Preservation Pittsburgh is dedicated to education and advocacy surrounding Pittsburgh’s history and architecture. Our work often centers around landmarking sites, buildings, and structures to become officially designated at the local and national level.
As the complementary public engagement and education component related to our work,
we are launching a series of talks, free of charge. Given that inherent in the landmarking process is collaboration and public outreach, our talks will reflect some of our partnerships.
The virtual program will run approximately one hour, with time for questions via the Zoom “chat” feature. The actual talk will run approximately 40 minutes.
We believe the virtual format will allow people to engage and learn from home. For those who no longer live in Pittsburgh, we hope the series will help to bring Pittsburgh closer to you!
Cost: Free, though registration required via Eventbrite in order to receive Zoom link
We will record these lectures and they will be broadcast via Facebook Live as well.
2021 Third Thursday Schedule (and others will be announced later)
February 18, 2021
Bishop Benjamin Tucker Tanner & Family - Matthew Falcone, President of Preservation Pittsburgh, will talk regarding the possibility of applying for a historic marker for Bishop Tanner (1835-1923). With roots in Pittsburgh, Tanner was a leading clergyman, author, and was editor from 1868-1884 of The Christian Recorder, the largest Black-owned newspaper in the country at the time. Tanner and his wife Sarah had four children, including Henry Ossawa Tanner, who was the first Black painter to gain international acclaim, as well as Halle Tanner Dillon Johnson, one of the first Black women physicians.
March 18, 2021
Pauline Hanauer Rosenberg & Her House - Matthew Falcone, President of Preservation Pittsburgh, to talk about the life and legacy of Pauline Rosenberg (1863-1940) and her Deutschtown home. Rosenberg founded the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), its Pittsburgh section, and other Pennsylvania sections while she was living in the house. She advocated for progressive causes related to education, immigration, women’s rights, and children. Landmarked in 2020, Rosenberg’s former home is now the second city designated historic landmark that recognizes women’s and Jewish history.
Presented in collaboration with the NCJW, Pittsburgh Section
April 15, 2021
Herron Hill Pumping Station – Jeff Slack, AICP, Principal of Time & Place Preservation Services, is an accomplished planner and historical researcher who has led preservation projects in the Pittsburgh area for the past fifteen years. His work includes documenting the significance of little-known architect William S. Fraser and his design of the Herron Hill Pumping Station in Oakland. Learn more about one of Pittsburgh’s newest landmarks and Pittsburgh’s oldest working water infrastructure.
