Trip #398 Suffolk Street, Fineview, Pittsburgh took place on January 24, 2020, and was published on February 10, 2020.
Even the most ordinary object or place and be transformed through your imagination and desire. Familiar sights sparkle with new life when viewed with clear eyes. Everyday sounds become exotic music when attuned ears listen. An old, forgotten place becomes a beautiful, magical refuge when embraced by a loving heart. The magic comes from within. Transformation begins with you.
Field Notes: The upper portion of this flight appears to be “original” as is extremely uneven! The lower portion, which includes the curved portion of Suffolk Street that goes under the highway, was recently refurbished and looks very different!
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!!
