Pittsburgh, PA
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Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail |
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436 Grant St, Pittsburgh 15219 • 412-471-5808
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DOWNTOWN. Considered one of architect Henry Hobson Richardson's greatest works, this magnificent Romanesque-style structure occupies two square city blocks. The Bridge of Sighs, where convicts traversed from court to prison, is just part of this National Historic Landmark's rich history. Group tours provided by the History and Landmark Foundation, and a self-guided tour (visitors follow a brochure) is free. |
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Carnegie Mellon University |
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5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh 15213 • 412-268-2000
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OAKLAND. Located adjacent to Schenley Park. Founded in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie, today the institution is made up of 7 colleges. Tours of campus available during the summer months. |
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Commons Room in the Cathedral of Learning |
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4200 5th Ave, Pittsburgh 15260 • 412-624-4141
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OAKLAND. The center of the University of Pittsburgh's campus is a 42-story Gothic-styled structure known as The Cathedral of Learning. The entrance to the educational facility is a three-story room with slate floors, columns, arches, and a massive fireplace. Wrought-iron gates separate the Commons Room from the banality of elevators whisking students to classes above. People in the Commons Room murmur in low tones as if they're in a library, making it a great spot to read, people-watch, and listen to tunes. |
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Lawrenceville Neighborhood Revitalization |
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5170 Butler St Lawrenceville Corporation, Pittsburgh 15201 • 412-782-5100
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LAWRENCEVILLE. At one time, this industrial neighborhood was home to steel mills and a Civil War-era arsenal for the Union Army. Now it's a place where young artists and old Pittsburghers live peacefully side-by-side. In recent years, 20-somethings have been buying up inexpensive row houses and restoring them to their original glory. The business district has embraced this transition too, and hip clothing boutiques now sit just doors down from family-owned taverns that have been serving famous fish sandwiches for decades. |
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Mexican War Streets |
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Pittsburgh 15212 • 412-323-9030
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NORTH SIDE. These streets were named for battle sites of the Mexican-American War including Palo, Alto, Monterey, Buena Vista; and heroes like Jackson and Taylor. Many of the homes in the area are of the pre-Civil war Greek revival style. An annual house & garden tour is held every September.
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Sprout Public Art |
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various locations, Pittsburgh 15206 • 412-325-0646
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FRIENDSHIP. Like most metropolitan areas, Pittsburgh is a city of concrete and steel with a complex urban landscape. The creative people at The Sprout Fund have developed a plan to make this backdrop more aesthetically pleasing by peppering the city with public art. An example of Sprout's efforts, The Two Andys, is a mural that pays tribute to native sons Andy Warhol and Andrew Carnegie. Created by Tom Mosser and Sarah Zeffiro, it can be seen Downtown at the corner of Strawberry Way and Smithfield Street. Currently, 31 colorful murals are displayed across the city (more are in the works), making a day in traffic seem like a trip to the museum. |
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Strip District |
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Pittsburgh
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STRIP DISTRICT. Bounded by Penn Avenue and Smallman Street from 16th to 22th Street. On weekends during the day, this area is lined with farmers' booths selling fresh produce and imported foods. Meanwhile the interesting shops along Penn Avenue are congested with locals and tourists alike. In the evening, the old converted warehouses along Smallman Street provide some of the city's best dance and party spaces. |
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University of Pittsburgh |
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Pittsburgh 15213 • 412-624-4141
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OAKLAND. Located on a 132-acre campus, the University of Pittsburgh is home to several notable monuments. Be sure to see the Heinz Memorial Chapel (412-624-4157), a grand French Gothic structure with tall stained glass windows. Another interesting site, the Stephen Foster Memorial Museum (412-624-4100) is dedicated to the Pittsburgh native who became one of America's most beloved songwriters of the 1800s. |
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