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 »
"The Arena is an important artifact of a particular time. It is a rare example of Pittsburgh engineering ingenuity."
"Turn it into a public park & renovate into offices!"
"if removed it instantly disconnects tpeople from the city, disconnects all the millions of Pittsburghers and former fans or visitors of every event anyone ever saw in that building. at a time when the economy is changing, insecure and unpredictable, and w"
"Save the Skyline and our Hockey History. Have a heart Pittsburgh!!!!! We love the Igloo and all of the memories!"
"Check out the Gaylord Perry Opryland Resort & Convention Center Hotel in Nashvilee, TN. Similar ideas can be used at the Arena. Paris had the same situation with the Eiffel Tower and it is now one of the World's most famous landmarks because of its de"
"To loose another historic structure is short sighted and small minded. In 20 years, will everyone regret this decision when the Arena is featured in a Seback documentary."
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"It has to be saved!!!"
"This is a historic landmark that should be treasured and re-used. The city is one of the greenest in the country, act like it and reuse the Igloo!"
"Why continue to waste $$? Re-engineer this landmark arena."
"Please save the historic Civic Arena. As a child, from my parents hilltop home, I could look up the Ohio River and see the sun reflecting off the dome. I still can when I visit. It's hard to imagine getting out of the car and looking up river and no beaut"
"James A. Mitchell the planner, designer and patentee of the remarkable retractable curtain wall was the greatest student of academic record of the BAID and via President Roosevelts Commissioning went on to be confirmed Chief of the Facilities and Services"
"We need to save a piece of history. We, as Americans, destroy our history in the name of progress too freely. We should save the arena and make it a unique piece of history and tourism for Pittsburgh."
"Don't understand why we need a new one anyway!!!"
"Save Mellon Arena"
"I lovee this place please leave it alone"