Father Pitt

Why should the beautiful die?


Marine Bank Building

Marine Bank

Built in 1890, this rich feast of stonework was designed by Frederick Osterling in his Richardsonian Romanesque phase.

Romanesque capital

The carved ornaments are by Achille Giammartini, including old Pa Pitt’s favorite gargoyle in the city.

Dragon gargoyle
Foliage ornament
Marine Bank Building
Fujifilm FinePix HS10.


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