Trip #388 Delger Street, Perry South, Pittsburgh took place on December 24, 2019, and was published on January 17, 2020.
We can always step forward to say we’re sorry for wrong actions, wrong thoughts, wrong living committed in the past. We can always make amends. It’s never too late to acknowledge our human failings and imperfections. It’s never too late to try to be something better. We can always step forward and try to do the right thing.
Field Notes: This little wooden flight at the end of Delger Street has a few steps missing but if you’re nimble it’ still navigatable. Hawkins Street (at the bottom) has seen better days, unfortunately.
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!!
