Father Pitt

Why should the beautiful die?


The Back Streets of Coraopolis

800 Watson Street

Coraopolis is notable for the variety of styles in its houses. Many have been altered over the years, but the back streets are still very pleasant. A few weeks ago, old Pa Pitt took a long walk through Coraopolis on a slightly drizzly day.

1226 Ridge Avenue
924 Ridge Avenue
924 Ridge Avenue
1220 State Avenue

This seems to be the parsonage for the Methodist church next door.

Brackets on 1220 State Avenue
1200 Ridge Avenue
1130 Hiland Avenue

The siding has swallowed the original details in this house, but it is neatly kept, and the Georgian form of it still carries a load of dignity.

1130 Hiland Avenue
1122 Hiland Avenue

This is a sad thing to happen to any house, especially a fine Dutch colonial on a pleasant street like this. We hope insurance will cover putting the house back together; we place it here in the middle of the album so that it will be documented if it has to be demolished, but there are still plenty of cheerful pictures to follow.

1055 Vance Avenue
1054 Vance Avenue
1051 Vance Avenue
1037 Vance Avenue

A pair of brick-and-stucco houses that stand out for their unusual choice of material by Coraopolis standards.

1035 Vance Avenue
913 Ridge Avenue

The Colonial Revival comes to Coraopolis in an exceptionally tasteful small house.

911 Ridge Avenue

This center-hall house is remarkable, but not more remarkable than the trees in the front yard.

911 Ridge Avenue with tree
The other tree
911 Ridge Avenue
638 Watson Street
Dormer
638 Watson Street
510 Main Street
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