American philanthropist Julius Rosenwald is best known for his work in the rural South in the early 20th century building schools for African American children. Before his 1917 fund changed the face of education and race in the country, he … Continue reading
Category Archives: Allegheny
Rehabilitating Pittsburgh’s “First” Skyscraper with Historic Tax Credits
The Arrott Building, located at 401 Wood Street in Pittsburgh, PA, was designed by prominent Pittsburgh architect, Frederick J. Osterling in 1902 and is one of Pittsburgh’s first skyscrapers.
The Mystery at Rodef Shalom
Last year in what was entirely a stroke of good fortune, Rodef Shalom Congregation in Pittsburgh was awarded a Keystone Construction grant from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission to replace the sewer system that runs under our Henry Hornbostel-designed … Continue reading
Just Listed! February- July 2021
Since our last Just Listed! update at the end of January, thirteen more historic resources have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places!
Welcome, Sewickley! One of Pennsylvania’s New CLGs
The PA SHPO is excited to announce the Borough of Sewickley in Allegheny County has become one of the newest members of Pennsylvania’s Certified Local Government program. There are now 48 CLGs in the Commonwealth; Sewickley is one of only … Continue reading
Historic Tax Credits + Artists + Braddock = Preservation Success
There are great examples throughout Pennsylvania – and the country – of historic buildings being repurposed to support, house, and celebrate local and regional arts communities. Two specifically come to mind in Pennsylvania, the GoggleWorks in Reading, Berks County and … Continue reading
Resource Round-up: Resources for LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Pennsylvania
June is Pride Month and an opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and support LGBTQ+ communities. This week’s post is another in our “Resource Round-Up” series, which we occassionally publish during important months as a guide to learning more about the older … Continue reading
Preservation Success Story: Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka
Continuing our theme of Preservation Success Stories this Preservation Month, we’ll feature short interviews with our 2020 Community Initiative Award winners for the next few weeks. Last but certainly not least is the Society to Preserve the Millvale Muarls of Maxo Vanka (or SPMMMV … Continue reading
Section 106: Not Always the Preferred Preservation Outcome
The Section 106 process was created to ensure that federal agencies consider historic properties in the planning process for projects they sponsor.
Approved Markers for 2021
Soon fans of Pennsylvania’s historical markers will be braking for 23 new ones. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) recently approved the next batch of new historical markers at their March 2021 meeting.