Pittsburgh--Springtime in Shadyside

[dfwtiger]

So many similarities between Birmingham and Pittsburgh. Man...it is just a matter of time before they are both rediscovered.

[PhillyRising]

Originally Posted by Evergrey

nice job, dude! strangely, the mansions of western Shadyside are often ignored in photo threads

Aren't they all along Fifth Avenue and it was called 'Millionaires Row" because that was where all the wealthy industrialists lived years ago?

[Evergrey]

Originally Posted by PhillyRising

Aren't they all along Fifth Avenue and it was called 'Millionaires Row" because that was where all the wealthy industrialists lived years ago?

not all... only a few remaining mansions are on "Millionaire's Row"... as many have been replaced by hideous mid-century apartment buildings... most of the mansions are in western Shadyside bounded by 5th, Neville, Ellsworth and Walnut

[ainulindale]

Originally Posted by PhillyRising

Aren't they all along Fifth Avenue and it was called 'Millionaires Row" because that was where all the wealthy industrialists lived years ago?

The Allegheny West neighborhood was also known as "Millionaires Row" at one point.

[Evergrey]

Originally Posted by ainulindale

The Allegheny West neighborhood was also known as "Millionaires Row" at one point.

That was Allegheny City's "Millionaire's Row".

And unfortunately, most of the Ridge Ave. mansions were obliterated as well... with a few hanging on as community college accessories.

[ainulindale]

Originally Posted by Evergrey

That was Allegheny City's "Millionaire's Row".

And unfortunately, most of the Ridge Ave. mansions were obliterated as well... with a few hanging on as community college accessories.

How could the city let all that historic architecture slip away? So many of the rows on the Northside were bulldozed as well.

[Evergrey]

Originally Posted by ainulindale

How could the city let all that historic architecture slip away? So many of the rows on the Northside were bulldozed as well.

because at the time they were demolished... they weren't "historic" yet... they were just "old"

[JackStraw]

Originally Posted by ainulindale

How could the city let all that historic architecture slip away? So many of the rows on the Northside were bulldozed as well.

I feel that it is a damn shame too ainulindale. However, still be thankful that we have many rows still saved, and that are considered national historic neighborhoods and will be saved forever. Once they are considerd national historic areas, they are not just saved but preserved. Every city has demolished buildings they all now wished they saved. Its not just Pittsburgh.

[ainulindale]

Originally Posted by JackStraw

I feel that it is a damn shame too ainulindale. However, still be thankful that we have many rows still saved, and that are considered national historic neighborhoods and will be saved forever. Once they are considerd national historic areas, they are not just saved but preserved. Every city has demolished buildings they all now wished they saved. Its not just Pittsburgh.

It is a damn shame, but I am very pleased we saved the gems we have today. I believe the Crawfords-Roberts neighborhood, though small, had a density of nearly 70,000 ppl/ sq. mi. I can only imagine what the structure density would've looked like. Oh, well....Go Pens!

[BUFFALOVE!!]

those homes are beautiful this reminds me of the elmwood village in buffalo