by Nick Smerker | Mar 22, 2021 | Happenings, Historic Preservation
Live, Virtual Architecture Tour: Western Shadyside Wednesday, March 316:00 pm to 7:30 pmFee: $7.50 Described as “Chateau Country” by PHLF’s co-founder Jamie Van Trump, Point Breeze was once home to Pittsburgh industrialists of great wealth: Andrew Carnegie, H.J....
by Nick Smerker | Mar 4, 2021 | Allegheny West Gazette, Historic Preservation
Submitted by Fran Barbush In the past, we have planted trees in memoriam of departed neighbors and friends of the neighborhood. We recently learned of the passing of our long-time neighbor, Mrs. Patricia Rooney. She was a champion and fundraiser for the Allegheny...
by Nick Smerker | Feb 11, 2021 | Happenings, Historic Preservation
From Ann Gilligan: You may recall that representatives of CCAC Allegheny’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Alpha Mu Theta, joined us at our December Membership meeting. Their Honors in Action research project is focusing on the legacy of industrialism and...
by Nick Smerker | Feb 9, 2021 | Happenings, Historic Preservation
America’s Best Antique Skyscrapers Mark HouserWriter and Tour GuideMultiStories Thursday, February 186:00 pm to 8:00 pmFee: $5 This lecture will be held via ZOOM conference. Click here to get your ticket and RSVP. Pittsburgh writer and skyscraper tour guide Mark...
by Nick Smerker | Feb 9, 2021 | Happenings, Historic Preservation
Assessing What to Fix on Your House Regis Will Carpenter and Craftsman Vesta Home Services Thursday, February 11 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Fee: $5 This virtual discussion will be live from the Vesta Workshop via Zoom Conference. Click here to get your ticket and RSVP. You...
by Nick Smerker | Jan 22, 2021 | Happenings, Historic Preservation
Fallingwater: Preserving A World Heritage Landmark Thursday, January 286:00 pm – 8:00 pmFee: $5.00 In 2019, Fallingwater, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most widely acclaimed works, which best exemplifies his philosophy of organic architecture, along with seven...
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