Category Archive: Planned Giving
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Heathside Cottage For Sale, 416 Catoma St., Fineview (SOLD)
Offered by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks FoundationSOLD
Judith Harvey, a member of Landmarks and the librarian of the Frank B. Fairbanks Rail-Related Archive, has donated her remaining life interest in Heathside Cottage to the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation.
Built in the mid-nineteenth century by bridge engineer James Andrews in what is now the Fineview Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, the early Victorian brick cottage located at 416 Catoma Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is protected by a Landmarks preservation easement. Heathside Cottage is a model of Early Victorian design, with delicate bargeboard, a steeply-pitched roof, and diamond-paned sash windows, and has been renovated for modern living. It’s adjacent to an urban garden, looks out over the City, and is less than ten-minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.
“Judith spent 15 years restoring this historic treasure,” said Landarks President Arthur Ziegler. “Now we will do our best to find an owner who shares her enthusiasm for the uniqueness of this property.”
Persons interested in learning more about purchasing Heathside Cottage should contact Jack Miller at 412-471-5808, ext. 538 or jack@phlf.org
Proceeds from the sale of the property will endow Heathside Cottage’s preservation easement and support Landmarks’ mission.
Amenities / Points of Interest
- Completely remodeled interior that includes a home security system.
- Whole-house central air conditioning and three fireplaces.
- Detached one-car garage and a bus stop at the front door.
- Includes adjoining lot with an urban garden.
- Less than ten-minutes from downtown: save gas on your commute.
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and featured on WQED’s North Side Story.
- Exceptional View of Downtown Pittsburgh, and less than a block from a city overlook. .
- May be eligible for URA first-time home buyer low interest loan program
Published & Honors
Heathside Cottage In Print
- Heathside Cottage’s mystery adds to its appeal (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
- Heathside Cottage: One Woman’s Legacy to Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
- Pittsburgh’s Landmark Architecture
By Walter C. Kidney- “This kind of outright Gothic Revival is rare in Allegheny County today, and its quite rare to find it with its vergeboard and other sawn-out wooden trim still present and diamond-paned sash still in the windows. This is an EarlyVictorian design in spirit rather than a Mid-Victorian one, emphasizing delicacy rather than dignified massiveness, and is very much a borrowing from English Romanticism. The very word “heath” –an open area with wild shrubbery–is English, not American. it suggest the Romantic seclusion this house originally had, looking southward over the growing City of Allegheny from a vantage point 400 feet up”.
Honors
- Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Historic Landmark Plaque
- WQED’s North Side Story Video
- National Register of Historic Places, I.D.#: 74001740, Certification Date: 12/30/1974
Downloadable Fact Sheets
- Printable Form
- Exterior Photos
- First Floor Photos
- Second Floor Photos & Garage
- Video Snippet of View of City from Fineview
Photos and more information below.
Detailed Description
Property Name :
Heathside Cottage Address:
416 Catoma Street at Myler Street (Google Street View) City, State, Zip Code:
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Sale Price:
$169,900
Architectural Style:
Gothic Revival, Early Victorian Year
Built :c. 1855 Property Type:
Residential, Single Family Lot Size:
6,863 sq. ft. (double lot) Stories:
2 HVAC :
Central Air & Heating Water:
Public Sewage:
Public Parkling:
Off Street, Detached Garage School District:
Pittsburgh Contact Information
Company:
Jack Miller Phone No.:
412-471-5808, ext.. 538,
FAX: 1-412-471-1633Email:
Jack Miller: jack@phlf.org
Exterior Views
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Interior Views
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Easement Policy Revised
Landmarks recently revised its Easement Policy in accordance with the Land Trust Alliance’s Standards and Practices, as recommended by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Standards and Practices are “ethical and technical guidelines for the responsible operation of a land trust.”
Landmarks holds easements on a variety of historic properties throughout western Pennsylvania including single family homes in the Mexican War Streets, historic farms in Greene and Washington County, the Heinz Lofts, Armstrong Cork and the recently restored Bedford Springs Resort to name a few.
Preservation easements are recorded land use agreements in which a property owner voluntarily places restrictions on the building and/or land that maintain the historic or architectural significance of the property. Preservation easements, therefore, are an important historic preservation tool because they preserve historic buildings in perpetuity. Donors of preservation easements may also qualify for a federal charitable contribution deduction.
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Pirates vs. Yankees Tickets still Available
By Jack Miller
To commemorate the 1960 world series and honor its special members, Landmarks is hosting a major gala at the Pirates Yankees baseball game at PNC Park on Wednesday, June 25th where former Pirate great Bill Virdon will be honored for his defense of the Forbes Field wall.
Tickets are $150 each ($125 for Landmarks members) and include dinner, a game ticket, the chance to meet World Series hero Bill Virdon and hear Landmarks President Arthur Ziegler’s “state of local preservation update,” as well as hear a state of the economy update by our event sponsor, Morgan Stanley’s North Bay Group of Great Neck, NY. A special bus tour of Landmarks preservation projects will also be part of the package on a first-come, first served basis.
Since there are only a limited number of tickets and the Pirates – Yankees series is a sell-out, please contact Jack Miller at 412-471-5808, ext. 538 or jack@phlf.org as soon as possible to reserve your place or for more information. Proceeds from the event will support Landmarks preservation efforts.
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Charitable Gift Annuity Rates to drop July 1…Last chance to lock in on higher returns while helping Landmarks
Landmarks is sending this notice because we recently received word that those rates will decrease July 1, which means that the payment to you on any annuity after that date will be lower than on an annuity taken out now.
Charitable gift annuities are a wonderful way to enhance your retirement income and help Landmarks preserve the places that make Pittsburgh home! A charitable gift annuity is an arrangement where, in exchange for an irrevocable gift of money or property, the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation will pay you (or you and a spouse) fixed payments for life-no matter what happens to the economy. On the death of the last income beneficiary, the remainder is paid to Landmarks to support our preservation mission. The amount of annual annuity income you receive is determined by the number of income beneficiares (just you or you and a spouse) the age or age of the income beneficiaries, the size of the gift and interest rates set by the American Council on Gift Annuities.
For most charitable gift annuities, a substantial portion of the payment is free of tax during the period of your life expectancy and you would be entitled to a charitable deduction, subject to certain conditions, in the year of the gift.
How can I get more information about a charitable gift annuity?
To learn more about your specific situation, contact Jack Miller at jack@phlf.org or 412-471-5808, ext. 538 or use the gift calculator on our web site at http://plannedgifts.phlf.org/design.php to see how you and Landmarks can benefit from you charitable gift annuity. Remember, time is of the essence to lock in the pre-July 1 rates.
NOTE: Any U.S. federal tax references contained herein are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. Landmarks does not provide legal or tax advice. You should always consult your personal legal or tax advisors when considering any planned gift. A copy of the official registration of Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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Natrona Bank Building Purchased
Landmarks has obtained a charitable bargain sale gift of the Natrona Heights Bank Building for the Natrona Comes Together Association (NCTA) from North Carolina resident Terry Wien.
The century-old building is the focal point of a restoration project being underwritten through the efforts of State Senator Jim Ferlo and is being carried out by NCTA and PHLF.
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Allegheny County Designates PHLF to Spearhead Main Street’s Program
Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato announced at a press conference in Swissvale yesterday the initiation of a large-scale Allegheny County Main Streets program. Four pilot communities will be involved: Swissvale, Elizabeth, Tarentum, and Stowe. Landmarks has been designated to operate the program in conjunction with the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development.
Landmarks has selected Town Center Associates of Beaver County to serve as sub-consultant with responsibility for communications with local officials and property and business owners, development of a website and a newsletter, and conduct demographic research.
Landmarks will analyze the historic buildings, prepare recommendations for restoration, develop a real estate strategy for improving retail offerings, conduct market research, assist the County with major facade grant and low-interest loan programs, all designed to help revitalize these Main Street communities.
Funding is coming from Allegheny County and private foundations in Pittsburgh.
Landmarks will field a team of staff members with a variety of experience that will be useful for a comprehensive program, including market research, real estate financial analyses, design, graphics, planned giving, construction and real estate development.
Work begins immediately.
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The Granite Building To House Luxury Condominiums
Built in 1889–90 as the German National Bank and now a contributing structure in the Pittsburgh Central Downtown National Register Historic District, The Granite Building provided German immigrants to the Pittsburgh area with a place where they could transact their banking in their native language.
Designed by Bickel & Brennan, the “Richardsonian Romanesque” granite building imitates the style of the Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail, designed by H. H. Richardson in 1884, just a few blocks away. Charles Bickel was a prominent Pittsburgh architect who designed several notable buildings downtown, among them Kaufmann’s department store.
After more than a century as an office building, Landmarks board member Holly Brubach is renovating The Granite Building as luxury condominiums and making the building available for a September 26th Heritage Society tour and reception.
Among the many downtown candidates for residential conversion, The Granite Building is considered ideal for its spaciousness and ample light. With only one 2,750-squarefoot unit per floor, The Granite Building provides the comfort and privacy of a single-family home in the heart of the city and represents another example of how historic buildings can stimulate economic development.
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Anne Nelson Joins our Team
Anne Nelson has joined the staff of the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation as Program Associate where her responsibilities include assisting with general preservation programs as well as providing assistance on projects where a legal background is required, such as planned giving.
For the past two years, Anne interned at Landmarks and in 2006 was one of only three persons nationally to receive a summer legal internship at the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington DC.
Anne recently completed her juris doctorate at Duquesne University School of Law, where she was a member of the Public Interest Law Association and the recipient of the University’s Pro Bono Award. In 2004, she earned a B.A. in history at Boston College, where she was also a four-year member of the varsity rowing team and captain in her senior year.
