Category Archive: PHLF News
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Landmarks Community Capital Corporation Provides Loan to Three Rivers Youth, for “At Risk Youth”
by Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., CEO and President, LCCC
April 3, 2009
PHLF NewsDr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Landmarks Community Capital Corporation (LCCC) announced its largest loan to date through its Urban Economic Loan Fund of $1,350,000 to Three Rivers Youth for the acquisition and restoration of the new headquarters of Three Rivers Youth located at 6117 Broad Street, during a ribbon cutting ceremony. Dr. Slaughter said, “We are pleased to make this loan to Three Rivers Youth, during these difficult financial times, so they are able to expand their offices, and continue to provide their much needed services to the families of Western Pennsylvania, and continue making a difference in the lives of youth they serve.”
“Landmarks Community Capital Corporation’s financial investment in Three Rivers Youth enabled us to reinvest in ourselves,” said Peggy Harris, President & CEO of Three Rivers Youth. “As we continue our 129 year old mission, we do so by planting roots in the East End, another one of Pittsburgh’s important neighborhoods, where our presence will make a substantiative difference. Our excitement in opening a new chapter in our history is beyond measure and we are grateful for the support of Landmarks Community Capital Corporation and for many deep and longstanding partners in this community.”
State Senator Jim Ferlo said, “I give credit to Howard Slaughter and Landmarks Community Capital Corporation, for making a strategic investment in neighborhood growth and youth development through this loan to Three Rivers Youth, which provides high-quality services to some of our most vulnerable members of society – runaway and homeless young people. Their quality of life and future success is the real bottom line.”
State Representative Joseph Preston said, “No one is prepared to help at-risk youth overcome the complex issues that confront them better than Three Rivers Youth. It is imperative that it continues its rich history of providing great services and programs not only to these youth, but to our community and to those youth that will follow in coming years. ”
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said, “Three Rivers Youth represents the best of agencies that supports with great care and concern, at risk youth in the City of Pittsburgh. I am excited that this grand opening is a strong indication that the work of Three Rivers Youth will continue to make a significant positive difference for our great city. This new facility will allow for greater expansion and more sustained efforts that will benefit the individuals served, families, the community and the city; and for that I am pleased to support their efforts.”
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Landmarks receives preservation easement on historic downtown building
April 2, 2009
PHLF NewsOhio-based Spruce Street Properties, Ltd. has donated a preservation easement to Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation on the exterior of The Carlyle, at Fourth Avenue and Wood Street that is being converted to luxury condominiums.
A preservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement made between a property owner and an authorized preservation organization to preserve the exterior of a historic building and assure appropriate alteration. The easement will be recorded with the deed, run in perpetuity and assist current and future owners in preserving the buildings historic and architectural features.
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation will be the monitoring agent for the easement and received a donation from Spruce Street Properties to assure the necessary funds to defend and monitor the easement forever.
“David Bishoff, a long-time owner of many buildings in Pittsburgh and a staunch supporter of maintaining the wonderful fabric of downtown through the preservation of its historic buildings, is to be commended for protecting the exterior of this important building which is a contributing structure in the Fourth Avenue Historic District,” said Foundation President Arthur Ziegler. “Once again, a creative developer has shown how we can move forward by building on our past.”
The Carlyle, formerly the Union National Bank Building, was designed by MacClure & Spahr and constructed in 1906. The 21-story neo-Classical building was a focal point of Pittsburgh?s Fourth Avenue financial district, once one of the most significant financial centers in the country. The Carlyle will provide downtown residential ownership starting at $279,000.
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl attended the Foundation’s board meeting when the announcement was made.
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National Trust Scholarships
April 2, 2009
PHLF News
National Trust Diversity Scholarships For the National Preservation Conference to be held in Nashville, TN October 13-17.The National Trust for Historic Preservation is offering scholarships to individuals from diverse racial, ethic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Deadline June 1st. http://www.preservationnation.org/
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Tour & Lecture Series: Charles J. Connick: World Class Stained Glass in Pittsburgh
April 2, 2009
PHLF NewsCharles J. Connick: World Class Stained Glass in Pittsburgh, based on Albert Tannler’s recent book on Connick is a special series of six public lectures and tours.
Eminent English historian Peter Cormack will present the keynote address on Sunday, May 24, at Calvary Episcopal Church. During his illustrated lecture, “Stained Glass of the Arts & Crafts Movement in Britain and America,” Cormack will discuss the international significance of Connick’s work.
Organist Alan Lewis will perform from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. as people gather for the keynote address, to begin at 3:00 p.m. Event sponsors include The Connick Foundation and Calvary Episcopal Church.
For more information, click here for Tours & Events.
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Put on your walking shoes! PHLF Announces 2009 Tour & Event Schedule
April 2, 2009
By Louise Sturgess, Executive Director
PHLF NewsExpert guides from PHLF will lead FREE Friday walking tours in downtown Pittsburgh, May through September, and in Oakland on Fridays in October.
Beginning on September 5, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Mainstreets, and PHLF will offer a FREE series of ten Saturday afternoon tours to Mt. Washington, Friendship, Lawrenceville, the Strip, West End, Bloomfield, South Side, North Side, and East Liberty.
For complete details about PHLF’s 2009 Tours and Events, click here.
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Apply Now for Landmarks Scholarship
April 2, 2009
by Louise Sturgess, Executive Director
PHLF NewsCollege-bound high school students who live in Allegheny County, have a 3.25 grade point average or above, and care deeply about the Pittsburgh region may apply to Landmarks’ Scholarship Program.
The deadline is April 24. Click here to download an application.
https://phlf.org/education-department/scholarships/the-landmarks-scholarship/
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Building Pride and Character through City Tours
by Louise Sturgess, Executive Director
April 2, 2009
PHLF NewsBy April 30, eleven Pittsburgh Public Schools will have participated in Landmarks’ Building Pride/Building Character city tour, described by a teacher as “one of the best [field trips] ever.” The innovative educational program is sponsored through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and is funded through contributions Landmarks received in the fall of 2008 from six corporations: PNC Bank; Allegheny Technologies, Inc.; Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Company; ESB Bank; Bridges & Company, Inc.; and Hefren-Tillotson, Inc.
Third-grade students explore Pittsburgh on board Molly’s Trolleys, with Landmarks’ staff, docents, and college interns serving as tour guides. The day-long tour includes five stops: the City-County Building, Allegheny County Courthouse, Fort Pitt Museum, Fort Pitt Block House, and Duquesne Incline.
Students and teachers are full of praise for the program. One student wrote: “My favorite time was everything we did, and everything we saw.” A teacher wrote that “PHLF always provides the most valuable, well-organized, standards-related programs/trips to our students. We love working with them and plan to continue our partnership in the future. Thank you!”
PHLF will be renewing its application with the State for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program and encourages corporations to continue giving. If you are interested in donating to the EITC program, contact Louise Sturgess at PHLF: louise@phlf.org.
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Landmarks Creates Preservation Related Group on FaceBook
by Ronald C. Yochum, Chief Information Officer
April 2, 2009
PHLF News
FaceBook, a popular social networking web site, offers individuals and organizations opportunities to present news, events, and discussions. FaceBook is the largest social network, with over 175 million active users.In early March, staff members Anne E. Nelson, Michael Sriprasert, and David Farkas collaborated to create a presence on FaceBook that promotes Landmarks tours, events, and issues important to the Preservation Community.
Membership events that are planned will be announced though FaceBook as well as on our PHLF Tours & Events section of our web site.
