As was previously stated, an interpreter/translator at the U.N. who was born and raised in Pittsburgh inherited the former Saint Wenceslaus Parish, near the Heinz Complex. That complex is now called the Heinz Lofts. The goal is to convert St. Wenceslaus' into some type of concert hall or convention center or similar.
Co-investors ... aka business partners ... are needed ... even a historical society entity. So, if you have even a bit of curiosity in this project, call me at 1-412-475-1822 and at least leave a message.
The place was recently used by a young film crew, for a short while. In fact, an admirer of historic architecture came by last week to take photos.
Now, when you come to take photos there, I have to be there with you, for casualty insurance purposes. I have to perform even rudimentary "due diligence" in seeing to your safety. I'll be kind of like your hall monitor or camp counselor. Something like that.
If you want to only photograph the outside section of the church while outdoors, then it's fine for you to be there on your own. There is more than enough parking there for a quick photo session.
None the less, a structural engineer already submitted his findings on the structure. So, that's done also.
At this point, more photos would be in order, so as to show good faith in the project. It's a fine project for well endowed two-toned shoe contractors.
By the way, those of us in construction don't look down upon those who invest in construction projects and never physically work on them. Instead, we're grateful for the work.
So, stay in your very nice two-tone shoes and leave the work up to us ... and the engineers who occasionally show-up and/or intervene ... as well as the inspectors who have the final judgment on things.
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Yes, as in Andy Warhol's nephew, three doors down. Super nice guy. In as much, in some kind of rudimentary way, the cosmic vibes of Andy Warhol do cross paths here. |
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| Presently called the HEINZ LOFT, that was the pickle & ketchup factory complex. |
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| The oldest structure I ever worked-on (helped renovate) was the home of a ship captain who traveled the Pacific as a merchant. Located along the Ohio River, it was called the Vicary House, and it was built in 1832. Plus it did have a walking tunnel to the river bank. St Wenceslaus, as you can see, was a Year 1900 production. |
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| Back road passing the church, passing under the 16th Street Bridge, and entering into the Microsoft & Heinz complexes. |
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Heinz Complex ... "The Lofts" Below: This is where my roof jack suddenly snapped in half, teaching my a refresher course on the Law of Gravity. And of course, sometimes Murphy's Law intersects the Law of Gravity, creating a challenging circumstance, to see the least. |
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| This is where the pews were. When a crew came to take away all the pews, I knew then & there that the owner meant business and wanted to convert this place into something substantial ... and meaningful. |
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That is what you see when you're standing 40, 60, 80 feet away from the back of the church. Furthermore, keep in mind that Pittsburgh was declared "the Most Livable City in America" several times.  |
