War of words begins over closing, downsizing libraries - October 11th, 2009
By Bill Zlatos TRIBUNE-REVIEW Sunday, October 11, 2009 As he fights a plan to close ... Read More
Education
Travelers Aid of Pittsburgh to host Transit Treasure Hunt - September 19th, 2009
By Jamie Inferrera POINT PARK NEWS SERVICE - For the Tribune Review Saturday, September 19, 2009 Teams of two to four people will explore the city's neighborhoods through a series of riddles and clues today when Travelers Aid of Pittsburgh hosts the Transit Treasure Hunt. "This event has been in the works for ... Read More
Thank You Volunteer Interns - August 4th, 2009
PHLF welcomes college and graduate students as volunteer interns throughout the year––and we are fortunate to have each one of them helping with educational programs, preservation activities, photography, and research. Recently, we have been especially fortunate to have Evan Regan-Levine (Georgetown University), Kelley Folts (Virginia Tech), Erin Shilling (Oakbridge Academy of ... Read More
PHLF Awards Six Scholarships to College-Bound Students - June 12th, 2009
by Louise Sturgess PHLF News June 12, 2009 On June 12, during a luncheon celebration, the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation (PHLF) awarded a record number of scholarships to high-achieving college-bound students who are involved in their communities and value Pittsburgh’s history, architecture, and landscape design. “We received 68 applications this year,” said ... Read More
Shining a Light on Stained Glass Artists - May 20th, 2009
By William Loeffler TRIBUNE-REVIEW Wednesday, May 20, 2009 The name Charles J. Connick may not resonate like that of Andy Warhol or Frank Lloyd Wright. [gallery link="file" columns="4"] But Connick, a Pennsylvania native who died in 1945, left a legacy of masterful stained-glass art in churches and academic buildings in Pittsburgh, Butler and ... Read More
National Trust Scholarships - April 2nd, 2009
April 2, 2009 PHLF News
National Trust Diversity Scholarships For the National Preservation Conference to be held in Nashville, TN October 13-17.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is offering scholarships to individuals from diverse racial, ethic, economic, and ... Read MoreApply Now for Landmarks Scholarship - April 2nd, 2009
April 2, 2009 by Louise Sturgess, Executive Director PHLF News College-bound high school students who live in Allegheny County, have a 3.25 grade point average or above, and care deeply about the Pittsburgh region may apply to Landmarks’ Scholarship Program. The deadline is April 24. Click here to download an ... Read More
Building Pride and Character through City Tours - April 2nd, 2009
by Louise Sturgess, Executive Director April 2, 2009 PHLF News By April 30, eleven Pittsburgh Public Schools will have participated in Landmarks’ Building Pride/Building Character city tour, described by a teacher as “one of the best [field trips] ever.” The innovative educational program is sponsored through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Educational ... Read More
Three-Year Grant Awarded to Support Landmarks’ Education Program - March 1st, 2009
by Louise Sturgess, Executive Director March 1, 2009 PHLF News The Alfred M. Oppenheimer (AMO) Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation is committing $15,000 per year for three years to support general education programs at Landmarks. “The AMO was established in 1963 to support interfaith and interracial understanding,” said Chuck Half, ... Read More
Landmarks Appoints New Education Coordinator - January 1st, 2009
January 1, 2009 PHLF News Karen B. Cahall, Ed.M., joined Landmarks’ staff on January 1, after serving as a docent for seven years. She assumed Mary Ann Eubanks' responsibilities as education coordinator, since Mary Ann retired on December 31, 2008. For details about school tours or teacher ... Read More
Landmarks Community Capital Corporation & Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College Hold Landmarks Economic Development Case Challenge - November 14th, 2008
PHLF News November 14, 2008 by Michael Sriprasert In light of the recent efforts to bring a grocery store to the Hill District, Landmarks Community Capital Corporation, in partnership with the Heinz College, engaged 25 students in the Heinz Colleges' first ever non-profit case challenge. Titled the "Landmarks Economic Development Case ... Read More
Book showcases Downtown architecture - November 12th, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 By Marylynne Pitz, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette In this do-it-yourself age, you can discover and appreciate the beauty of Pittsburgh's Downtown architecture simply by taking a few walks during the day. You do not have to listen to a docent or meet up with a tour group, although ... Read More
Duquesne Incline hero honored - October 13th, 2008
By Craig Smith TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, October 13, 2008 Robert Sanders started donating money to a foundation to preserve the Duquesne Incline when it was out of service and facing the wrecking ball. "It was shut down, and they were going to tear it down," Sanders, 80, of Mt. Lebanon recalled ... Read More
Pittsburgh Playhouse building sale ‘a few years’ off - September 22nd, 2008
By Craig Smith TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, September 22, 2008 For sale: 100-year-old theater with ghosts. Make offer. Point Park University hasn't placed that ad yet for the Pittsburgh Playhouse. But it hopes to move the program from Oakland to its Downtown campus as part of a $210 million university expansion. "We haven't taken any ... Read More
Technical Assistance Workshop for Guardians of Historic Religious Properties - September 5th, 2008
PHLF News September 5, 2008 On Monday, September 15, the Historic Religious Properties Committee of Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation (PHLF) will host a technical assistance workshop at Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Congregation leaders, representatives, and guardians of historic religious properties in Allegheny ... Read More
Cost of new Mt. Lebanon high school: $132 million - July 23rd, 2008
By Tim Puko TRIBUNE-REVIEW Wednesday, July 23, 2008 It would cost the Mt. Lebanon School District close to $132 million in construction costs alone to build a high school, project architects said Tuesday night.A new building is one of four options the district can consider for the high school, ... Read More
Cathedral of Learning trumpets education - June 30th, 2008
By Bill Zlatos TRIBUNE-REVIEW Sunday, June 29, 2008 The Cathedral of Learning was constructed of Indiana limestone and built with the pennies, nickel and dimes of area schoolchildren.John G. Bowman, then chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, came up with the idea for a tower in 1921. "He wanted a tall ... Read More
$80 million Schenley tab challenged - June 27th, 2008
By Christian Morrow June 27, 2008 The New Pittsburgh Courier Roosevelt sticks with his numbers Whether or not a proposed school district referendum on saving Schenley High School referenced estimates to renovate the Reizenstein, Milliones and Frick buildings, the school’s supporters say it unfairly pits Schenley against the rest ... Read More
School board votes to close Schenley building - June 26th, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008 By Joe Smydo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Pittsburgh school board last night voted 5-4 to close the Pittsburgh Schenley High School building, rejecting a proposed referendum on the issue and saddening school supporters who spent months fighting to save the historic structure. Voting to close Schenley were ... Read More
Children’s Museum still looking to grow - June 26th, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008 By Adrian McCoy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette At 25, the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh has grown into a mature nonprofit and community leader -- although it's still all about kids. Originally called the Pittsburgh Children's Museum, it was on the leading edge of a wave of children's museums ... Read More
Region’s renaissance shines through as another span is lit - June 13th, 2008
By F.A. Krift TRIBUNE-REVIEW Friday, June 13, 2008 For Mark Bibro, the Hot Metal Bridge is more than a way to get to opposite shores of the Monongahela River.The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation chairman says it's a symbol of Pittsburgh's industrial past, and a connection point for the city's ... Read More
Last bell at Schenley: Historic high school closes - June 11th, 2008
By Bill Zlatos TRIBUNE-REVIEW Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Students left Schenley High School on Tuesday more with a sense of resignation and eagerness for the summer than sadness for their school's storied past. "You may not see any depression today, but I think in September it'll hit us," said ... Read More
Landmarks Awards Four Scholarships to College-Bound Students - June 10th, 2008
During the Landmarks Scholarship Celebration on June 3 at Chatham University, Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Trustee and Scholarship Program Founder David Brashear announced the award of scholarships to four high-achieving students who are involved in their communities and value Pittsburgh’s history, architecture, and/or landscape design. The Scholarship Celebration ... Read More
New Pittsburgh Website Features 25 Downtown Landmarks - June 10th, 2008
Click below to explore an interactive website that plays off Landmarks' most popular downtown walking tour for students. There's plenty of information, animation, fun facts, and material for adults too. http://www.phlf.org/dragons/ Read More
Modern Venture: Home designed by famous architect on history group’s East End tour - May 31st, 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008 By Marylynne Pitz, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ... Read More
Getty Foundation grant funds study of IUP’s heritage - April 25th, 2008
by Laura Kingsbury/Editor in Chief The Penn April 25, 2008 Thanks to a $100,000 Campus Heritage grant from the Getty Foundation, IUP's historic buildings and landscapes are being studied to ensure the preservation of the campus' rich history. Since its creation in 1984, the Getty Foundation has worked ... Read More
Allegheny County Courthouse 120th Symposium & Exhibition - March 7th, 2008
PHLF News March 7, 2008 Friday, April 18th, 2008 To commemorate the 120th anniversary of the dedication of the Allegheny County Courthouse, Professor Drew Armstrong, director of the Architectural Studies program at the University of Pittsburgh, has organized a public symposium on 'The Allegheny County Courthouse in Context' that ... Read More
School Tours Booked through June - March 7th, 2008
PHLF News March 7, 2008 Now through mid-June, our calendar is filled with tours for school groups and private groups--so if you would like to explore Pittsburgh with our staff or docents, book your FALL TOUR now. Contact Mary Ann Eubanks at 412-471-5808 Read More
June 3 House Tour and Scholarship Fund-Raising Event - March 7th, 2008
PHLF News March 7, 2008 Save the date of Tuesday, June 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and tour the Abrams House (designed by Robert Venturi, 1979-82) and the Neeper House (c. 1903), both on Woodland Road, and enjoy a reception in the Andrew W. Mellon Hall at Chatham University. Event ... Read More
Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program: Building Pride/Building Character - March 6th, 2008
PHLF News March 3, 2008 The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation welcomes corporate support of our “Building Pride/Building Character” program made possible by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. Last year, 7 businesses––Ellwood Group, Inc.; PNC Bank; Allegheny Technologies Incorporated; Equitable Energy, a division of Equitable ... Read More
Black leaders seek delay in Schenley decision - February 27th, 2008
By Bill Zlatos TRIBUNE-REVIEW Wednesday, February 27, 2008 A group of black community leaders is urging the city school board tonight to postpone or vote against a proposal to move students from Schenley High School in Oakland. In a letter dated today to board members, the Black Political Empowerment Project or B-PEP urged ... Read More
Vote on closing Schenley High School delayed - February 21st, 2008
By Bill Zlatos TRIBUNE-REVIEW Thursday, February 21, 2008 City schools Superintendent Mark Roosevelt said he delayed a vote on closing Schenley High School to give supporters time to raise money to fix it and to study if it would be cheaper in the long run to repair the structure. "We think it is ... Read More
After 50 years, bookstore closes chapter of history - February 15th, 2008
By Regis Behe TRIBUNE-REVIEW Friday, February 15, 2008 When Jay Dantry started selling books in September 1955, hardback novels were less than half their current price. But he wants to clear up one misperception: "I don't go back so far as to have sold 35-cent copies of 'Lost Horizon,'" says Dantry, the proprietor of ... Read More
Decision on Schenley High School postponed - January 30th, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 By Joe Smydo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The city school board's vote on the closing of the Pittsburgh Schenley High School building will be put off until spring so officials can continue to study the feasibility of renovating the building. A vote on the building's fate was widely expected at the ... Read More
Signs of past life - January 15th, 2008
By Adam Brandolph TRIBUNE-REVIEW Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Look up. Faded advertisements flake off the sides of exposed brick buildings throughout the city. Remnants of a bygone era, these markers tell the story of our city's rich history. From companies like Otto Milk, formerly in the Strip District, to the German National Bank on ... Read More
