Save Mellon Arena
We, the undersigned, request that the Civic Arena (now known as Mellon Arena) be declared a historical landmark. Anybody with any pride of Pittsburghs history should be appalled by plans to have the a... continue reading »
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"The city of immigrant's steel, iron & aluminum built this structure. The Pittsburgh Public Schools have graduated here. I saw The Beatles (with the roof open), the Civic Light Opera musicals (with the roof open), the Pittsburgh Folk Festival, the Circ"
"I honestly think it should go. The space can be used for something new that can generate more money for pittsburgh, and be better for everyone. It is historic, yes, but it will cost the city/someone money to keep and maintain, when the space could be used"
"Save the Igloo. Don't take down this amazing piece of history. There is so much history to it and to Pittsburgh. Don't take down the Igloo. REUSE THE IGLOO,"
"To loose the Civic Arena would be a real tragedy. Please do NOT tear it down. Please find another purpose for this part of Pittsbsurgh that makes our city so special."
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"Let's not demolish this historic building until we have a fully financed plan for its redevelopment. It needs to be shovel ready. We can't just knock it down and have it sit around as a parking lot, as the Three Rivers Stadium site has for so many years."
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"The arena is a huge part of Pittsburgh and it should remain that way."
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"Why do we always want to tear buildings down? The Civic (Mellon) Arena was a master piece of design when it was built and gives character to Southwestern Pennsylvania. We need to learn to appreciate our historic sites, and put them to good re-use instead "
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"The National Trust for Historic Preservation should be contacted in order to be put on the "Threatened" list that is sent to all members. Also, Prince Charles visited Pittsburgh at the time of a preservation conference held in the city years ago. He was i"
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