September 17, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Entrance to the Allegheny Arsenal in Lawrenceville

The arsenal was decommissioned in 1926. Today, little evidence of the facility remains.

Look at the picturesEntrance to the Allegheny Arsenal in Lawrenceville

September 13, 2012 / Pittsburgh n'at

Uptown Renaissance in Pittsburgh

“This helicopter shot shows plenty of wide open spaces…”

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September 12, 2012 / Places and landmarks

The Nixon Theater

The Nixon Theater on Sixth Avenue was arguably the city’s most elegant theater.

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September 11, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Wabash Railroad Station and Building

Built at the intersection of Liberty Ave and Ferry St, currently known as Stanwix St, the building served as a station of the Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway.

Look at the picturesWabash Railroad Station and Building

September 11, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Demolition of the Wabash Building

“With roof off, the workmen swarmed in and out of offices. Using crowbars and sledge hammers they pried and smashed.”

Look at the picturesDemolition of the Wabash Building

Things that are gone

Entrance to the Allegheny Arsenal in Lawrenceville

Uptown Renaissance in Pittsburgh

The Nixon Theater

Wabash Railroad Station and Building

Demolition of the Wabash Building