A. Vernon, based across the river in Homestead, was the architect of this church, built in 1907 for a Croatian parish.1 The steep lot required the architect to make some interesting adaptations, setting the building on a stone platform so that the basement is at ground level on the downhill side. For a while after the congregation left, the building was a restaurant and wine bar, but it was up for sale when old Pa Pitt visited. It is in good shape, and would make a good restaurant again, or a fine studio for some artist.
- Philadelphia Real Estate Record & Builders’ Guide, April 24, 1907: “At Rankin, Allegheny county, the Slavish Roman Catholic congregation will erect a church, to cost $30,000. Bids will be received after April 25th. A. Vernon, Eighth avenue, Homestead, Pa., is the architect.” ↩︎
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