PITTSBURGH HISTORY & LANDMARKS FOLTNDATION 1 STATION SQ STE 450 PITTSBTIRGH PA 15219-1 170 Address Correction Requested Published for the members of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation No. 130 July 1993 o Student Projects Feature Local History and Architecture ¡ Guests from Pasadena . Revisiting the Rachel Carson Homestead . Pittsburgh ArchÍtecture: St. Mary Magdalene Exploring Architecture Thanlæþr opening our Et'es to a, aast dnxount of informøtion. You'ae kept our classroom, alíae. -Jean Lee Jean Lee was one ofthe 25 teachers who participated in Landmarks' Exp loring Ar c hit e c ture course June 14-18, offered through the Allegheny Intermediate Unit's summer inservice program. Walter Kidney, Louise Sturgess, Mary Ann Eubanks, and Al Tannler of Landmarks introduced the teachers to Pittsburgh's architectural heritage and challenged them to enrich their traditional classroom curricula by exploring the architecture and history of their school communities r¡'ith their students. The hve-day adventure in architec- ture included walking and bus tours; slide shows and lectures; and hands-on activities. The teachers toured The Shadysid,e anti-porch rnoae¡nent: d Station Square, downtown Pittsburgh, sad reality glimpsed on our walking øun Allegheny West, and the East End area. They built architectural columns, con- structed gargoyle masks, rubbed histor- ic plaques, and sketched buildings in Allegheny West. They also became familiar with many of Landmarks' educational resources and were given copies of architectural survey informa- tion relevant to their school neighbor- hoods. Walter, described by one teacher as a "walking encyclopediaj'spoke on various aspects of architecture, and wrote the following in an introductory Tu¡o aaimdes touard maintenønce, essay given to the teachers: reuealed on Highland Aaenue in A work of architecture, to some Shadysi.de. extent, is a piece ofabstract visual art, a composition in which mass- ing, scale, proportion, texture, often are not really noticed can be color, and/or other visible quali- resources for learning. Ifchildren- are The entrq'nce of Rod.ef Shalom Congregatian in Shad,yside ß dnminaæd. by ø merwrah. ties are so well used as to impart encouraged to notice and learn about Here, Vaher Kidnq ß pointing out Henry Hornbostel's use of rnulti-colored terrø cott¡t in ø to the structure a special life, a historic buildings and places in their æchnique neu¡ in 1906. quality that seems to speak to you neighborhood, then they are more likely in a direct way that most con- challenging students to create a pen- hood and have them learn and write to take pride in. and care for. their com- struction does not. There is a and-ink landscape drawing in two-point about the founding families. This fall, munity. Through a study of architecture story called The Nuremberg SÍove or aerial perspective incorporating a one teacher plans to take her German and local history, Landmarks is able to in which a little boy who has historic building. students to Troy Hill, and to the ceme- introduce the value ofpreservation, the stowed away in a freight car full ol Enrich a science class by touring a tery there where they can rub tomb- value of saving and caring for neighbor- antiques sees that, as night falls, neighborhood, business district, or cem- stones with German inscriptions. hood landmarks as the future of a some of the antiques start a lively etery close by the school to identify r In art, have students look at the neighborhood evolves. conversation. Some, though, are different building materials and discuss exteriors oftheir school or ofneigh- silent. Why? "Those are the for- how each is affected by the environ- boring buildings, sketch architectural geries," a genuine antique ex- ment. details, and then sculpt such details in Exploring Architecture p articipønts don plains. This is the sort of contrast In math class, challenge students to clay. th.eir gørgoyle maslæ. implicit here: building that lives design and furnish a bedroom for them- Several teachers spoke of school clos- for us, building that is lifeless. selves. Each student would calculate the ings or church closings in their commu- ceiling height, floor area, and window At the end of each day, teachers dis- nities, and were interested in exploring dimensions, then refer a catalogue cussed how they could incorporate the to to in a social studies class the reasons for select and price all furnishings. study of architecture in their math, the closings, the value of the buildings In creative writing, ask students to to creative writing, social studies, science, the community, and possible ideas imagine that they are an historic language, or art classes. Some of the build- for the reuse of the buildings. ing and ideas? write about their life. Or have Many creative ideas were offered, and them pretend to be a town mouse, or much enthusiasm was generated as Enrich an art class by showing students any animal, living in a local landmark. teachers learned that the built environ- photographs of historic landmarks, In a foreign language class, take stu- ment the familiar places where we pointing out architectural details, and dents on a tour of an ethnic neighbor- live, work,- and play and that all too Page 2 PHLF News . July 1993 ffiNEWS Captian P H & L F Correctinn We regret to say that an between 9 o.m. ond 5 p.m., af incorrect caption was given Coll Landmorks, lvlondoy fhrough Frídoy for the lead photograph of (412) 471-5808, for further informotion on the events listed below or to the cover story, "National make reservofions. Trust President Visits If you haven't been able to attend one Sun., October 2-5 p.m. Landmarks," on page one of 3 tours during the first the May 1993 PHLF News. of Landmarks' Monchester Wqlking Tour Actually, this photo half of this year, be sure to catch up Join Rhonda Brandon, executive shows National Trust presi with our tour enthusiasts this summer, director of the Manchester Citizens dent Richard Moe talking fall, and winter. We have had a suc- Corporation, and Stanley Lowe, with Landmarks' trustee cessful season so far: on April 1$ 88 director of Landmarks' Preservation Ethel Hagler during the members attended the Open House at Fund, for an afternoon stroll through March 8 bus tour of Pitts- Landmarks and reopening of The this revitalized l.{orth Side neighbor- burgh's historic neighbor- Landmarks Store; on April 28172 hood. We will learn about new archi- hoods and commercial members and friends toured Allegheny tectural designs, historic architecture, restoration projects. Ethel Hagler has been supportive of Land- population f,rnancial West; 76 people toured East Allegheny demographics, marks' work since its founding in 1964, and a leading force in resources, and current Manchester on May 121'134 people strolled historic preservation efforts on the North Side. programs as we tour private homes, through Homewood Cemetery on Our incorrect caption identified Ethel Hagler as Evelyn Hirtle. businesses, and churches. Actually, Evelyn Hirtle has long been a member of the Rachel lr4ay 23; people toured ^nd,42 Tour fare: $2 members; a leading force Wilkinsburg on June 23 Join us for Carson Homestead Society in Springdale, PA, and $5 non-members in the preservation and restoration of Rachel Carson's home. the second half of our hometown tour- ing season. Sat., November 13 & Sun., November 14 11 a.m.-9 p.m. II a.m.-6 p.m. Wel,come [\euu Memberc Wed., 6-B p.m. September 22 Sixteenth Annuol Antiques Show the AspinwollWolking Tour The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation welcomes It's a fall tradition: the Pittsburgh joined following new members who recently Landmarks. We look Join members of the Aspinwall Centen- History & Landmarks Foundation's forward to their participation in our work and special events. nial Committee for an evening stroll annual antiques show at Station Ms. Jeannine L. Amos Ms. Myrtle Low through this vibrant neighborhood Square. This year, the Preview Party for Ms. Lillian L. Amuso Thomas W. McCargo along the Allegheny River with its state- members will be on Friday, November Meyer Berger George O. Morgan ly, well-kept homes, majestic trees, and 12, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. (not on Ms. Minnette B. Boesel Mrs. George R. Myers flowering gardens. Aspinwall was laid Thursday evening as in the past), and Ms. Patricia Ann Buck Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. O'Connor out in 1890 by Henry Warne¡ superin- the show will be open to the public on Ms. Pamela Carter Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ribar tendent of the Allegheny County Work- Saturday and Sunday. Thirty-one deal- Mr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Carton, Jr. Mrs. Farrell Rubenstein house, on a plot of 155 pastoral acres ers will exhibit fine furniture, silve¡ chi- and family Chas Schaldenbrand purchased from Mrs. George (Annie) Ms. Geraldine Wood Davis Mrs. Josephine Schmidt na, and artwork. Aspinwall, who was then living in New Ms. Rose Marie Dayton John Schneider Suggested admission: 84.00 ( Proceeds York. Aspinwall was incorporated as a Franco Harris Mrs. Albert K. Sherman benefit the continuing restoration of the borough in1892, and is now celebrating Ms. Helen Hightower Mrs. Marilyn Siemering Neville House in Collier Township.) Mr. & Mrs. Roger L. Kingsland III David L. Spence, M.D. its l0lst anniversary. and family Ms. Mary Janet Stetter Tour fare: $2 members; Evan Klein Ms. Harriet Szymanski $5 non-members Dr. Bernard Kobosky Ms. Marlene Weisdack Summer Evenfs ot the Mr. & Mrs. Carl J. Lanke and family Dwayne D. Woodruff, Esq. Sun., SepÍember 26 Neville House in Ms. Doris LaPietra Ms. Ann Zebner p.m. 9:30 a.m.-9:30 Collier Township Bus Tour to Hisforic Johnsfown ond the South Fork Visit the historic Neville House of Corporate Memberc 1785 in Fishing & Hunting Club any Sunday July.