JFK Visitor Center [closed]
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Herron Recreation and Fitness Center
Philadelphia, PA |
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The JFK Visitor Center was built in 1959 in JFK Plaza (aka Love Park) downtown. Originally called the Philadelphia Hospitality Center. It was designed by Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & Larson. The round building has been vacant for many years and is endangered. For more, see this website.
The Herron Recreation and Fitness Center features three interconnected hexagonal structures. They appear to be from the 1960s.
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Marshmallow Building [gone]
Allison Park, PA |
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The Marshmallow Building may have been designed by Monsanto which created Disneyland's "House of the Future." Some people seem to remember this structure, or something very similar, being used as a visitors' center at Gateway Center in downtown Pittsburgh. It disappeared sometime in the 1980s and was possibly moved here. In 2007, this building was vacant and for sale. In 2009, it was demolished. I'm told it might last have been used as an eye doctor's office. I'd love to know more about the place if anyone has any information. For more, see this website.
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Lovett Memorial Library
Philadelphia, PA |
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The Lovett Memorial Library appears to be mid-century. Does anyone know more about it?
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Comcast
Hanover, PA |
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This Comcast office appears to be mid-century. The building originally housed a dry cleaners. It was used by another cable TV company before this one.
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Fort Duquesne & Sixth Street Garage
Pittsburgh, PA |
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Sixth & Penn Garage
Pittsburgh, PA |
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This Fort Duquesne & Sixth Street Garage and the Sixth & Penn Garage appear to be mid-century. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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National Products Building
Philadelphia, PA |
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The National Products Building had been sitting empty for years and was in danger of being demolished. In 2003, it was announced that the building would be converted into condos. The food service products company had been there since 1929, but the orange-tiled façade was designed in the 1957. This façade was preserved during the building's conversion. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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Rose Equipment & Trailer Sales
Connellsville, PA |
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The Rose Equipment & Trailer Sales building looks like it was built in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Does anyone know more about it?
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