Lower Hill Redevelopment Area Property Inventories, c. 1955-1960

A view of the second floor bathroom at 58 Chatham St with a sink, bathtub, mirror, and toilet.

Looking southwest toward 58 Chatham St. The Welsh Baptist Church can be seen on the left.

A view of the second floor kitchen at 58 Chatham St with a sink and rocking chair.

Looking west toward 58 Chatham St.

Looking northwest toward the Welsh Baptist Church, 60-62 Chatham St.

Looking west toward 64 Chatham St. A Westinghouse sign can be seen in the background.

Looking northeast toward the rear of 64 Chatham St. The Central YMCA can be seen on the right.

Looking southwest toward a parking lot. The Grant Building can be seen in the background.

Looking southwest toward 70 Chatham St.

Looking southwest toward 70 Chatham St. A sign for Edward C. Boyle for District Attorney can be seen on the side of the building.

A view of the first floor storeroom at 72 Chatham St with an adding machine, fan, telephone, shelves, and a chair.

A view of the second floor kitchen at 72 Chatham St with a sink and cabinets. A bathroom can be seen in the next room with a sink, bathtub, and monogram towels.

Looking southwest toward 72 Chatham St.

A view of the basement at 72 Chatham St with a furnace.

A view of the first floor kitchen at 72 Chatham St with a tricycle, sink, cabinets, washer, mirror, and radio.

A view of the second floor at 72 Chatham St with chairs, table, and television.

A view of the third floor at 72 Chatham St with a sink and mirror. Two people can be seen in the reflection of the mirror. A bathroom can be seen in the next room with a sink and bathtub. A box of Ivory Snow can be seen on the window sill in the bathroom.

A view of the third floor living room at 72 Chatham St with chairs, table, and a television.

A view of the basement at 701-703 Fifth Ave with wooden crates of Coca-Cola, Squirt, and Canada Dry bottles.

A view of the basement at 701-703 Fifth Ave with a water heater and fire extinguisher.

A view of the first floor barroom at 701-703 Fifth Ave with bottles on display behind the bar, boxes of Iron City and Duquesne beer, cash register, radio, television, jukebox, Crossword pinball machine, jukebox, and patrons next to the bar.

A view of the first floor kitchen at 701-703 Fifth Ave with a sink, stool, stove, and table.

Looking northeast toward Midtown Bar, 701-703 Fifth Ave at the corner of Fifth Ave and Chatham St. A painted sign for Jack's Bar Midtown Restaurant and a fire escape can be seen on the side of the building.

Looking northeast toward Midtown Bar, 701-703 Fifth Ave. A painted sign for "Jack's Bar Midtown Restaurant" and a fire escape can be seen on the side of the building. Signs for Schlitz, Duquesne, and Fort Pitt Beer can be seen in the front windows. A sign for West View Park can be seen on a utility pole on the corner.

A view of the second floor bedroom at 701-705 Fifth Ave with a dresser, table, chair, radio, bed, and clock.

Looking north toward 705 Fifth Ave. Painted signs in the top two floor windows read, "Cabinet Baths, Massage, Health, Treatments."

Looking north toward L. Lipsitz Cigar Co, 711 Fifth Ave. The L. Lipsitz Cigar Co sign advertises "Work Gloves, General Merchandise, Tobacco, Candy, Fountain, Fruits."

Looking north toward Paul Chernew Men's Wholesale Wear, 711 Fifth Ave. A sign in the front window reads "Wholesale to Everyone. Shirts, Ties, Socks, Jewelry, Belts, Underwear."

Looking north toward Philadelphia Yarn at 713 Fifth Ave. Merchandise can be seen on display and a sign for "Bernats Knitting Worsted" can be seen in the front window.

A view of the basement at 715 Fifth Ave with paint cans, Lapiduss Realty Co signs, filing cabinets, and boxes labeled records, check books, and rent.

Looking north toward the Lapiduss Building, 715 Fifth Ave. A sign in the front window reads, “On or About March 1st will Move to 1420 Fifth Ave.” A neon sign on the second floor window reads, “Max Lapiduss Realtor, General Insurance, Rent Collections, Property Management, Mortgages Secured.”

Looking north toward Lapiduss Realty Co, 715 Fifth Ave. The Lapiduss Realty Co occupied the second floor while B. L. Dickman who sold “Ladies Hosiery, Infants & Children's Wear” was located on the first floor.

A view of the second floor office at 715 Fifth Ave with a desk, chair, fan, and a pull-down Greater Pittsburgh map. Bookkeeper is written on the front glass.

Looking north toward Bernard Slaton Co toy store at 717 Fifth Ave. An advertisement for “Groucho Goggles” for 98 cents can be seen in the front window.

Looking north toward Bernard Slaton Co toy store at 719 Fifth Ave. A sign in the front window reads, "Moving 236-38 3rd Ave about Feb. 1st."

Looking north toward Tomandy's Cleaners - Tailors at 719 Fifth Ave.

Looking northeast toward George Lioon & Son at 721-723 Fifth Ave.

A view of the first floor storeroom at 727 Fifth Ave with merchandise on shelves and glass display cases. Two people can be seen in the room.

Looking northwest toward Sam Seltzer & Co, 727-729 Fifth Ave, at the corner of Fifth Ave and Chatham St. A painted sign for Sam Seltzer & Co can be seen on the side of the building. The Koppers Building and Bigelow Apartment Building can be seen on the right.

Looking toward the rear and side of Sam Seltzer & Co at 727-729 Fifth Ave. A fire escape can be seen on the rear of the building.

A view of the first floor storeroom at 729 Fifth Ave with shelves full of toys and other merchandise including film. Two people can be seen in the back of room.

Looking northwest toward the parking lot at 801-805 Webster Ave. The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse can be seen in the background.

Looking northwest toward the parking lot at 538-540 Seventh Ave. The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse and a sign reading, “Re-Elect John J. Kane and Harry W. Fowler County Commissioners” can be seen in the background.

Looking southwest toward the parking lot at 538-540 Seventh Ave. A billboard for "Gimbels" can be seen in the background.

A view of the first floor at 929-931 Bedford Ave with a tricycle and cabinet, looking into the kitchen.

Looking north toward 929-931 Bedford Ave. A large billboard for Champion Rug Cleaning can be seen on the side of the house.

Looking south toward the rear of 929-931 Bedford Ave. Laundry can be seen hanging on a line behind the house.

A view of the second floor bathroom at 929-931 Bedford Ave with a bathtub, sink, and toilet.

A view of the second floor bedroom at 929-931 Bedford Ave with a fireplace and bed. The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse can be seen through the windows.

Looking southwest toward 805 Washington Place. Three people can be seen in front of the building. The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse can be seen on the right.

A view of the basement at 805 Washington Place with a furnace and toilet.

A view of the first floor at 805 Washington Place with a refrigerator, chair, and Coca-Cola cooler.

Looking southwest toward Lebanon Confections at 805 Washington Place. A painted sign on the front window reads, "Confections, Soft Drinks, Working Gloves, Trouser & Overalls." The Gulf Tower and U.S. Post Office and Courthouse can be seen on the right.

A view of the second floor at 805 Washington Place with a couch, table, guitar, fireplace, shoes, and chandelier.

Looking northwest toward 935 Bedford Ave. Signs on the tree and garage read, “No Parking.”

Looking northwest toward John's at 937-939 Bedford Ave. A Budweiser sign hangs in the front window.

Looking northeast toward 549 Seventh Ave, which features a large advertisement for the election campaign of Allegheny County Commissioners John J. Kane and Harry W. Fowler. The building also features an advertisement for Wrigley's Spearmint Chewing Gum.

Looking northeast toward 551-553 Seventh Ave.

Looking north toward Bell Telephone at 555 Seventh Ave. A billboard for Sunoco can be seen on the side of the building.

Looking northeast toward Palaoro's parking lot from Webster Ave. Billboards for Sunoco Batteries, Four Roses, and Prestone Anti-Freeze can be seen on either side of the parking lot. The Pennsylvania Station can be seen in the background.

A view of the interior of the parking lot office at 567 Seventh Ave with a desk, radio, chair, Gulf Oil calendar, and a heater.

Looking north toward the parking lot at 901-913 Webster Ave. A billboard advertising “Sunshine Krispy Saltines” can be seen on the right.

Looking southeast toward 916 Bedford Ave at the corner of Bedford Ave and Hickory Way.

Looking southeast toward 918 Bedford Ave.

Looking southeast toward 922 Bedford Ave. A parking chair can be seen on the street in front of the building.

Looking southeast toward 924 Bedford Ave. A parking chair can be seen on the street in front of the building.

Looking southeast toward 924 Bedford Ave.

A view of the basement at 924 Bedford Ave with a cabinet, chairs, and a current on the side of the steps.

A view of the first floor at 924 Bedford Ave with a space heater.

Looking north toward 1 Gilmore Way.

Looking toward the rear of 926 Bedford Ave from the intersection of Hickory and Gilmore Way. People can be seen on the street, including a child with a bow. Two dogs can also be seen on the street.

Looking southeast toward 928 Bedford Ave. Two children can be seen on the sidewalk.

A view looking west toward a garage at 5 Gilmore Way. The Gulf Tower can be seen in the background.

Looking east toward 930 Bedford Ave.

Looking east toward 2 Gilmore Way at the intersection of Gilmore Way and Hickory Way. Two people can be seen sitting on the sidewalk.

Looking toward 4 Gilmore Way. The Bigelow Apartment Building can be seen on the right side of the image.

Looking toward 6 Gilmore Way.

Looking southeast toward 8 Gilmore Way.

Looking southwest toward Washington Confectionery, 62 Washington Place, on the corner of Gilmore Way and Washington Place. A Coca-Cola sign can be seen on the front of the building and a Pepsi-Cola sign can be seen on the front window. The William Penn Hotel can be seen in the background.

Looking northwest toward Marinos Café 66 Washington Place. A group of children can be seen in front of the store.

Looking southwest toward 68-70 Washington Place.

Looking northwest toward Coletta’s Café at 72 Washington Place. A sign for Fort Pitt Beer can be seen above the front door. The Alcoa Building and Henry W. Oliver Building can be seen on the left.

A view of the basement at 800-802 Webster Ave with a chair, desk, boxes of Willard batteries, and large pipes on the back wall.