The Nov. 18th Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ran an article about Preservation Pennsylvania's sites at risk which include the former Schenley High School building, metal truss bridges, and even the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Schenley High School opened in 1916 and closed this year.
As of this year, steel truss bridges in the state were down to 237 and expected to be down to 184 by 2010. At least, with one of these bridges, you know you're crossing water.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened in 1940. It is not in danger of going away, but many of its original bridges, overpasses, and toll plazas are. Specifically, the South Midway is the only remaining example of the turnpike's historical way stations for traveler. One could argue that the Pa. Turnpike was the first of our interstates.
Don't Tear It Down. Try to Save It. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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