Preservation Pittsburgh

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Pa. advocates hope more support for historic revitalization is part of the state’s budget Pennsylvania’s historic preservation tax credit program has an annual cap of $5 million. Legislation moving through Harrisburg would change that.

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We couldn't have asked for a nicer day for this 100 year commemoration and restoration unveiling of the Peabody Memorial. Thanks to James Hill for all his hard work campaigning to make it happen, our donors, and the support of Pittsburgh Public Schools and our elected officials.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Join us this Thursday at 11am for the centennial and restoration commemoration of the Peabody Memorial! See link in post for more details.

Join us on Thursday, May 30 at 11 am at the Obama Academy!!

In July 2023 Preservation Pittsburgh began raising funds to restore and landmark the Peabody Memorial to Soldiers located at Pittsburgh Public Schools' Barack Obama Academy of International Studies, which served as the Benjamin H. Peabody High School from 1911-2011. Renowned sculptor Frank Vittor was commissioned to create what is the most significant war memorial at a Pittsburgh Public Schools building today. The memorial, which commemorates the 500 students who served in the First World War with 17 killed in action, was dedicated on May 30, 1924.

Through the leadership of James A. Hill, Campaign Chair, we raised the funds and conservation work is underway. As part of the project, current Obama students were involved in a several ways:

-Learning about the First World War from a local perspective as part of their International Baccalaureate curriculum
-Learning about the memorial conservation process from the conservator
-Researching the families from their own school building who served
-Helping to compose their own school Alma Mater for the ceremony

We are eternally grateful for the donations that came from Peabody/Obama alumni, the general public, and foundation grants. We will celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the memorial and its renovation on Thursday, May 30 at 11 am at the Obama Academy. This date is one hundred years to the day of the memorial's first dedication!

Please join us for this free outdoor public ribbon cutting ceremony (we anticipate the event to last one hour). Rain or shine. Street and public parking only. We hope to see you there.

Restoration work includes:
-The full restoration of the memorial's bronze body and the recreation of Victory's missing hand & wreath
-The installation of a new flagpole
-Architectural lighting
-Connecting to East Liberty Boulevard to better capture the original intent before the school's 1975-1978 renovation

For more information:

http://www.preservationpgh.org/peabody

[email protected]

Join us on Thursday, May 30 at 11 am at the Obama Academy!!

In July 2023 Preservation Pittsburgh began raising funds to restore and landmark the Peabody Memorial to Soldiers located at Pittsburgh Public Schools' Barack Obama Academy of International Studies, which served as the Benjamin H. Peabody High School from 1911-2011. Renowned sculptor Frank Vittor was commissioned to create what is the most significant war memorial at a Pittsburgh Public Schools building today. The memorial, which commemorates the 500 students who served in the First World War with 17 killed in action, was dedicated on May 30, 1924.

Through the leadership of James A. Hill, Campaign Chair, we raised the funds and conservation work is underway. As part of the project, current Obama students were involved in a several ways:

-Learning about the First World War from a local perspective as part of their International Baccalaureate curriculum
-Learning about the memorial conservation process from the conservator
-Researching the families from their own school building who served
-Helping to compose their own school Alma Mater for the ceremony

We are eternally grateful for the donations that came from Peabody/Obama alumni, the general public, and foundation grants. We will celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the memorial and its renovation on Thursday, May 30 at 11 am at the Obama Academy. This date is one hundred years to the day of the memorial's first dedication!

Please join us for this free outdoor public ribbon cutting ceremony (we anticipate the event to last one hour). Rain or shine. Street and public parking only. We hope to see you there.

Restoration work includes:
-The full restoration of the memorial's bronze body and the recreation of Victory's missing hand & wreath
-The installation of a new flagpole
-Architectural lighting
-Connecting to East Liberty Boulevard to better capture the original intent before the school's 1975-1978 renovation

For more information:

http://www.preservationpgh.org/peabody

[email protected]

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Where is the last Ponderosa Steakhouse in Pennsylvania? Employees of Pennsylvania’s last Ponderosa Steakhouse still in operation along Route 8 in Center Township in Butler County are used to customers taking selfies in the parking lot and making a big fuss over the staying power of this Ponderosa. Server Denise Morin, 58, has worked at the Butler a...

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How Women Shaped Preservation in Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Share on Social Media x facebook linkedinSeveral years ago, my colleagues and I at the PA SHPO compiled a history of preservation achievements in Pennsylvania. This interesting trek through the preservation timeline was published in the Winter 2016 issue of Pennsylvania Heritage magazine and was add...

It’s official, we’re off and running!

Restoration of Peabody Memorial to Soldiers at Pittsburgh Obama to start next month Millie Myers often drives by Pittsburgh Public’s Barack Obama Academy of International Studies in East Liberty, the weathered Peabody Memorial to...

Restoration of Peabody Memorial to Soldiers at Pittsburgh Obama to start next month Millie Myers often drives by Pittsburgh Public’s Barack Obama Academy of International Studies in East Liberty, the weathered Peabody Memorial to...

It’s official! Frick Park and the former B’nai Israel are Pittsburgh’s newest historic landmarks. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

And there’s more in the works 😊

Pittsburgh recognizes Frick Park, synagogue as historic, considers designation for cemetery Pittsburgh’s Frick Park and B’nai Israel Synagogue now are recognized with historic designation, and the city is considering designating a cemetery as historic for the first time. City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved historic recognition for the park and the synagogue after the c...

PPS Approves Memorial Restoration & New Quad At Pittsburgh Obama!

A great discussion about this multi-year, complicated process to preserve Pittsburgh history. Thanks to Heinz History Center, Cantini's family, City of Pittsburgh, Markosky Engineering, PennDOT, and a few familiar Preservation Pittsburgh faces for putting this presentation together.

We love a good Section 106 outcome! Preservation Pittsburgh served as a consulting party for the PennDOT I-579 Cap project that required the removal of Virgil Cantini mosaics from their original location in a pedestrian tunnel connecting the Lower Hill District to downtown. The mosaics' reinstallation in Steel Plaza was recently completed. A panel about the artist and effort to preserve this piece of Pittsburgh art history is being held this Sunday (2/25) for free at the Heinz History Center.

Preserving Pittsburgh's Renaissance Man Join the Italian American Program to celebrate the reinstallation of Virgil Cantini’s mosaic mural in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Support the Preservation of Pittsburgh's Architecture! Donate today through December 31st & participate in Give Big Pittsburgh!
https://mailchi.mp/preservationpgh/support-the-preservation-of-pittsburghs-architecture

Support Preservation Pittsburgh from November 28 through December 31!
Preservation Pittsburgh is participating in Pittsburgh Magazine's Give Big Pittsburgh that begins on Tuesday, November 28 and runs through December 31, 2023.
This is a great and efficient way to support multiple nonprofits in our region! To see Preservation Pittsburgh’s profile and to donate, click on the linked image.
Your donation will support our education and advocacy related to Pittsburgh’s history, architecture, parks, and our treasured neighborhoods.
In addition to our ongoing programming and endeavors, we’d like to highlight the campaign to restore the 1924 Memorial to Peabody Soldiers. Preservation Pittsburgh joined the Military Community Support Project to restore and landmark this important monument that honors the 500 students who served in the First World War. The memorial is located at Pittsburgh Public Schools' Barack Obama Academy of International Studies, which served as the Benjamin H. Peabody High School from 1911-2011. Contributions earmarked for the Peabody Memorial will be matched up to $10,000 by The Benter Foundation through December 2023!

Support Preservation Pittsburgh | Give Big Pittsburgh I’m ready to support Preservation Pittsburgh on November 28, 2023 during Give Big Pittsburgh. Learn more about Preservation Pittsburgh and all the other organizations participating in Give Big Pittsburgh.

Happy Thanksgiving to all and don’t forget the sides today!! 🌽🦃🍂

Pittsburgh's Frick Park being considered for historic designation Pittsburgh’s Frick Park may soon receive historic designation. The 644-acre park in the city’s Swisshelm Park, Squirrel Hill South, Regent Square and Point Breeze neighborhoods is a “visual landmark” in those communities, said Sarah Quinn, of Pittsburgh’s Department of....

https://mailchi.mp/preservationpgh/preservation-pittsburgh-updates-news

🍁 Preservation Pittsburgh Updates & News!

To all who served, thank you.

Starting this Veteran’s Day through December, dollar for dollar, your contribution to Preservation Pittsburgh’s centennial restoration of the Peabody Memorial to Soldiers at Obama Academy will be matched up to $10,000. This matching gift effort is made possible thanks to generous support from The Benter Foundation. Learn more about the most significant piece of public art at a Pittsburgh school and DONATE: https://www.preservationpgh.org/peabody

Join the East Liberty Valley Historical Society as authors Edward K. Muller and Rob Ruck present an illustrated talk at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, in the Parish Hall of Calvary Episcopal Church.

New history of Pittsburgh spotlights lesser-known figures The University of Pittsburgh Press publication, by Pitt professors Edward K. Muller and Rob Ruck, sketches everything from the slaughter, betrayal and displacement of Native Americans here to the ascent of heavy industry in the Mon Valley.

Listing another historic building in Pittsburgh 💪

Westinghouse engineer's Point Breeze North house slated to become historic landmark Emil Keller moved to Pittsburgh in 1892 to work for Westinghouse and built a home full of then-modern conveniences at 201 N. Murtland St.

A few slots left for the historical Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studio tours!

Experience the magic of Stained Glass Studios with Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios Tour THIS SATURDAY (10/21). Discover an artistic journey spanning 114 years. From historic treasures to modern marvels, it's a window to the world of stained glass. 🪟🎨

Multiple tour times available.
8:30am https://www.doorsopenpgh.org/tour-calendar/pittsburgh-stained-glass-studios-tour-4-30-830am-fthg9
10:30am [SOLD OUT]
1:30pm https://www.doorsopenpgh.org/tour-calendar/pittsburgh-stained-glass-studios-tour-10-21-130pm

-- with stained glass

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Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the art, history, and craftsmanship of stained glass with Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios Tour!

Multiple tour times available October 21st.
8:30am https://www.doorsopenpgh.org/tour-calendar/pittsburgh-stained-glass-studios-tour-4-30-830am-fthg9
10:30am https://www.doorsopenpgh.org/tour-calendar/pittsburgh-stained-glass-studios-tour-10-21-1030am
1:30pm https://www.doorsopenpgh.org/tour-calendar/pittsburgh-stained-glass-studios-tour-10-21-130pm

-- with Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios

Don't forget to grab your tickets for these Mid-Century Modern tours this weekend!

LIVING MODERN: A Weekend Exploring Residential Sites and Archives Visit modern houses by architects Peter Berndtson & Cornelia Brierly, explore the CMU Architecture Archives, and be the first to get Map #4!

Preservation Pittsburgh's Modern Committee has organized three (!!) tours next weekend highlighting the work of Peter Berndtson and Cornelia Brierly, students of Frank Lloyd Wright. These are pick and choose tours, so you can attend one or all of them! Registration through the provided link is required.

LIVING MODERN: A Weekend Exploring Residential Sites and Archives Visit modern houses by architects Peter Berndtson & Cornelia Brierly, explore the CMU Architecture Archives, and be the first to get Map #4!