It is now apartments, of course; the Polish Falcons have moved to more modest quarters just a few blocks away. A historical marker in front of the building recalls the visit of Paderewski, in his role as one of the founders of modern Poland (though he was probably in town to play at Carnegie Music Hall), to recruit for a Polish army to fight in the First World War and win independence for his long-oppressed country. A falcon still flies from the upper façade.
Addendum: This was built as the First Methodist Episcopal Church of East Birmingham some time before the South Side was taken into Pittsburgh in 1872. It is possible that the architect was Charles F. Bartberger.
