Trip #615 Glenhurst Road to Lougean Avenue, Lincoln Place, Pittsburgh took place on July 20, 2021, and was published on July 28, 2021.
I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that before this visit to Glenhurst Road, I’d never heard of Lincoln Place. In fact, my knowledge of the 20 neighborhoods comprising the South Hills was relatively scant beyond Page Dairy Mart (but rest assured, the city steps are rectifying that information gap). This particular area looks so late-twentieth-century that the sight of city steps reminds me how long families have lived here. And despite the late afternoon heat, people are outside. A skinny young guy washes a truck advertising home repair services. A woman with a long ponytail and a Guns N’ Roses t-shirt pushes a lawnmower. A grandpa and grandbaby pose for a photo in front of a champagne-colored Cadillac as mom and dad shout encouragement and directions. With my camera and notebooks in tow, I quietly sail past these scenes with minimal disruption: nodding in acknowledgment, waving hello, smiling, and laughing. I feel so happy, so fortunate to be a witness to other people’s moments, if only for an instant.
Field Notes: First time visiting the far southwestern corner of Pittsburgh! This flight was in great shape and includes both the original cement and a more recent wooden “fix.” Enclosed by well maintained Rose of Sharon – it’s a bit magical!
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