Father Pitt

Why should the beautiful die?


Sholten Arms, Carrick

Sholten Arms

Father Pitt has not been able to find the architect of this fairy-tale palace, but it is in good shape. It was built for Frank Sholten, a local newsdealer who apparently wanted to expand into the landlording business, in 1928, and a Sun-Telly photographer captured the building still under construction.

“Carrick Fourth Ward in Home Building,” Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, May 27, 1928, part 4, p. 12.

The building has a near-twin in West Homestead, and some lucky day Father Pitt or one of his correspondents will find the name of the artist behind both of them. Meanwhile, we can appreciate the details, bathed in golden late-afternoon sun.

Entrance
Dormer
Diapered brickwork
Sholten Arms
Kodak EasyShare Max Z990.


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