Preservation Pittsburgh

Preservation Pittsburgh Preservation Pittsburgh's history began with the tearing down of a City landmark--the Syria Mosque. The board meets quarterly.

The loss of this acoustically perfect and much-loved concert hall (the location is still a parking lot for UPMC) convinced a group of concerned citizens that there needed to be a grass-roots, activist preservation organization in town to take on looming historic preservation battles in the city. Our Board of Directors consists of interested citizens willing to advocate for sensitivity to preservat

ion and sustainability issues in public policy decisions. As you can imagine, the fight to keep this city's heritage and beauty intact is never-ending. Pittsburgh's fortunes were sliding in the 70's and 80's when the rest of America was dancing to the call of urban development projects that tore down historic, often intact buildings, and replaced them with interior-oriented malls, large-scale and non-descript office buildings filled with out of town chainstores. Although this period of economic downturn was an extremely difficult time for many Pittsburghers due to the closing of steel mills, the city still managed to keep a large percentage of its beautiful period architecture, pedestrian-scaled neighborhoods, and locally-owned businesses intact. Unfortunately, as the City's fortunes began to rise, development interests increased too and civic projects that hoped to guaranteethis economic growth were often done at the expense of Pittsburgh's history and traditions. A surprising number of people--from CEO's to students--comment on the "feel" of Pittsburgh and speak warmly of the beautifully detailed architecture, traditional pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods and locally owned stores. To be able to move through significant historic buildings, to work and enjoy cultural refreshment in and around them, is a value Preservation Pittsburgh stands for. Such quality of life issues, unfortunately, haven't been easy to demonstrate on balance sheets, even though here in Pittsburgh, they are enjoyed by all. Our unique heritage, beginning with the sacred confluence of two rivers to form a third, moving through the creation of the glass and steel industries which brought immigrant families into the region and created neighborhoods that still retain their ethnic traditions, through the development of world-class museums and cultural treasures makes us feel that Pittsburgh is a city "Alive with Tradition." We invite you to come join us to keep these traditions alive.

12/02/2025

I’m ready to support Preservation Pittsburgh on December 2, 2025 during Give Big Pittsburgh 2025. Learn more about Preservation Pittsburgh and all the other organizations participating in Give Big Pittsburgh 2025.

Preservation Pittsburgh will participate in Give Big Pittsburgh again this year that runs from December 2 (Giving Tuesda...
12/02/2025

Preservation Pittsburgh will participate in Give Big Pittsburgh again this year that runs from December 2 (Giving Tuesday) through the end of the month! https://www.givebigpittsburgh.com/organizations/preservation-pittsburgh

By making a donation, you will support our various activities that encompass education & advocacy related to our region's history & architecture. You will also receive complimentary admission to our Holiday Social & Annual Meeting happening on Wednesday, December 10 from 6:30-8:30 pm taking place at the former Mount Alvernia High School in Millvale. There will be refreshments and holiday cheer along with a chance to learn about Preservation Pittsburgh projects.
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I’m ready to support Preservation Pittsburgh on December 2, 2025 during Give Big Pittsburgh 2025. Learn more about Preservation Pittsburgh and all the other organizations participating in Give Big Pittsburgh 2025.

09/11/2025

A common field one day. A field of honor forever.

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes over Pennsylvania, Flight 93, further attacks were thwarted.

Join us for a day of remembrance at Flight 93 National Memorial or a national day of service by volunteering at a national park.

Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/flni/planyourvisit/sept11observance.htm

Image: The Tower of Voices is a ninety-three-foot-tall musical instrument with forty wind chimes, representing the forty passengers and crew members.

The Saturday and Sunday events are sold out! There are still tickets to the Friday Soiree fundraiser event!
09/10/2025

The Saturday and Sunday events are sold out! There are still tickets to the Friday Soiree fundraiser event!

The Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tour Planning Committee in partnership with Churchill Borough, the Recreation Board of Churchill and the Pittsburgh Modern Committee of Preservation Pittsburgh welcome you to participate in the inaugural edition of the Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tour!

Looking forward to this weekend! Will we see you there?
09/09/2025

Looking forward to this weekend! Will we see you there?

Stepping inside his home in 2013 felt to John Mihalik a little like walking into a 1960s James Bond movie. “I loved it immediately,” he...

Looks like there are still a few spaces left for this tour! The Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tour is taking place Se...
09/08/2025

Looks like there are still a few spaces left for this tour!

The Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tour is taking place September 12-14, 2025. Please join us for this special weekend to take in modern design and architecture!

For info & tickets:
https://www.pittsburghmoderncommittee.org/churchillmcm

The Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tour is organized by the Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tour Planning Committee in collaboration with Churchill Borough, the Recreation Board of Churchill, and Pittsburgh Modern Committee of Preservation Pittsburgh.

The weekend will include different events and tours to celebrate our region’s wonderful collection of art, design, and architecture of the last century!

The Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tour Planning Committee in partnership with Churchill Borough, the Recreation Board of Churchill and the Pittsburgh Modern Committee of Preservation Pittsburgh welcome you to participate in the inaugural edition of the Churchill Midcentury Modern Home Tour!

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1501 Reedsdale Street, Ste 5003
Pittsburgh, PA
15233

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