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PHLF: Downtown Walking Tour of Fourth Avenue Historic District

by Nick Smerker | Jul 13, 2023 | Happenings, Historic Preservation

Saturday, July 1510:00 am to 12:00 pm $20.00 per person This tour is limited to 20 participants. Tickets will not be available after 11:30 pm on July 14. Click here to purchase a ticket In 1889, Mary Schenley donated 300 acres of land to the City of Pittsburgh to...

2023 Allegheny West Preservation Award

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

The Allegheny West Local Review Committee, along with The Allegheny West Civic Council, announces the 13th Annual Allegheny West Preservation Awards. These awards are presented to property owners in Allegheny West who have completed projects over the recent years,...

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....
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