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Why should the beautiful die?


St. James Terrace, Shadyside

St. James Terrace plaque

The Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation historic marker at the entrance tells us all Father Pitt knows about St. James Terrace: that it was built in 1915, and that the builder was John E. Born. Perhaps we will discover the architect one of these days.

St. James Terrace is an enclave within an enclave: it branches off the narrow dead-end St. James Place, but with no access for vehicles. Instead, the houses are arranged around a narrow but beautiful garden court, which looks very romantic in the snow.

St. James Terrace
St. James Terrace
Houses on the north side
Bare tree branch
St. James Terrace

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