Trip #54 Lilac Street to Caton Street, Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh took place on October 14, 2017, and was published on November 6, 2017.
I can hear you humming. Little snatches of melody when the cars aren’t rolling over the bricks, when the wind blows in the right direction. It’s so quiet on this street, in this neighborhood, that I can hear your quiet singing through the open window on the other side of the hedge. I don’t want to intrude, I don’t want to eavesdrop, but the tone of your voice is so assuring, so comforting, I hate to leave. It’s like a warm embrace from another place and time. A lullaby.
Field Notes: Quiet Saturday afternoon. Some friends used to live in this neighborhood but they didn’t like it. I guess being quiet also has disadvantages.
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!!
