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What is the Allegheny West LRC and What is its function?

by Nick Smerker | May 1, 2023 | Allegheny West Gazette, Historic Preservation, Neighborhood Improvement

The Allegheny West LRC is a group of residents in the AW City Historic District convened by the City Historic Review Commission to review exterior renovation projects, to help property owners manage the building permit process, and to provide our recommendations to...

PHLF: A Showcase of Pittsburgh Architecture

by Nick Smerker | Mar 3, 2023 | Historic Preservation

In June 2022, we launched a 10-part series of short videos to showcase Pittsburgh’s distinctive historic architecture. The series, titled “Past is Present” was meant to give viewers some insight into aspects of our city and region’s history and built environment....

PHLF: Virtual Tour of Penn-Liberty Cultural District

by Nick Smerker | Feb 17, 2023 | Happenings, Historic Preservation

Thursday, February 236:00 pm to 7:30 pm $10 This tour will be conducted via Zoom Conference.  Click here to purchase a ticket. (Because this is a virtual event, please disregard the QR code information in the ticket e-mailed to you.) You will receive an e-mail with a...

Please Join Us Tomorrow for a Celebratory Check Presentation for the Renovation of the Allegheny YMCA

by Nick Smerker | Feb 6, 2023 | Historic Preservation, Neighborhood Improvement

Please join us for a celebratory check presentation  Tuesday, February 7 at 10:30 amAllegheny YMCA Gymnasium | 600 W. North Avenue Small group tours will be available following a brief program. The Allegheny YMCA Gymnasium will be closed for the duration of the event....

PHLF: Walking Tour of Deutschtown

by Nick Smerker | Oct 26, 2022 | Happenings, Historic Preservation

Saturday, October 2910:00 am to 12:00 pm $20.00 per person This is an in-person tour and is limited to 20 participants. (Tickets will not be available after October 28.) Click here to purchase a ticket. Pittsburgh’s East Allegheny neighborhood was nicknamed...

PHLF: Walking Tour of the Strip District

by Nick Smerker | Oct 24, 2022 | Happenings, Historic Preservation

Tuesday, October 2510:00 am to 12:00 pm $20.00 per person This is an in-person tour and is limited to 20 participants. (Tickets will not be available after October 24.) Click here to purchase a ticket. The Strip District is a vibrant amalgamation of Pittsburgh’s past,...
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