Trip #387 Mayfield Avenue, Perry South, Pittsburgh took place on December 24, 2019, and was published on January 15, 2020.
It’s easy to have lots of friends when times are good, luck is high, and prosperity your middle name. But when times of need appear, and you are weak and uncertain, that’s when the real friends show themselves. That’s when you discover who the pillars of strength truly are.
Field Notes: This is a long, rambling sidewalk flight that leads up/down the hilly street. Lots of cars were parked alongside the railings in front of the houses. The street was in good shape even if the stairs are crumbling 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!!
