Father Pitt

Why should the beautiful die?


A Second-Empire House in Swissvale

1830 Monroe Street

It’s a little hard to date this house from its appearance; it seems to be a late example of the Second Empire style. The corner was probably a small storefront or professional office.

Front door with leaded glass

The house has been going through some considerable renovation, but so far the exceptionally fine front door with leaded glass all around has been left intact. We hope it can be restored and not replaced.

Porch

The porch may also pose some problems; the columns and the brick pillars that support them need work, and it may be cheaper to replace them. We hope they can stay.

1830 Monroe Street
Fujifilm FinePx HS20EXR; Sony Alpha 3000.


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