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Silver Eye Center for Photography
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“Save this building because it's a Pittsburgh landmark. It has been here for more than 100 years. Do not waste the bricks.” —student quote
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- 1015 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- Date and Style
- Built in the 1880s, with a facade added in 1922
- —Victorian, with 1920s simplicity, geometry, and color
- The original building was erected during the time when Queen Victoria
ruled England (1837-1901), and a new brick front, or “facade,” was added
in 1922.
- Facade improvements funded through the Urban Redevelopment Authority's Streetface Program
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- Facts and Stories Worth Knowing
- Maps of 1870 and 1901 list the building owner as William Breitwieser, a German immigrant most likely, who might have operated a business on the ground-floor and lived with his family in the upper story.
- In 1916 the building was owned by a D. Rafalovitch, an immigrant from Eastern Europe most likely. He owned a men's furnishing store that might have sold hats, ties, collars, and socks.
- In 1981, a Woolworth's was located in the building. Woolworth's sold things like needles and thread, pots and pans, and toys.
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- The Silver Eye Center for Photography was created in 1985. The non-profit organization moved into the building in 1992. A gallery hall and offices fill the space, and a two-story deck has been added to the back of the building.
- A “privy,” or 19th-century outhouse, still stands outside in the courtyard.
- The main street entrance was renovated in 2005 to provide better visibility and accessibility. The new awning and banner sign calls attention to the Gallery and is a fine finishing touch.
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