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 »
"I like love this place guys, like seriously :D"
"Make the Arena a Historic Landmark"
"It is important to reconnect the Hill with Downtown, but it is also important to preserve such an architecturally unique and stunning building, even more so because of the history of what has taken place there. Doing both would be the best of both worlds."
"This is a very unique piece of history that should be preserved. Once its gone there is no turning back the hands of time."
"Pittsburgh just wouldn't be Pittsburgh without the Igloo."
"My grandparents had a home and tailor shop where the Mellon Arena stands. They were forced to sell their properties to Urban Redevelopment to make way for the arena. I believe this should be made a landmark and preserved."
"one of the most unique arenas in the US. I would be a shame to knock it down"
"Old Lady Mellon has been part of my life ever since I can remember. When I first heard of the plans to demolish it, my heart was shattered. Without the Igloo, a part of Pittsburgh will be missing, and this wonderful city just will not be the same."
"After all the memorable events that have happened in the Mellon Arena, how can we even THINK of demolishing it?"
"Please sign this petition to help stop the planned demolition of the Civic Arena (Mellon Arena). Thank you."
"Keep our memories alive!!!"
"Use it for Arena football"
"Save the Igloo"
"Reuse this historic treasure! Show the world that Pittsburgh is leading the way in reusable technology."
"Under that Dome, sits my second home!"
"How come there were no petitions to save Three Rivers Stadium?"
"We have tolorated a lot from Mario Lemieux he has had an elaborate career as a Penquin, has a street here in our city named after him, and he now has his new arenal We gave him his arena now let the city of Pittsburgh keep the Igloo. It not only would be "
"Civic Arena is one of the few buildings we have that are recognizably "Pittsburgh.""