We have submitted a nomination proposing that the former Mellon Bank/Citizens Bank branch in East Liberty (1969-70 Modernist design) be designated as a historic landmark in the City of Pittsburgh.
As of June 5, 2021, the nomination has been reviewed and recommended for approval/passing by the Historic Review Commission and the Planning Commission.
On Tuesday July 13 at 1:30pm City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the former Mellon Bank branch and the nomination for its designation as a historic landmark in the City of Pittsburgh. After hearing public testimony and perspectives, they will vote at a subsequent Council meeting.
Voicing your support in favor of the preservation the building will make a difference.
Your letters and comments of support to date have been provided to City Council.
ACTION: BY Tuesday July 13 at 11am
Register to make comments during virtual public hearing (remarks limited to 3 minutes per person).
COMMENT DURING JULY 13, 1:30PM VIRTUAL ZOOM PUBLIC HEARING:
By/before 11AM Tuesday July 13th
Register to speak via ONLINE FORM (click and scroll down to “Speaker Signup” and choose 7/13 Bill 2021-1612 Historic Designation…)
or CALL the City Clerk's office at (412) 255-2138 and ask to register for July 13, 1:30pm.
Meeting login credentials will be emailed prior to the start of the hearing.
Suggestions for comments:
I support the nomination of the former Mellon Bank branch in East Liberty at 6112 Penn Avenue as a City of Pittsburgh Historic Landmark.
The building is an important piece of Modernist architecture in Pittsburgh because....
The structure has a significant visual presence in East Liberty and enhances the unique character of the neighborhood because....
This structure is meaningful to me as a citizen of Pittsburgh because....
I’m concerned with the additional traffic that proposed new drive-throughs and parking areas/curb-cuts will present along Penn and Centre Avenues…
INFO:
Presentation on the design and context HERERead the Nomination HERE
Thank you!
Pittsburgh Modern Committee of Preservation Pittsburgh
Chair, Brittany Reilly