Father Pitt

Why should the beautiful die?

Grotesques on the Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny West

Yawning head

The Western Theological Seminary (now West Hall of the Community College of Allegheny County) was built in 1914. It was designed by Thomas Hannah, but so far old Pa Pitt has not found the name of the sculptor who decorated the entrance with these delightful grotesques.

Tower of the Western Theological Seminary (now West Hall)
Yawning head face-on
Mr. It Figures
Mr. It Figures from the side
Salamander
Monkish head
Tortoise
Grotesque staring face
Foliage skull
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