PITTSBURGH: Winter Wonderland - Page 2

Evergrey · #21 Posted **Feb 16, 2007, 5:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by James Bond Agent 007

Ooo, so pretty in the snow.

I took the Starbucks photo with you in mind!

oliveurban · #22 Posted **Feb 16, 2007, 9:51 AM**

Beautiful pics. Love that snow.

Inkdaub · #23 Posted **Feb 16, 2007, 12:12 PM**

There was a shop in Shadyside, I think in Shadyside, that had the skinsuit from Silence of the Lambs on display. I think it was a leather working shop that helped make the suit for the movie.

Anyway, great pics.

Evergrey · #24 Posted **Feb 16, 2007, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by wanderer34

Love the city in snow, but hate the BRT in that city, as it's totally dysfunctional and the only thing I hate about PGH, but otherwise, great pics!!!

Dysfunctional? The East Busway is very successful. I, along with most urbanists, would prefer a LRT... which would represent a permenant investment in mass transit infrastructure... but the East Busway works pretty well as it is now... and the Eastside retail development in East Liberty is being built along one of its major stops. The West Busway, however, is not successful due to intra-regional political conflict.

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Originally Posted by StrikeTheCore

Nice work!

I saw you taking that picture of the church on the corner of Amberson and Westminster yesterday when I was walking home. Had I know you were from SSP I would have stopped and had a chat. Also I had valentine's day dinner at the elbow room last night, it's always weird seeing these familiar places online...

Hey, small world! Make sure to stop me next time you see me walking around!

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Originally Posted by ColDayMan

That church is quite nice.

Uhh... which one? There's 6 churches in this thread.

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Originally Posted by Tombstoner

I used to hang at the Elbow Room...haven't seen it in 15 years; thanks for the trip down memory lane. It looks like Ellsworth Ave. has gotten a bit more upscale--it was an outpost of funkiness when I was there.

Thanks for the reminiscings. I never saw Ellsworth 15 years ago... but it's still pretty funky... especially compared to Walnut. It has a lot of independently-owned clothing boutiques.

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Originally Posted by giovanni sasso

ha ha, he wasn't!

nice pictures evergrey. i don't recall ever being in the burgh for a snowfall, but i'm certain it would be a blast. that civil union banner on the church was unexpected, too.

It's a fantastic city for sledding.

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Originally Posted by Ex-Ithacan

What a classy looking hood. And the snow adds to the ambiance (sp?). How much for an apartment in one of those old brick 3/4 story apartment buildings? You know, if this marriage/family thing doesn't work out for me. Great set Eg, thanks for the walk.

When I was apartment hunting... most 1BR's in those types of Shadyside apt. buildings were around 600-700 a month.

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Originally Posted by EventHorizon

great pictures! very nice neighborhood. I hope those people find their cat.

Me too! This isn't very nice weather for a lost cat.

Ex-Ithacan · #25 Posted **Feb 16, 2007, 5:56 PM**

^Beautiful hood and reasonable rents, I'm packing the car right now.

KevinFromTexas · #26 Posted **Feb 16, 2007, 6:15 PM**

Beautiful. Great looking neighborhood. The snow is so pretty.

And what church is this? I love that design. Awesome!

Evergrey · #27 Posted **Feb 16, 2007, 6:32 PM**

That is the East Liberty Presbyterian Church, completed in 1935 with donations from the Mellon family.

ColDayMan · #28 Posted **Feb 16, 2007, 8:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Evergrey

Dysfunctional? The East Busway is very successful. I, along with most urbanists, would prefer a LRT... which would represent a permenant investment in mass transit infrastructure... but the East Busway works pretty well as it is now... and the Eastside retail development in East Liberty is being built along one of its major stops. The West Busway, however, is not successful due to intra-regional political conflict.

Hey, small world! Make sure to stop me next time you see me walking around!

Uhh... which one? There's 6 churches in this thread.

Thanks for the reminiscings. I never saw Ellsworth 15 years ago... but it's still pretty funky... especially compared to Walnut. It has a lot of independently-owned clothing boutiques.

It's a fantastic city for sledding.

When I was apartment hunting... most 1BR's in those types of Shadyside apt. buildings were around 600-700 a month.

Me too! This isn't very nice weather for a lost cat.

The one pointed out by RamsayHank. The rest of the churches are utter trash.

themaguffin · #29 Posted **Feb 16, 2007, 9:15 PM**

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Thanks for the reminiscings. I never saw Ellsworth 15 years ago... but it's still pretty funky... especially compared to Walnut. It has a lot of independently-owned clothing boutiques.

Walnut used to be more independent, but as it became a destination... higher rents... and hello chains... so Ellsworth became Walnut, but to a lesser extent.

Evergrey · #30 Posted **Feb 16, 2007, 9:47 PM**

btw RamsayHank... I just walked past the Bellefield Presbyterian today... can't believe I mixed those two up!

Dr Nevergold · #31 Posted **Feb 17, 2007, 1:37 AM**

awesome, too bad i didn't find a job last summer. i could have enjoyed the scenery

Wooster · #32 Posted **Feb 17, 2007, 1:59 AM**

Some very nice areas. Really want to visit Pittsburgh.

Wheelingman04 · #33 Posted **Feb 17, 2007, 6:20 AM**

Pittsburgh is an urban wonderland. I never get sick of it. It really looks nice in the snow too. I love these neighborhood tours. The only thing that really sucked is that the ice storm (freezing rain for 6 hours) caused the whole 25 mile long light rail and subway system to be shut down. It was hell for commuters. The ice buildup on the wires was amazing. Luckily ice storms aren't very frequent in Pittsburgh.