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Pine-Richland Sixth-Graders Complete Architecture Apprenticeship
For the ninth consecutive year, gifted students at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School in the Pine-Richland School District took part in a program that brings to light the mutually reinforcing benefits of historic preservation and environmental sustainability.
Landmarks Foundation Seeks Docents
Consider becoming a docent for the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.
People and Places Trolley Tour Highlights Pittsburgh Architecture
A class of fourth-grade students from Pittsburgh Greenfield, a PreK-8 neighborhood school, participated in a trolley tour, “Pittsburgh People & Places,” on May 11, as a part of the Pittsburgh History and Landmark Foundation’s (PHLF) ongoing immersive educational experiences for K-12 students.
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.
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.
Allegheny County to Light Iconic Sister Bridges
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced this week, that the county will spend $6 million to light the iconic Sister Bridges that straddle the Allegheny River, connecting Downtown Pittsburgh to the neighborhoods on its North Side.
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.
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...
Landmarks Community Capital Seeks Input in Application for Funds
Landmarks Community Capital Corporation (LCC) — a non-profit lending subsidiary of our organization — advances historic preservation by helping to finance real estate development projects that facilitate renovation of buildings in low-to-moderate-income and historic neighborhoods and communities in the Pittsburgh region.
Past is Present— Bridges Video
We look at bridges as we continue “Past is Present,” our series of vignettes featuring stories and a look at the history of the buildings, bridges, and landmarks that help define Pittsburgh’s historic beauty.
PHLF Accepts Easement on Fort Pitt Blvd Building
Our organization is pleased to announce that we have received a preservation easement on 239 Fort Pitt Boulevard, a c. 1890 Queen Anne-style commercial building located in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Firstside National Register Historic District.
Landmarks Scholarship Reception Celebrates Community-Minded Young People
David Brashear, chairman of our organization’s Landmarks Scholarship Committee presented winners of three scholarships and 11 honorable mention award recipients at a reception held at the Grand Concourse restaurant in Station Square on June 27.
Looking for a fun and spooky way to celebrate Halloween with the kids or your significant other? Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest has you covered! This signature Halloween event offers something for everyone, allowing you to tailor your spooky experience based on the time of day. Whether you're seeking family-friendly fun or spine-chilling thrills, Kennywood has it all!