Trip #271 Johnson Avenue to Ashton Avenue, Hazelwood took place on March 29, 2019, and was published on April 8, 2019.
The past cannot be changed. The past cannot be undone. If we spend our time overly absorbed in the task of unraveling and interpreting history we miss the opportunity to grab hold of its most important role; that of the fuel which sparks change and provides the energy required to create a future different from the past.
Field Notes: The 1989 date is probably a repair date and not the original build date. Regardless, an impressive example of a double flight of sidewalk stairs running along both sides of Mansion Street, connecting Johnson Avenue to Ashton Avenue.
Want to visit these stairs? You can locate them on the Pittsburgh City Steps Plan website!
See the Risograph print of this photo and story in the Mis.Steps Shop.
Be a good neighbor! Have you visited these stairs and found them in poor condition or that illegal dumping (large items like tires, old furniture, and construction debris) and trash were abundant in the area? There are two things you can do to take action and make our city steps cleaner and safer for everyone! First, grab a photo if you can, and submit a report to Pittsburgh 311. All problems, both broken stairs, and railings, as well as trash and dumping, should be reported to the city. You can easily do this online or by calling. If the location has an abundance of illegal dumping and trash, also contact Allegheny Cleanways, letting them know the location and the nature of the garbage. Thank you!!
