destroying much of the existing built environment. And, the effectiveness of its revolving Pittsburgh’s “Renaissance” mayor Preservation Fund was making national David L. Lawrence was quoted as headlines. The fund enabled Landmarks saying, “The town has no worship to buy the most dilapidated building in of landmarks. Instead, it takes its an historic neighborhood (thus prevent- pleasure in the swing of the headache ing its demolition and forestalling the ball and the crash of falling brick.” accelerating deterioration of neighboring It was in this inhospitable environ- structures), restore it, and either sell or ment that an English professor, Arthur rent it to residents. The process was P. Ziegler, Jr., and architectural historian, then repeated until a group of homes James D. Van Trump, formed a non- was restored. Low-interest loans were profit, historic preservation organization. also made to individuals and commu- Barbara D. Hoffstot, then a trustee nity groups for worthy preservation of the National Trust for Historic projects, such as façade restoration or Preservation, became one of the founding other neighborhood improvement trustees. Attorney Charles C. Arensberg projects. Sale and/or rental fees and served as board chairman, a position repaid loans were returned to the he held for 30 years. “revolving” Preservation Fund; thus Landmarks began working even limited resources could be replenished before its incorporation date of and redirected, and more preservation/ September 30, 1964: a preservation restoration projects undertaken. study of the 1300 block of Liverpool Street in Manchester, funded by Helen Clay Frick, had begun several months Station Square before. Landmarks began a vigorous In the mid 1970s, Landmarks began publications and tour program in 1965, its most ambitious and successful The Grand Concourse Restaurant at Station Square, on the main floor and also launched the nation’s first program: Station Square, a riverfront of The Landmarks Building. The former Pittsburgh & Lake Erie county-wide survey of architectural development opposite downtown Railroad Terminal Building was renovated in the 1970s and 1980s as landmarks, funded primarily by a grant Pittsburgh. Landmarks conceived of part of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation’s mixed-use from the A. W. Mellon Educational the project in 1975 when there was development project. PHLF News • October 2006 Page 13

talk of tearing down some of the under- Concourse Restaurant, and the upper utilized Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad floors were renovated for offices in buildings, constructed between 1897 1984. and 1917. Although few Pittsburgh Landmarks’ staff of 21 full- and part- leaders and politicians believed that time employees (assisted by more than Landmarks would be successful, the 100 volunteers and interns) carries out Allegheny Foundation, a Scaife-family an annual work plan approved by a charitable trust, generously provided board of 75 trustees, chaired by Landmarks with an initial $5 million Pittsburgh entrepreneur and civic leader equity grant and supported the project Mark Bibro. Program priorities include: for two decades. • Providing loans and grants to initiate From 1976 to 1994, Landmarks revitalization activity in inner-city served as prime developer of the site neighborhoods and to create afford- and eventually acquired 52 acres of able housing in historic districts; riverfront property. At Station Square, Landmarks was able to put its principles • Accepting easements for historic into practice: structures, thereby making financially impossible projects possible; • historic buildings were reused for offices, shops, restaurants, • Awarding grants to historic religious and entertainment; properties that provide needed During the National Preservation Conference Overview Tour, participants will see the community and social services; • parking was conveniently placed recently renovated Cork Factory Lofts. Landmarks accepted a preservation easement near buildings; • Creatively structuring planned gifts so in 2005 so McCaffery Interests, Inc. of Chicago could rehabilitate this complex of Landmarks can save historic proper- industrial buildings (constructed between 1901 and 1913) into 295 loft apartments, • open squares and landscaped spaces ties and preserve farmland and donors with parking and retail. The Cork Factory Lofts dominate this view of Pittsburgh’s were humanly scaled; can realize income and tax benefits; Strip District, along the Allegheny River. • artifacts such as a paddlewheel, • Providing grants and loans to other Bessemer converter, blowing engine, nonprofits to help “grow” and assist and bridge finial were treated their restoration work; as sculpture; • Conducting surveys and feasibility • and, for the first time in Pittsburgh, studies; underdeveloped riverfront land was utilized as an amenity for people. • Shaping urban redevelopment plans; Five historic railroad buildings were • Documenting and publicizing the adapted for new uses, and a hotel, historic architecture of the Pittsburgh a dock for the Gateway Clipper fleet, region; and parking areas were added. • Creating educational programs, Landmarks developed Station Square including school tours, teacher without using city, county, or state workshops, lectures, and publications funds, and repaid a federal loan ahead that serve more than 12,000 people of schedule. The total investment by each year; Landmarks and its sub-developers was over $100 million. Landmarks had • Awarding scholarships to taken a site that had generated $47,000 students and local officials in real estate and nothing in parking to further their knowledge taxes to one that produced $4 million a of historic preservation; year in real estate and parking taxes, 3,000 jobs, and 143 businesses. • Maintaining a library and When Landmarks sold Station Square archives of more than in 1994 because its historic preservation 8,000 books, based Landmarks staff and trained goals were achieved, the sale proceeds primarily on the personal volunteers involve more than of about $25 million plus continuing collections of co-founder 5,000 school students in economic participation were added to Jamie Van Trump and walking tours, architectural its endowment, thus generating invest- architectural historian design challenges, and ment revenue to help fund neighborhood Walter C. Kidney; in-school programs each year. revitalization, historic preservation • Maintaining “Woodville,” About 7,000 more adults programs, and educational activities. a National Historic participate in teacher work- Landmarks is one of only a few non- Landmark of c. 1780 in shops, lectures, tours, and profits that has been able to build an Collier Township that is special events. endowment by putting its mission open to the public, thanks into practice. to the efforts of the Neville House Now owned by Forest City Associates; our funds, together with funds granted gifts that are helping us fulfill our Enterprises, Inc., a Cleveland-based to us, to leverage preservation and mission while honoring donors’ developer, Station Square continues to • Working with more than 100 city restoration commitments by others. interests. neighborhood groups, regional and Advocacy, education, and all else come be Pittsburgh’s most popular destina- Activist, innovative, practical, fiscally economic development organizations, after those two efforts. tion, attracting over 3 million people prudent and resourceful, persistent, each year. historic-property owners, and state agencies to advance the cause of For every project Landmarks takes flexible, and egalitarian: these qualities historic preservation in the region; and on, there are probably ten more equally characterize Landmarks’ commitment to Current Work and worthwhile projects that must stay on and preservation of the past––“not in • Providing consulting services and real the drawing boards. It is only through order to preserve the artifacts of our Priorities estate development expertise through the generosity of our members and past in misguided sterility,” according a for-profit subsidiary. private foundations that we are able to to Ziegler, [but] “with an eye to the The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks bring many of our ideas to life. We are future, with an awareness that there can Foundation occupies the fourth floor of fortunate to have a devoted and dedi- be no future without a past.” Such a the Landmarks Building at Station What’s Ahead cated group of people who do not give commitment ensures the existence of, Square. The “P&LE” monogram Landmarks’ goal in moving forward up, but continue to believe in the value in Roberta Gratz’ evocative phrase, embellishing the brass hardware on hall- in the new century, according to presi- of our cause. Fifty of our members have “the living city.” way doors reminds visitors that the dent Arthur Ziegler, is to: established ‘Named Funds’ or planned building originally served as the termi- nal and executive offices of the use our experience of 42 years to shape Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad. The some of the future. We have learned six-story National-Register property of over the passage of time that, in terms 1901 was renovated in two phases as of real preservation, the only thing that This article is based in part on a special issue of PHLF News by Albert part of the Station Square development: guarantees preservation is ownership: M. Tannler, “Landmarks Celebrates Thirty Years” (September 1994), the passenger waiting room––one of therefore we are expanding and empha- and on a PHLF News article by Louise Sturgess, “From the First Pittsburgh’s finest interiors––was reno- sizing our easement program. And, we Sentence Until Now” (March 2004). This article was printed in the vated in 1978 to house the Grand have learned that it is effective to use July/August 2006 issue of The Alliance Review. Page 14 PHLF News • October 2006

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996, Vandergrift began the first year of a five-year Main Street program this June, thanks to grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development and State Senator Jim Ferlo. The intersection of Grant and Farragut Avenues is shown at left, and one of the vacant main street buildings—formerly Carino’s Restaurant—is shown above.

Landmarks Manages Main Street Effort in Vandergrift, PA

A Brief History Landmarks Foundation, to Thirty-six miles northeast of Pittsburgh is manage its Main the historic downtown of Vandergrift, Street program. founded in 1895 by George McMurtry, Landmarks hired president of Apollo Iron & Steel Company, Shaun Yurcaba to who envisioned an industrial town that be the on-site would be “something better than the best.” coordinator McMurtry hired the firm of Frederick Law working with Olmsted to lay out a town of gently curving Eugene Matta, streets following the natural slope of the Landmarks’ hills. According to a Vandergrift brochure, director of real estate and special develop- “The steel mill was built. The streets were ment programs. A native of Roswell, graded [and paved], utilities were Georgia, Shaun and her husband recently installed…sidewalks were paved, trees were moved to Pittsburgh after Shaun graduated planted, and street lights were erected. from the University of Notre Dame with a Finally, free lots…were offered to churches. Master’s in Architecture and completed an Then…building lots were offered for sale to internship with the Main Street Program/ the workers so they could build their own Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation in homes….a unique idea in America [at the Atlanta, Georgia. time].” Although the tree-lined streets of Victorian homes and landscaped parks still remain in good condition, the downtown Washington Avenue, where managers from the mill once lived, continues to be a well business district steadily declined until a maintained residential district. group of concerned citizens came together in 2004 to form the Vandergrift Improvement Program (VIP). The VIP Volunteers are needed to help the adopted the National Trust’s Main Street VIP plan and publicize special events Four-Point Approach of organization, promotion, design, and economic restruc- such as Light-Up Night and a Fine turing in order to build a sustainable and Arts Festival, conduct surveys, and complete community revitalization effort. Michael Sriprasert Joins help with the weekly Farmer’s This year, Vandergrift began Year 1 of a LDC Staff Main Street program with a $5,000 grant Market. Whatever your interest On June 31, Michael Sriprasert joined from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s The VIP office (far left), 132 Grant Avenue. or skills, the VIP needs you. Department of Community and Economic the staff of Landmarks Development Development and a $40,000 contribution Contact Shaun (412-471-5808; Corporation. As the assistant for real “Our immediate goals,” said Shaun, from State Senator Jim Ferlo. [email protected]) or the VIP office estate programs, Michael specializes in “are to conduct market assessments and market research and real estate finance. gather trade-area information to better (724-567-5286) to volunteer. He works with Eugene Matta, who is VIP Main Street Goals understand how to bring businesses and For more information go to: Landmarks’ director of real estate and In June 2006, the VIP asked Landmarks residents back into downtown. We are also www.officialvandergrift.com. special development programs. Development Corporation, a wholly-owned working to establish design guidelines and A native of La Plata, Maryland, subsidiary of the Pittsburgh History & a façade grant program.” Sustainable Michael graduated from Carnegie Pittsburgh and the Mascaro Mellon University’s Heinz Sustainability Initiative are work- School of Public Policy ing with the VIP and Landmarks and Management in to integrate “green,” or December 2005. During The Pittsburgh History & environmentally responsible, his time there, he led a 15- Landmarks Foundation owns a methods into the Main Street program. Mascaro, for example, person team in studying for-profit subsidiary, Landmarks is researching more efficient the downtown Pittsburgh Development Corporation, that alternative-energy sources to housing market. Prior to serve the downtown and joining Landmarks’ staff, offers consulting and management surrounding areas. Michael was a consultant services in historic preservation, for the Federal Home and also can act as a developer of Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, where he completed a Housing Needs restoration projects, as was the Assessment for Pennsylvania, West case with Station Square. Virginia, and Delaware. PHLF News • October 2006 Page 15 PRESERVATION SCENE

Mario Lemieux Foundation. Project archi- Good News tects Dunn & Associates and volunteer Worth Demolished interior decorators Kitty Hillman, Heather Knuth, and Colleen Miller deserve credit for transforming a manufacturing company Knowing building of 1890 into a home-like gathering place for anyone touched by cancer. Project Parkvale cost was $3.2 million. Savings Bank Building (Alden & Harlow, architects, 1901–02). Fifth Avenue Block All Three “Three Sister’s Gone: the north side of the 200 block of Bridges” Renamed Fifth Avenue. Thirteen buildings were demolished in August and September to On April 22, Pittsburgh’s Ninth Street make way for Three PNC Plaza. Hidden Treasures Bridge was renamed the Rachel Carson Demolished buildings included 239 Fifth Fort Pitt Block House Bridge, honoring the world-famous scientist Avenue, with a Uncovered Conservation and author who grew up in Springdale, PA terra-cotta Responding to citizens’ concerns, Parkvale and graduated from what is now Chatham façade; 235 Conservators from Belmont Technical Bank uncovered the hidden tympanums, College. Opened between 1926 and 1928, Fifth Avenue, College in St. Clairsville, Ohio repaired a designed by John Massey Rhind in 1901, the former Ninth, Seventh, and Sixth Street a building of serious structural issue with the Block above the two entranceways to its Fourth bridges were fondly referred to by c. 1900 with House in May. An original gun-loop timber and Wood office. Pittsburghers as “The Three Sisters.” The shallow bays (242 years old) on the northwest side of the “Though the original intent of the Sixth Street Bridge has been renamed for and slightly redoubt in Point State Park had rotted to its awnings was to provide greater security to Pittsburgh Pirate-great Roberto Clemente, bowed panes core and customers using this ATM in downtown and the Seventh Street Bridge has been of glass; 221 was in Pittsburgh, we listened and responded to renamed for pop-artist Andy Warhol. Fifth Avenue, danger of the concerns expressed regarding the a building of collapsing historical significance of these allegorical 1930 by architect Robert M. Trimble upon A Closing and Opening at the sculptures, which our awnings had inadver- combining naturalistic floral designs, Jazz itself, thus Allegheny Regional Library tently covered,” said Parkvale senior vice Age geometric patterns, and aluminum; compro- president Gail Anwyll. “The one-lighted Changes are occurring in the Richardsonian 219 Fifth Avenue, constructed c. 1925 as mising the awning now installed directly above our Romanesque building in Allegheny Center, the Pitt Theater; 215 Fifth Avenue, a High integrity ATM, below the sculptures, achieves our designed in 1888-90 by Smithmeyer & Pelz, Victorian Gothic style building of c. 1865- of the original objective as well,” she added. architects of the Library of Congress. The 70, and a “flatiron” building of c. 1915 at structure. Mark Stafford, an experienced “It is wonderful to see that the ‘Alert’ first Carnegie Library to be commissioned, Market Street and Liberty. woodworker and second-year student at we ran in the Preservation Scene column of the historic landmark long served as the Belmont, removed the outer façade of the PHLF News (April 2006) is now in the Allegheny Regional Branch of the Carnegie wood, scraped away the rotted portions, ‘Good News’ column,” said Landmarks Library. However, in a Pittsburgh Post- filled the void with a fabricated replace- president Arthur Ziegler. Gazette article of September 15, Mark ment, and then replaced the timber façade Belko reported that the Carnegie no longer to retain the outward appearance of the intends to use the building as a library and Block House. “Since the full weight of the plans to build a new North Side branch on brick building rests on the lower wood a parcel of vacant land at 1210 Federal members, this was an essential emergency Street. The Carnegie has agreed to repair repair,” said curator Kelly Linn. the city-owned Richardsonian building, damaged on April 7 when lightning struck the clock tower. Fortunately, portions of the Richardson- ian building are still being used: a city-run Avalon Borough Building senior center occupies some space, and, Avalon Borough demolished its 1903 bor- after a $2 million renovation, the New ough building at 640 California Avenue to Hazlett Theater opened on September 15. install a 40-space parking lot. A new $2 Renovated Warehouse Home Oversight for the New Hazlett Theater is million borough building has been built to Gilda’s Club Western PA provided through collaborative efforts of nearby. The Roman-brick building with June 12 marked the completion of a three- the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, tapered voussoirs was recorded in 1981 year effort by Board chair Betsy Marcu, The Andy Warhol Museum, the Northside during Landmarks’ comprehensive survey with the opening of the Gilda Radner Leadership Conference, Prime Stage of Allegheny County. Club in a renovated clubhouse at 2816 Theatre, Attack Theatre, and the City Smallman Street in the Strip District. One Schenley Plaza Opens of Pittsburgh. For information call: of 21 clubs nationwide, the center is open The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy––and 412-320-4610. to all cancer patients and their families. hundreds of Pittsburghers––celebrated the There are rooms for counseling, relaxing, opening of Schenley Plaza on June 8. yoga, and cooking, as well as a full-kitchen, SASAKI Associates of Boston transformed a library, outdoor courtyard, and an Austin’s parking lot into a landscaped greenspace Landmarks Playroom for children, a project of the for concerts, carousel rides, and eating and relaxing. The project cost was $10 million. welcomes

Citizens Bank This gorgeous 1790s two- Ellwood Group, Inc. story Federal colonial style THE SOCIETY FOR home has been masterfully ESB Bank restored and remodeled. The THE PRESERVATION OF Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield home features chestnut Molly’s Trolleys floors, stainless kitchen Mylan Laboratories, Inc. appliances, covered porches, Oxford Development Company and first-floor master suite. and The home sits on 12 acres Steve Dora, Inc. and includes a lake and guest house in Perry Township. as Corporate Member 374 Rehobath Church Road, Easy commute to Pittsburgh. Dedicated to the preservation of Benefactors Perry Township that which cannot be replaced

Call Bonnie or Linda at Howard Hanna for more For a membership Thank you for helping us protect the places information: 724.832.2300 ext. 214 please phone 412-381-1665 that make Pittsburgh home. Page 16 PHLF News • October 2006

Stained glass from the Presbyterian Church, Sewickley (left to right): The Apostle John, c. 1897, by David Maitland Armstrong and Helen Maitland Armstrong, is the earliest of this group of windows. John La Farge designed the next three windows: Victory of Easter, c. 1897; Contemplative Angel, 1899; and Prayer and Hope, c. 1908. Shedding Light on Some New Old Windows at the

Presbyterian Church, Sewickley Albert M. Tannler

John La Farge (Abbeville 1987) was published to In 1887 Armstrong established his own firm, Maitland Indeed, Memorials in Stained Glass: The Presbyterian accompany an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Armstrong & Company. His younger daughter, Helen Church, Sewickley, Pennsylvania (1998) states that Boston; the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Maitland Armstrong (1869–1948), joined him in 1890 the Armstrong window, The Apostle John, the Nevin- American Art in Washington, D.C.; and the Carnegie as a “glass painter,” primarily responsible for painting Irwin Memorial, c. 1897 is “believed to be the first Museum of Art, Pittsburgh. John La Farge (1835–1910) “flesh,” i.e., hands and faces. She collaborated with stained glass window installed in the Sanctuary.” was a painter and muralist (his best-known murals were her father until his death in 1918, and ran the firm The apostle’s face and hands demonstrate Helen painted for his friend and collaborator H. H. Richardson until 1930, working thereafter as a free-lance artist. Armstrong’s extraordinary skill. The three La Farge at Trinity Church, Boston), and a world traveler and Her older sister, Margaret (1867–1944), a gifted book windows cover an eleven-year-period: Victory of student of Asian art—he published his 1886 letters designer, illustrator, biographer, and novelist may have Easter, McKnight Memorial, c. 1897; Contemplative from Japan in 1897, and his reminiscences of his 1890 assisted on occasion. Angel, Cain-Jennings Memorial, 1899; and Prayer and visit to Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, and Fiji were published Robert Jones provides a “partial list of sites…related Hope, Semple Memorial, c. 1908. (The watercolor posthumously in 1917. His principal achievement is to discussions within the book.” Pennsylvania is not sketch for this window is titled “Symbolical Figure of thought to be his invention of opalescent window glass included. As early as 1893, however, an advertisement Hope.”) Together with Fortune of 1902, four La Farge in the 1870s and the windows he created in this uniquely appeared in the Pittsburgh city directory: “Artistic windows designed and made during his maturity can American medium, made by mixing opaline (milk glass) Stained Glass, Sketches and Estimates Furnished on be found in Western Pennsylvania. with other colored molten glasses, and known at the Application. Maitland, [sic] Armstrong & Co., Room In 1902 Harry E. Goodhue, writing in the magazine time as “American glass.” 53 Westinghouse Building, Ninth St. of the Society of Arts & Crafts, Boston, critiqued The first book about La Farge and Penn Avenue. S. E. Gill, Sole the “American glass” windows of La Farge and his was published in 1911; despite Agent.” In 1898 Maitland Armstrong admirers and imitators. Among other things, Goodhue a number of excellent articles & Co. displayed their work at the objected to the division of labor that designated published since, the 1987 exhibition first architectural exhibition held in “one man to make the design, another the cartoon, catalog is currently the principal Pittsburgh. Around 1900 the still another, maybe, to paint the head and hands, and resource for understanding his Armstrongs designed a window then handing the working drawings over to a factory work. One window in Western for Henry Kirke Porter’s residence method of production. Each separate worker is often Pennsylvania is included and at 3615 Fifth Avenue in Oakland. an expert of ability, but such work can never stand like discussed, Fortune, installed in The design (perhaps the window the work of a single individual.” This is an accurate the Frick Building in Pittsburgh itself) was the only Pittsburgh characterization of the procedures introduced by Tiffany, in 1902. window among the eight Armstrong a shrewd businessman, who is lauded by curators and One of La Farge’s friends entries in the 1900 Pittsburgh antiques dealers for what he didn’t do: invent opales- and sometime collaborator was Architectural Club exhibition. cent glass or personally design and make windows. D. Maitland Armstrong. He is H. K. Porter’s house was demolished (See PHLF News 169, September 2005, 14–15.) the subject of a 1999 book, for University of Pittsburgh hospital La Farge and the Armstrongs, though they delegated D. Maitland Armstrong: buildings and the fate of the window tasks to assistants, tried to be involved in most aspects John La Farge, Fortune, 1902, American Stained Glass Master, is unknown. of their window production, from supervising the Frick Building, Pittsburgh by Robert O. Jones. David Maitland making of the glass to the assembly of the window. Armstrong (1836–1918) was a What a pleasure, then, to visit These artists—together with Ford & Brooks of Boston, successful New York lawyer, diplomat, and founding the historic Presbyterian Church, Sewickley (1859–61), Healy & Millet of Chicago, and Mary E. Tillinghast trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He became and find—not only one of the few remaining buildings and Charles R. Lamb of New York, all of whom created a painter in the 1870s. In 1878 he organized the United by architect Joseph W. Kerr, who practiced in Western important windows for Pittsburgh buildings—were States art exhibition at the Paris Universal Exposition. Pennsylvania from 1850 to 1886—but three documented among the pioneering creative opalescent glass artists Armstrong belongs to the first generation of windows by John La Farge and one by Maitland in the United States. Their work enriches our region. American artists who followed La Farge and explored Armstrong & Co. the aesthetic possibilities of opalescent window glass. The Armstrong window and one of the La Farge Circa 1880 Armstrong joined the interior decorating windows were among the first installed c. 1897 when firm of another friend, Louis C. Tiffany, and for over older stained glass windows were replaced (one c. 1871 six years was Tiffany’s first chief window designer. window has been preserved in the church library). PHLF News • October 2006 Page 17

Public Art Walter C. Kidney Worth Reading Editor’s Note: Walter probably wrote this article in the summer of 2005, just before he went to the hospital in August. He was aware that Pittsburgh Art in Public Places was being David Finley: Quiet Force written (see sidebar), since the authors of that publication were conducting research in the for America’s Arts James D. Van Trump Library and since drafts of their manuscript were circulating among Text by David A. Doheny staff members. Washington, D.C.: National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2006. 399 pp., 134 illustrations, and the intention of Burton Morris, a About 30 years ago, the nature of hardcover; $35.00 officially-sponsored art changed in commercial artist who designed for A biography of David E. Finley Pittsburgh. The last of the old allegorical Coors and Perrier, to paint a mural (1890-1977), who was the first director of and commemorative pieces may have somewhere downtown. Such projects, the National Gallery of Art, the founding chairman of the board been the maquette by the veteran sculp- executed in a good many places in the of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a co-creator of tor Frank Vittor for a Point Fountain, city, could be slaps in its architectural featuring Joe Magarac and three face. Visually, this is not a fun city. Its the National Portrait Gallery, and a leading participant and Bessemer converters; this work of image can be comforting, serene, or advocate for the preservation of art in Europe and America c. 1950, indeed, was on Vittor’s own thrilling, but few of its places would from the 1920s through the 1960s. initiative, unsponsored. look good in a clown suit. “Contemporary” sculpture came to But I can imagine a public art that Pittsburgh Art in Public Places: Pittsburgh, according to a newspaper would begin with what is there and Downtown Walking Tour article, in 1956 with two sculptures is likely to remain. Often it would Pittsburgh: Office of Public Art, 2006 at the University of Pittsburgh by harmonize subtly with this older work 128 pp., 87 illustrations, 4 maps, Virgil Cantini. In 1969 the Urban and create extra richness of experience. softcover; free Redevelopment Authority became a Other times, though, such public art This handsome little booklet contains patron, commissioning Cantini’s Joy might be more radical, bringing out four walking tours devoted to public art of Life fountain in East Liberty and an aesthetic potential theretofore un- at 83 sites in downtown Pittsburgh and Sylvester Damianos’ Cubed Tension in perceived, dominating and organizing the North Side. Each tour lasts from the former intersection of Federal and the scene. Such public art might be of 60 to 90 minutes. Each of the four an obvious sort, mural or sculpture, or Ohio Streets. Much public art followed, areas––the Cultural District, North with Kenneth Snelson’s tensegrity might be in the form of some quiet, Shore, Retail District and Firstside, sculpture of 1977, Forest Devil, in repetitive, rather taken-for-granted and Grant Street Corridor Mellon Square; the so-called “french- feature such as a railing or lamppost. District––has a map locating the sites fry” sculpture now beside Bigelow Such art would be there for the long Boulevard; and the never-to-be Mark di term, rather than trendy or jokey or in the district; no specific tour route is Suvero sculpture for Gateway Center, surprising, and therefore ephemeral. suggested and visitors can decide what sites they wish which would have been 90 feet high, But to this general principle the Cultural to visit and in what order. The booklet can be downloaded among the most noted. District and other places where new (www.publicartpittsburgh.org), or a hard copy is available at The last half-decade has seen still things in the arts are to be expected the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, 707 Penn Avenue, 2nd other projects and executed works. would present exceptions, some Floor, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by calling Of the latter my favorite is Regional of which might eventually become 412-394-3358 to have a copy mailed; there is a $7 shipping and Patterns, the work of Christopher standard design features. handling fee for mail orders. Otherwise, copies are free. Siefert and Yaming Di, that overlooks Somewhere between the nearly- Landmarks is one of many organizations who assisted with subliminal harmonies of street design the publication; in particular, Mary Ann Eubanks, education and the occasional work of art that coordinator, and Al Tannler, historical collections director, solicits special attention, there might be reviewed the text and verified information. a place, too, for the sorts of enigmatic objects that the Slovenian architect Jo˘ze Ple˘cnik (1872–1957) placed in the The Bridges of Pittsburgh center of his native Ljubljana and in the Pittsburgh: The Local History Company, 2006 gardens of the Castle of Prague: a pyra- Text by Bob Regan. Photographs by mid, perhaps, or a variation on the Ionic Tim Fabian. column, for no apparent purpose but 182 pp., 150 b/w illustrations, 10 maps, to make the space more interesting by soft cover; $22.95 emphasizing its definition or giving it This excellent overview and introduction some rhythm, measure, or focus. Such explores Pittsburgh’s 446 bridges. Sections on objects might or might not have mean- bridge form and structure, history, designers Forbes Avenue from the blank side ings imposed on them, commemorative and engineers are presented together with wall of a Market Square building. inscriptions say: merely being as they ten tours for walkers, cyclists, drivers, and were, where they were, would be their This, composed of foundry patterns boaters in an informative, lively, and very and painted panels nine feet square, real significance. useful format. has clear geometry, strong but restrained The question of public art in the Pittsburgh is fortunate to have Bob Regan and Tim Fabian color, relief that adds to the interest, and Pittsburgh area is apt to be haunted by precisely documenting distinctive aspects of its built environment. enough visible iconography to make the the past, and especially the industrial whole thing mean something.… past. At one time the industrial presence In Pittsburgh’s Renaissance past, was ubiquitous; the wind would convey public art tended to be sculpture, you its smells and the sounds of its How to Work with an Architect Text by Gerald Lee Morosco. Photographs by Ed Massery. freestanding and—despite the large-scale whistles if you could not see its fires. Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith, 2006 dreams of Vittor and di Suvero—easy It was glory and shame, wealth and 182 pp., 90 illustrations, soft cover; $24.95 to ignore; Caliguiri can get in your way, slavery, but in any case very much there. but the rest is readily walked around. But now we know these things no longer, Pittsburgh architect Gerald Morosco has written a book But a mural, such as we may see more and may feel a collective impotence in exploring the relationship between architects and clients, often henceforth, adheres to passive, consequence. Industry, ferrous-metal directed primarily to the homeowner. It is lavishly illustrated usually plain side walls of buildings and all else, must have its memorials— with photographs, renderings, with street fronts more or less carefully its own artifacts, furnaces, ladles, roll and plans. A useful resources composed. We have seen a convention- stands, among other components—but directory is included. This is ally painted mural of quality on the virile recollections carried too far are a helpful guide for anyone Fort Duquesne Boulevard front of pathetic. Let us see what the future is considering home improve- the Byham Theater, one by trompe-l’oeil likely to establish in our economic and ments––or for anyone artist Richard Haas that respects and social life, and make these things vivid interested in knowing integrates the pre-existing elements insofar as we can. more about the process. of the wall. On the other hand, we remember Judy Penzer’s proposals for cartoon-like murals featuring one Willie de Burgh, to be put in prominent places, Page 18 PHLF News • October 2006

Duquesne Light Helps Again Welcome New Members (January 1 through August 31, 2006) Thanks to a major grant from Duquesne Light Company in 2002 and the cooperation of the Public Works Department of Allegheny County, Members are vital to the work and growth of Landmarks. Many members volunteer Landmarks appointed Grenald lighting designers from Philadelphia their time to help with educational programs, office work, and preservation and Hal Hilbish from Pittsburgh to design ornamental lighting for the projects. By joining, each person demonstrates his/her belief in our mission— Roberto Clemente Bridge. Ed Rendell, then Governor-elect, attended and contributes to a strong, collective voice for historic preservation in Pittsburgh. the bridge-lighting ceremony on November 21 of that year, along with John Affleck Ronald C. Peer 450 business and community leaders. Gina Akutu Alan and Diane Perer and family Ralph and Sandi Anderson Louis Peterson Since then, some of the lights have been vandalized and some have burned Stephen M. Aronson Michelle Pfenninger and Brendan Flynn out. Duquesne Light voluntarily replaced bulbs and fixtures so that the Mary Barbish Ingrida Ramanaviciene ornamental lighting would be intact for the All-Star game in Pittsburgh Loretta J. Bean Alana Redenbaugh this July. Joanna E. Beres Dottie Robinson Ruth Bergman Maia Rodriguez Duquesne Light has been an excellent corporate citizen, leading the way Benno and Connie Bernt Thom Ruff with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Landmarks in efforts to illuminate Ryan Bloom J. Saffron and R. Baumbach Emilia S. Boehm Mary L. Sanders and family architecturally significant buildings on Penn Avenue, downtown, and on Holly Cairns Chris and Lynda Sapp and family North Side’s East Ohio Street and South Side’s Carson Street. We thank Connie Cantor and family Christina Skoglind Morgan O’Brien, President & CEO, and Richard Sieber, Director of Century Condominium Mabel J. Shaner Marketing and Corporate Communications. Laurie and David Charlton Jeremy M. Smith and family Ken and Sylvia Conger Southminster Presbyterian Church Mrs. Richard Cosentino Melanie C. Spigelmeyer Alex B. Coyne Courtney R. Spradley Anna-Marie Danylo Heather Stevens Diane Dennis and James Crawford Pat Sullivan Pam Devereux Bryant W. Sutherland Thanks from a member... Annalisa Dias-Mandoly Daniel Taylor Christopher DiLorenzo Julie Throckton-Meunier April 19, 2006 Patricia Dobosh, Ph.D. and family Grace Turke Dear Tom: Lauren Donahue Ashley Unger Dormont Historical Society Lisa Vavro I wanted to take a minute to send you a note of thanks for all of your Tiffani L. Emig Gregory Victor assistance with the many questions my wife and I had with respect David Farkas William F. Wakeley and family Maricela A. Flores James Washabaugh to the foundation and brick problems of our 182-year-old house. Forest Hills School District Dr. Richard William Weisberger We appreciate the time you took out of your day to help us. Alan and Kathleen Fowler Tom and Karen Weiss The recommendation that you gave us Angeline Frenie Brandon White for a brick pointer who has worked on Craig E. Frischman Will and Lynn White Hilda Pang Fu Charles Whittingstall old homes and is familiar with their Gabe Funaro Michael Wilgus unique needs has really served us well. Dana Gamrat Heather Wright Mark Wilson did a great job on the first Lucas Goldbach Ryan and Shaun Yurcaba phase of our brick foundation/repointing Matthew and Kimberly Graham Charlotte A. Zuschlag Karen D. Hicks work last summer, and we have contacted Hill House Association him to finish the job this coming summer. ShaQuayla Hill Corporate Members Our project turned out to be a little bigger than we expected, Michael Hills Benefactors but with your and Mark’s help, I’m sure our house will still be Historic Harmony, Inc. Wendy Ann Hoechstetter and family Citizens Bank standing another 182 years from now. Thank you again! Brandon Hoffman Ellwood Group, Inc. Lori Hornell ESB Bank Sincerely, Katherine Irwin Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Tiffany Jackson Molly’s Trolleys Jacalyn Jeffery Mylan Laboratories, Inc. Janine Jelks-Seale Oxford Development Company Arnett Jones Steve Dora, Inc. David Santillo Cornell Jones Patrons Melanie M. Jones Dollar Bank Rachel J. Jones National City Editor’s Note: David is a member of Landmarks and Tom Keffer is Erika Juran Landmarks’ superintendent of property maintenance and construction Pittsburgh Transportation Group Alan J. Kacho and family VisitPittsburgh manager. Jacqulyn Kalina Kathleen Kane Partners John Kerber and family A. J. Vater & Company, Inc. Alexander Keylin African American Chamber of Commerce Mr. & Mrs. Jack Kleman The Buncher Company Bob and Betty Kripp Chatham College Special Event: Helen Lam Duquesne Light Company Sally Lamond and Chuck McDermott Ferry Electric Company Landmarks Heritage Jennifer Lasser Graham Realty Company Katie Lebow F. L. Haus Company Society Tom Link Hefren–Tillotson Inc., Financial Services Ray Lipowcan, GG Frank P. Hess and Company, Inc. Margo List The Hite Company Rededication and Reception Paul G. Lorincy, DPM Horty, Springer & Mattern, P.C. Ray and Monica Maloney and family IKM, Incorporated Frank B. Fairbanks Rail Dorothy Maroney Kelly Art Glass Company Transportation Archives Hank Maroney Kentuck Knob Anthony Marsico Landmarks Design Associates, Inc. Friday, December 22, 11:00 a.m. Anthony and Sara Maruccio Laurel Savings Bank Gregory Masiuk Michael Baker Corporation Come see the new fourth-floor location Daniel C. May Port Authority of Allegheny County of the Archives collection in The Landmarks Carolyn Mazzella Pytlik Design Associates Building at Station Square. Carolyn Mendelson South Side Chamber of Commerce Lisa Miles and Jan Vojta Stephen Casey Architects Sarah Miller Associates For details and RSVP [email protected] Joseph Montgomery Communication Research, Inc. Jennifer Morris 412-471-5808, ext. 527 Custom Carpentry Jill K. Moyer Day & Night Press Dr. & Mrs. Holt Murray For-Wood Group Gary, Beverly and Robert Navoney Lami Grubb Architects Anne Nelson Mariani & Richards Cynthia L. Novosat and family Real Estate Enterprises Suzanne C. Nuss Wilson & McCracken Kristy Palmer Lewis and Donna Patterson PHLF News • October 2006 Page 19

Membership Thank You for Contributing (January 1 through August 31, 2006) Has Its Continuing support from members, foundations, and businesses enables us to quickly respond to community needs. Privileges New requests from groups throughout the region come in daily, asking for our help to reverse the decline of a historic main street, to save a specific building, to prepare a National Register nomination, to underwrite a feasibility study that would • Free admission to 6 events at identify a new use for a vacant building, to help school students explore their communities, etc. Your gifts support historic the “Greening of Historic preservation programs and services throughout the Pittsburgh region. Properties National Summit” and National Preservation Note: Donors to Beyond the Surface and Life’s Riches, two books recently published by Landmarks, are listed on page 6. Conference 2006 in Pittsburgh (see page 20 for details) • Free subscription to PHLF News 2006 National Preservation Conference: Gift Memberships and a 10% discount on all of Trustee Support for Scholarship Program • Bill Baumgarten, for a gift membership for Epiphany Church Landmarks’ publications (See page 11 for a complete list of Conference Contributors) • Roger Beal, for a gift membership for Mrs. Denton Beal • Invitations to preservation Jeanne Berdik • Susan Faulk, for a gift membership for James Weddell seminars, lectures, and special Charles H. Booth, Jr. • Doris Ju, for a gift membership for Barbara Berger educational events and tours David Brashear • Louis and Pamela Monterossi, for gift memberships for Esther Bush Mrs. Dorothy Maroney and Hank Maroney • Free walking tours Edith Hall Fisher • Peg Stouffer, for a gift membership for Mr. & Mrs. Jack Kleman • Free materials upon request, Floyd R. Ganassi • Ellen Walton, for a gift membership for R. M. Walton including Pittsburgh postcards, L. A. Glasco Golden Triangle Community Development Corporation • Nan Weizenbaum and Reza Vali, for a gift membership for and colorful posters of various John Campbell Harmon Marilyn and Norman Weizenbaum architectural landmarks Volker Hartkopf • Free access to the James D. Van Henry P. Hoffstot, Jr. Historic Farm Preservation Fund Trump Library of architectural Tom Hornstein and historical books, magazines, Mellon Financial Corporation Russell W. Coe Eliza Nevin Clare and Duncan Horner photographs, and slides Bob Patton • Free use of more than a Nancy Rubenstein Historic Religious Properties Initiative dozen slide shows from our Matthew Sanfilippo slide-lending collection about Richard M. Scaife • Taylor and Teri Abbett in honor of Angela Marvin Pittsburgh’s history, architecture, Doug Smith • Mark and Pat Bibro Furman South III and parks and sculpture • ChevronTexaco Matching Gift Program Kathy Testoni • George and Eileen Dorman • Savings on school tours and Lucie Van der Veer traveling exhibits David J. Vater • Edith Hall Fisher Ellen Walton • Mary L. Frain • Regular e-mail updates about Mary Wohleber • B. J. Leber preservation issues and events • Mellon Financial Corporation Fund • A 10% discount at certain Corporate Matching Gifts • Audrey and Chuck Reichblum Pittsburgh-area historic hotels, • ChevronTexaco Matching Gift Program, for matching gifts from • Dr. & Mrs. Keith S. Reisinger bed & breakfasts, and city inns Jack D. Burgess and Alfred N. Mann • Roberta Stackawitz • Acknowledgement of your • Dominion Foundation, for matching a gift from James B. Richard • Judge and Mrs. William Standish support in PHLF News • H. J. Heinz Company Foundation, for matching a gift from James and Pauline Parker Memorial Gifts • Many rewarding volunteer • Highmark, for matching a gift from Mary Louise Kundrat, MD opportunities • Lee C. Gordon, Ellen Steidle Knight, Jim and Elin Roddey, • Mellon Financial Corporation Fund, for matching a gift from Farrell and Nancy Rubenstein, and Suzanne and C. Holmes • The satisfaction of knowing Jeffrey E. Orman Wolfe, Jr., for gifts in memory of Richard D. Edwards that you are supporting one of • PPG Industries Foundation, for matching a gift from Bruce Brennan • Audrey and Chuck Reichblum, and B. J. Leber, for gifts in the nation’s leading historic • UBS Foundation USA, for matching a gift from Jeffrey Lowden memory of Robert McCollom, father of Cathy McCollom, preservation groups as it works chief programs officer of Landmarks to protect the places that make Easement Program Pittsburgh home George and Eileen Dorman Named Funds To become a member contact: • Russell W. Coe, to the Miller and Kim Family Named Fund to Education and Tour Programs support roof restoration work at Incarnation of the Lord Parish Mary Lu Denny • George and Eileen Dorman Named Fund 412-471-5808, ext. 527 • Fox Chapel Branch of the American Association of University • The Estate of Frank B. Fairbanks, to the Frank Fairbanks [email protected] Women, for a donation to our tour program Rail Transportation Collection Or visit our Web site at • Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale, for a contribution to support • Doris F. Harris, to the Doris F. Harris Named Fund www.phlf.org Landmarks’ “Building Pride/Building Character” program, • Thomas O. and Kate Hornstein Named Fund approved by the PA Department of Community and Economic Annual membership fees are Development under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit • The Estate of Delores M. Smith, to the Delores M. Smith affordable, beginning at $25 for Program Named Fund an individual and $30 for a family. • The Grable Foundation A senior membership is $15. • David and Sue Jamison Preservation Services • Chris McKenzie, for a gift in honor of the very special birthday • Cipriani & Werner, PC and Meyer Unkovic & Scott, LLP, of Mary Natheford for gifts to support the Assignment Room Restoration Project • Mr. & Mrs. James M. Walton of the Allegheny County Courthouse • Russell W. Coe, for a gift to support efforts to create a Endowment permanent exhibit at the African American Cultural Center • Holly Brubach • Walter G. Krasinsky, M.D. and Valley Vision, Inc., for a gift to JOIN support historic properties and neighborhood groups • Pittsburgh 49ers PITTSBURGH HISTORY & • Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic LANDMARKS FOUNDATION Forbes Field Wall Restoration Program Development, for a grant to support the preservation of the Bessemer Converter • Edward B. and Anna N. Dunlap • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield • National City Bank • Pittsburgh Baseball Club Page 20 PHLF News • October 2006

Haunted Tales 6 Free Events for Members: of Manchester: Guided Walking Tour October & November 2006 Sponsored by the Manchester Since Landmarks is serving as the local host of the National Preservation Conference 2006 this fall and is co-sponsoring a Historic Society, Inc. national summit with the Green Building Alliance, our members are invited to six events, at NO CHARGE. If you have questions about any of the following, contact Mary Lu Denny at Landmarks (412-471-5808, ext. 527; [email protected]). Event proceeds will help fund the ongoing House History and Historic Signage Project Town Hall Meeting: National Preservation Premiere of “Saving 1Greening of Historic Properties 3Conference Exhibit Hall and 6Fallingwater,” a documentary Friday, October 20, 6 to 9 p.m. National Summit the Pittsburgh History & film by Kenneth Love Saturday, October 21, 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 30 Landmarks Foundation’s Saturday, November 4 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 1:45 to 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $8 at the door; $5 (students 11th Annual Old House Fair Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional Wed.-Fri., November 1-3 Hilton Hotel Ballroom, Downtown with valid ID and children under 12) History Center, 1212 Smallman Street No advance sales Wed.: 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; What does it take National leaders in the area of green Thurs.: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; to preserve one of Tours leave every 15 minutes from the building and historic preservation will Fri.: Noon to 6:00 p.m. the nation’s most Conroy School area on Page Street. present their recommendations based Hilton Hotel, Downtown architecturally 1 Each tour is about 1 /2 hours. on the results of a day-long summit. Open to the public challenging struc- Contact: Register to attend the Town Meeting Discover the products, services, and tures? Viewers go 412-321-7707 or by October 15: www.phlf.org or expertise to help you with your historic behind the scenes www.manchesterhistoricsocietypa.com 412-471-5808. restoration project. There will be (and under the 80 purveyors, including some of the cantilevered region’s finest craftspeople and service floors) to meet National Preservation providers, and a bookstore featuring the people who met the challenge of Woodville Conference 2006 preservation titles. saving this legendary home. To attend any of the following events, Plantation members of Landmarks must pick up a National Preservation “Free Event Pass” from the Conference To Attend the “Holidays at the House” 4Awards Ceremony Registration Desk at the Pittsburgh Hilton Thursday, November 2 Conference Sunday, November 19 Hotel, or complete a name/address form 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Advance registration rates offer savings. Tours: Noon to 4 p.m., or at the site of the event to gain free Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland Candlelight Tours & Reception: 4 to 7 p.m. admission. In either case, be prepared Register on-line through October 20: to show your membership card. See the achievements of preservationists www.nthpconference.org. Or, come to the For details:www.woodvilleplantation.org nationwide during an illustrated Hilton Hotel any time during the A National Historic Landmark, Woodville Opening Lecture: The Story of presentation. Conference (Oct. 31-Nov. 5) to register in (c. 1780) is located in Collier Township 2Preservation in the Pittsburgh person. On-site registration for the whole and is owned by the Pittsburgh History & Region, by Arthur P. Ziegler, Jr. The Not So Big House: Conference is $500 per person. One-day registration is $175 (Tuesday, Thursday, Landmarks Foundation and operated by Tuesday, October 31 5Lecture by Sarah Susanka Friday, and Saturday) and $225 on 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the Neville House Associates (see page 4). Friday, November 3 Wednesday. Registering for the day gives Byham Theatre, 101 Sixth Street 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. you access to any of the education ses- Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown Pittsburgh History & Landmarks sions and the opportunity to purchase Foundation president Arthur Ziegler Architect and best-selling author Sarah tickets to any field sessions that have not Oliver Miller will share his incomparable perspective Susanka has launched a movement that is been sold out. on Pittsburgh’s preservation movement, redefining American residential design, Homestead including the initiatives of Landmarks with an emphasis on simplicity and design and its many local partners. A brief techniques that create a sense of calm and Special Events reception will follow. renewal. Candlelight Tours November 5 & 12, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. 18th-century Thanksgiving November 19 A Scots-Irish Christmas Kelly Art Glass Stained Glass (412) 821-4449 December 3 McClelland Plastering Architectural Plastering (724) 327-5746 18th-century Frontier Christmas Wilson & McCracken Woodworking (412) 784-1772 December 10 Kelly Custom Carpentry Custom Carpentry (412) 779-2879 Starz Interior Restoration Wood Stripping & Refinishing (412) 441-0666 Open every Sunday through December 10 Here, we see William Blystone Upholstering (412) 371-3511 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. (unless noted above) John Kelly of Jackson's Cabinet Shop Period Reproduction Furniture (412) 487-1291 Kelly Art Glass Gilding Atelier of Pennsylvania Gold Leaf (412) 521-2263 Located in Allegheny County’s South Park off Corrigan Drive on Stone Manse Drive. installing the Lucas Markantone Painting Painting & Decorating (724) 325-2872 newly restored Executive Chimney Sweeps Fireplace Services (412) 362-2306 $1.00 Admission windows at Weaver Ornamental Iron Ornamental Iron (412) 475-2117 Phone: 412-835-1554 Old St. Luke’s. Olde Lang Signs Carved & Glass Signs (412) 732-9999 www.15122.com/OLIVERMILLER Red Clay Tileworks Custom Hand Made Tiles (412) 734-2222 See the entire Peter Pearson Icons and Liturgical Design (412) 848-2642 story at our 18th Century Hardware Hardware Restoration & Casting (724) 694-2708 Visit These Places website: Burtner House, c. 1821 Harrison Township www.westpenncraftguild.com www.akvalley.com/burtner Rachel Carson Homestead, c. 1870 Springdale www.rachelcarsonhomestead.org PHLF News is published at least twice a year for the members of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. © 2006 Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. Designed by Pytlik Design Associates, Inc. Old St. Luke’s, 1852 Scott Township Mark Stephen Bibro...... Chairman Marie Miller ...... Assistant Arthur P. Ziegler, Jr...... President Linda Mitry...... Staff Accountant www.oldsaintlukes.org Louise Sturgess ...... Editor/Executive Director Laura Ricketts ...... Research Assistant Tom Croyle...... 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