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Allegheny County Brian Crawford Allegheny County Brian Crawford

Grants Help Congregations Renovate Historic Religious Properties

A crew from Alex Restoration and Masonry Repairs worked on the renovation of the bell cot of Pittsburgh New Church in Point Breeze in May. The work included the removal of the existing mortar and caulking in the church’s bell tower, which was leaking. The tower’s renovated masonry was to be cleaned and its color and texture matched to the building’s exterior as much as possible.

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Doors Open Pittsburgh: Skinny Version
History Joshua Tarquinio History Joshua Tarquinio

Doors Open Pittsburgh: Skinny Version

Three hours was how long it took to see five buildings, but I had my pick of thirty-five altogether. I could’ve seen the courthouse, the playhouse, the Arcade Comedy Theater, and, and, and you get the idea.

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Video: Smithfield Street Bridge
Allegheny County, Media Brian Crawford Allegheny County, Media Brian Crawford

Video: Smithfield Street Bridge

We look at the Smithfield Street Bridge in our ongoing series, "Past is Present," profiling the aesthetic beauty of Pittsburgh's historic built environment. Through this series of vignettes featuring stories and a look at the history of buildings, bridges, and landmarks, we hope to give some insight into our city’s built environment and its rich architectural history.

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Landmarks Foundation Accepts Applications for  Historic Religious Properties Grant
Allegheny County Brian Crawford Allegheny County Brian Crawford

Landmarks Foundation Accepts Applications for Historic Religious Properties Grant

The Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation (PHLF) is now accepting grant applications for the 2023 cycle of the Historic Religious Properties Grant program. The only one of its kind in Allegheny County, the program offers matching grants of up to $10,000 for the restoration and renovation of architecturally significant historic religious buildings...

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