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

Looking northeast toward 7 Fernando St. A child can be seen in the foreground.

Looking northeast toward 19 Fernando St. A child can be seen on the sidewalk in the foreground.

Looking southeast toward 23-25 Fernando St.

Looking toward the rear of 23-25 Fernando St from Yuba Way. Laundry can be seen hanging from a line in adjacent property on the right and a fire escape can be seen on the rear of the adjacent property on the left.

Looking southeast toward Steiner Manufacturing Company at 530 Fernando St. A painted sign for “Steiner Building” and “Steiner Manufacturing Company” can be seen on the building. St. Peters Church can be seen in the background on Fernando St, along with buildings on the hill in the background on the site of the present day Duquesne University.

Looking toward the rear and side of 94 Washington Place. A person can be in the doorway on the side of the building facing McCooks Way.

Looking toward the rear of 94 Washington Place from McCooks Way. Laundry can be seen hanging from a line over McCooks Way on the left.

Looking southwest toward the side of 94 Washington Place at the corner of Washington Place and McCooks Way.

Looking southwest toward 96 Washington Place.

Looking toward the rear of 96 Washington Place from Yuba Way. A person can be seen in the doorway of the adjacent property on the right.

Looking toward the rear of 98 Washington Place from Yuba Way. A person can be seen standing in the doorway of the property and laundry can be seen hanging over Yuba Way.

A view of the first floor kitchen at 100 Washington Place with a sink, mop, and the front page of a Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph on the floor. A bathroom can be seen in the next room.

A view of the first floor storeroom at 100 Washington Place with boxes of Cheerios, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, Kraft Dinner, and Brillo on display. A cooler on the left contains a meats, lard, and eggs. A rack of Holsum Enriched Bread and buns can be seen in the foreground next to a bubble gum machine.

Looking southwest toward Ralph Sacco Italian & American Grocery at 100 Washington Place. Two people can be seen in the front of the store and another person can be seen in the doorway. A Braun’s thermometer can be seen next to the front door and advertisements for L&M and Lucky Strike cigarettes and Salada Tea can be seen in the front windows.

Looking southwest toward Ralph Sacco Italian & American Grocery at 100 Washington Place. Merchandise can be seen on display in the front window, including oatmeal.

Looking toward the side and rear of 100 Washington Place from Yuba Way.

Looking southwest toward 102 Washington Place. Two children can be seen on the sidewalk on the left and a person can be seen standing in the doorway of Ralph Sacco Italian & American Grocery on the right.

Looking northwest toward 104 Washington Place. A sign in the first floor window of the adjacent building on the left reads, “Room for Rent.” A “No Parking At Any Time” sign can be seen on the telephone on the right.

Looking toward the rear of 104 Washington Place from Yuba Way. A “No Parking In This Street” sign can be seen on a telephone pole on Yuba Way. Laundry can be seen hanging over Yuba Way on the left.

Looking northwest toward 106 Washington Place. A “Room for Rent” sign can be seen in the first floor window.

Looking south toward Louis L. Barr Dealer at 108 Washington Place. The Catholic Lyceum can be seen on the left.

Looking southwest toward K & K Distributing Co at 112 Washington Place. Signs in the front windows read, "Home to Home Service, Man in Brown, K & K Distributing Advertising Distributors." The rear of St. Peter's Church can be seen in the background.

Looking southwest toward 124 Washington Place. St. Peters Church can be seen in the background. A child can be seen walking on the left.

Looking southwest toward 126 Washington Place. A sign next to the front door reads, "Room for Rent."

Looking southwest toward 128 Washington Place.

Looking south toward 132 Washington Place. A person can be seen standing on the front steps. Buildings facing Fifth Ave can be seen on the left.

Looking south toward 136 Washington Place. Buildings facing Fifth Ave can be seen on the left.

Looking south toward 138 Washington Place. A group of children can be seen on the left. The side and rear of the Washington Trust Building can be seen on the left.

Looking north toward 51-59 Fernando St at the corner of Fernando St and Fifth Ave. A sign on the adjacent building reads, "Pittsburgh Free Dispensary." Businesses seen on the right, include "Eastern Dry Goods Co," "Sol. Wolkovitz," "Eli Goldenson Furrier," and "Morry Gross the Florist." A "One Way" sign can be seen on Fernando St.

Looking north toward S. Yanks Co Wholesale Sporting Goods at 901 Fifth Ave. Signs on the side of the building reads, “Yanks Co. Baseball, Football, Softball, Basketball Complete Outfits and Equipment We Specialize in Lettering & Sport Uniforms Special Prices” and “Gross The Florist.” Merchandise can be seen on display in the front windows. Potted plants can be seen in the second floor windows. A One Way sign, referring to Fernando St, can be seen on a pole on the corner of Fernando St and Fifth Ave.  

Looking northwest toward Robert E. Comins Inc at 907 Fifth Ave. People can be seen walking along Fifth Ave in the foreground.

Looking northwest toward Glickman Supply Co at 909 Fifth Ave. A painted sign for Simon and Maryn Wholesale Distributors can be seen on the side of the building. A “Slow School” sign can be seen on a pole in front of the building.

Looking northwest toward American Cap Co at 911 Fifth Ave. Merchandise can be seen on display in the front window and a person can be seen walking in front of the building.

Looking north toward Feldman Bros Co at 915 Fifth Ave. People can be seen walking in front of the building and a sign on the front of the building reads, "Sporting Goods."

Looking north toward Wolk Bros Co Wholesale Mens, Boys Wear at 917 Fifth Ave. Merchandise can be seen on display in the front windows and a person can be seen standing in the front doorway. An emergency call box can be seen on the right.

Looking north toward Broadway Dry Goods Co at 923 Fifth Ave. A painted sign on the side of the building reads, “New Home of Broadway Dry Goods Co Wholesale Distributors, Cannon & Mohawk, Cotton Goods, Linen Sheets, Blankets & Curtains.” Cars on Hooper St (today Chatham Square) can be seen in the reflection of the front window. Merchandise can be seen on display in the front windows. A painted sign for Washington Trust Co can be seen on the adjacent building on the right.

Looking northeast toward 39-43 Washington Place. Bustrick Way can be seen on the right.

Looking down Bustrick Way toward the side and rear of 39-43 Washington Place. The Koppers Building, Gulf Tower, and U.S. Post Office and Courthouse can be seen in the background. A fire escape can be seen on the building facing Bustrick Way.

Looking northeast toward 1021 Bustrick Way.

A view of the first floor rear at 1025 Bustrick Way with a sink, dishes, stove, and Maxwell House coffee. The Pennsylvania Station can be seen through the window.

A view of the second floor rear of 1027 Bustrick Way. The Pennsylvania Station can be seen through the window.

Looking toward the front of 1021-1027 Bustrick Way. The Gulf Tower and the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse can be seen in the background.

Looking northeast toward the front and side of 1021-1027 Bustrick Way, front and side. The Pennsylvania Station can be seen in the background.

Looking toward the side and rear of 1021-1027 Bustrick Way.

Looking west toward 1037 Bustrick Way. The Gulf Tower can be seen in the background.

Looking northwest toward 1043-1045 Bustrick Way. A cat can be seen on the street in the foreground and a sign reading, “Parking 35c All Day."

Looking northwest toward 1043-1045 Bustrick Way. A sign on the building reads, "Parking All Day 45c."

A view of the first floor garage at 1043-1045 Bustrick Way with cars parked inside.

Looking southwest toward the rear and side of 1043-1045 Bustrick Way. The Koppers Building, Bigelow Blvd, and U.S. Post Office and Courthouse can be seen in the background.

A view of the second floor at 1043-1045 Bustrick Way with a chair, space heater, stove, shoes, bed, and instrument cases.

Looking northwest toward 1007 Bedford Ave.

Looking northwest toward 1011-1019 Bedford Ave. The Pennsylvania Station and Fort Pitt Hotel can be seen in the background. Advertisements for the Kleber Trunks, Penn-Sheraton Hotel, and Hit Parade cigarettes can be seen on the right.

Looking toward the rear of 1011-1019 Bedford Ave from Bustrick Way.

Looking toward the rear of 25 Bedford Ave from Bustrick Way. People can be seen looking out of the adjacent buildings on the left.

Looking northwest toward 1021 Bedford Ave. The Gulf Tower and U.S. Post Office and Courthouse can be seen in the background. A Barsotti’s Fine Bread truck can be seen on the street in front of the building.

A view of the basement at 1038 Bustrick Way. A flight of stairs can be seen leading down from the first floor on the left.

A view of the second floor at 1040 Bustrick Way with a pile of Sterno Canned Heat cans on the floor.

Looking southwest toward the front and side of 1038-1040 Bustrick Way.

Looking toward the rear of 1038-1040 Bustrick Way. A fire escape can be seen on the building.

A view of the third floor front with a clock, stack of newspapers, calendar, shoes, and a bed.

Looking northwest toward 1109-1111 Bedford Ave. A For Rent sign can be seen on the front of the building. A person can be seen walking down the sidewalk on the right. The Gulf Tower can be seen on the left.

Looking toward the rear of 1109-1111 Bedford Ave from Bustrick Way.

Looking northwest toward 1109-1111 Bedford Ave.

A view of the basement at Universal Ancient Ethiopian Spiritual Church at 1113 Bedford Ave. A staircase can be seen on the right and a bathroom can be seen in the adjacent room.

A view of the basement bathroom at Universal Ancient Ethiopian Spiritual Church at 1113 Bedford Ave with a bathtub and toilet.

Looking toward the rear of Universal Ancient Ethiopian Spiritual Church at 1113 Bedford Ave. Stained glass windows can be seen on the rear of the building.

A view of the rear of the sanctuary at Universal Ancient Ethiopian Spiritual Church at 1113 Bedford Ave with pews, pulpit, and stained glass windows.

A view of the side of the sanctuary at Universal Ancient Ethiopian Spiritual Church at 1113 Bedford Ave with pews and stained glass windows.

Looking northwest toward Universal Ancient Ethiopian Spiritual Church at 1113 Bedford Ave at the corner of Bedford Ave and Elm St. The Gulf Tower can be seen in the background.

Looking northwest toward Universal Ancient Ethiopian Spiritual Church at 1113 Bedford Ave at the corner of Bedford Ave and Elm St. The Gulf Tower can be seen in the background.

Looking northeast toward 53 Washington Place.

Looking east toward Mike's Blue Note at 55 Washington Place. Advertisements for Pepsi-Cola Mason’s Root Beer, Sundaes, and Milk Shakes can be seen on the front of the building. An emergency call box can be seen in the front of the building.

Looking southeast toward a pool room at 57 Washington Place. An advertisement for Coca-Cola can be seen on the front of the building.

Looking southeast toward 59 Washington Place at the corner of Washington Place and Gilmore Way.

Looking southeast toward Joe's Place at 1004 Bedford Ave. An advertisement for Pepsi-Cola can be seen above the front door.

Looking toward the rear of 1006 Bedford Ave from Gilmore Way. The Koppers Building and Gulf Tower can be seen in the background.

Looking southeast toward 1102 Bedford Ave.

Looking southeast toward 1104 Bedford Ave. A person can be seen standing in the doorway of the building.

Looking southeast toward 1106 Bedford Ave.

Looking southeast toward 1108 Bedford Ave. A person can be seen walking down the sidewalk in front of the building.

Looking southeast toward 1112 Bedford Ave.

Looking south toward 1114 Bedford Ave at the corner of Bedford Ave and Elm St. People can be seen on the side of the building.

Looking north toward 1101 Gilmore Way. Children can be seen on the front steps of the building.

Looking north toward 1103 Gilmore Way. A child can be seen on the front steps of the building and laundry can be seen hanging over the street.