by Nick Smerker | Jun 2, 2016 | Historic Preservation
Do you live in an old house? Ever wondered about the people who built it, and the lives that unfolded there before you? Find out about the people who influenced the spaces in which your life takes place, and discover how your house fits within the history and...
by Nick Smerker | May 9, 2016 | Allegheny West Gazette, Historic Preservation
Submitted by Carole Malakoff The Allegheny West Civic Council, along with The Allegheny West Local Review Committee, announces the 8th Annual Allegheny West Preservation Awards. These awards are presented to property owners in Allegheny West who have completed...
by Nick Smerker | Apr 7, 2016 | Allegheny West Gazette, Historic Preservation
Submitted by John DeSantis The National Ornamental Metals Association has honored a recent Allegheny West project among the finest in the world. The newly installed massive iron gates along Galveston Avenue at the corner of Western have been recognized with the...
by Nick Smerker | Mar 22, 2016 | Historic Preservation, Neighborhood Improvement
When: Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 6:00-8:30 pm Where: National Association of Letter Carriers, 841 California Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15212 It’s not too late to join us at one of five Affordable Housing Deliberative Forums. Your input is crucial to this process. All...
by Nick Smerker | Mar 2, 2016 | Allegheny West Gazette, Historic Preservation
In an effort to not only preserve the fantastic house histories that were created by Carol Peterson but to update them for the digital era and make them available for the public, Allegheny West is embarking on a new project centered on our website. We are hoping to...
by Nick Smerker | Feb 5, 2016 | Allegheny West Gazette, Historic Preservation
There are many reasons why people come to love old houses. These include the decorative features and layouts unavailable in the modern age, the solidity with which they are built, and the grand room sizes. One of the most interesting advantages of an older home is...
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