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 »
"save our landmark"
"This building has far too much history and character to simply allow it to disappear."
"Save the arena"
"Like the steel industry, the Civic Arena is part of Pittsburgh's heritage. It adds to the richness of our city as a tourist attraction and venue to cover the history of the Hill District. Why not make it a pictorial repository of what happened on the Hill"
"Turn the inside of the Igloo into an old-fashioned main street:: grogery store, bakery, small stores, and most importantly, give it the flavor of the Hill in its hayday with jazz venues like the Hurricane Lounge. Unfortunately, too many of Pittsburgh's le"
"My husband worked on the Arena while going to college."
"Both of my parents were on the design team for the Civic arena and it is a part of my family heritage and the important history of this city."
"I remember watching my first WWF (now WWE) match when Hulk Hogan was champion and wrestled Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff back in the 80's and early 90's. Ever since then I saw multiple concerts including The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, TLC, Prince, and"
"I have lived in Pittsburgh all my life, and I think "officials" should be ashamed to wish to bring the civic arena down. The Igloo is a Pittsburgh Treasure, and it should be prevented from suffering the same fate as Three Rivers Stadium."
"This building is part of our history as Pittsburghers and needs to be saved. We already regret the loss of Forbes Field, let's not let that happen to the Arena!"
"ONLY an IDIOT.....or local governent....would tear down such a unique structure. The only one like it in the World. Any SMART group would make it a tourist attraction...DUH...."
