Trip #311 Hawkins Avenue, Perry South, took place on June 29, 2019, and was published on July 12, 2019.
There are adventures out there waiting for you. Marshall up that enthusiasm and get yourself out there! Have the courage to venture into uncharted territory in your life, your creative passions, and your free time. You’ll be amazed by all the new treasures you’ll discover when you’re enjoying yourself and trying something new.
Field Notes: This is the top portion of a three-segment flight that becomes a “paper street” for Hawkins Avenue in Perry South. The lower two are clear and open but this top part was overgrown – at the time of my visit I was not able to reach the top as the knotweed was pretty thick in places!
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!!
