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Real Estate for Sale:
Agent Karl Owens at www.howardhanna.com
Annual House and Garden Tour:
Held every September since 1969, the MWSS House and Garden Tour
is the oldest and finest neighborhood tour in Pittsburgh. Funds
generated by the Tour enable the Society to further its mission.
Homes on Tour represent beautiful restorations and some that offer
a glimpse behind the effort that goes into a work-in-progress. Every
home is unique; expressing each homeowner's personal taste and style.
In addition, the House Tour showcases a midway full of vendors and
restoration specialists who provide services and information on
historic renovation. [view
photos]
Monterey Pub:
As a second home to many Mexican War Streets residents, the Monterey
Pub is open Monday through Saturday to welcome Northside neighbors,
as well as other Pittsburghers and visitors. Please visit their
website at www.montereypub.com.[view
phtos]
Beleza Community Coffeehouse
Fair Trade and Organic Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Baked Goods, Fresh
Salads & Wraps.
1501 Buena Vista Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 - 412-321-4210
Hours: Mon - Thurs 6:30 am - 8 pm, Fri & Sat 8 am - 10 pm, Sun
8 am - 6 pm
Green Space Development:
Green space development enhances the economic viability of the neighborhood.
Mechanics Retreat Park (MRP), a neighborhood landmark on the corner
of Jacksonia and Buena Vista Streets, was deeded to the Mexican
War Streets Society by the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation.
MRP receives much-needed revitalization each season through the
efforts of neighborhood volunteers. Other neighborhood beautification
projects along Sherman and Arch Streets include the Olde Allegheny
Community Gardens, which spring forth annually with an abundant
variety of vegetables and flowerbeds; and the Green Millennium Children's
Garden, where inner-city youth connect with the earth through garden-based
educational activities. [view
photos]
Clean Neighborhood Initiative:
Clean Up Days are held as a joint anti-litter
initiative between the Central Northside Neighborhood Council and
the Mexican War Streets Society. Neighbors gather to help out with
litter and graffiti removal, weed and tree trimming. PA CleanWays
of Allegheny County has provided gloves, garbage bags and clipboards.
Clean Up Days will continue on a monthly basis. If you are interested
in getting involved with the Clean Neighborhood Initiative, please
call John Engle at 412-231-4359.
Art Show & Sale:
This exciting annual event celebrates the
talents of our local neighborhood artists. Presented at the historic
Firehouse Studios at 1416 Arch Street, the Show opens with an evening
reception on the last weekend in June. A variety of talented artists,
photographers and crafters who live in the Mexican War Streets and
adjacent Northside neighborhoods are on hand to display and sell
a stunning array of handcrafted items. [view
photos]
Winter Holiday Party:
Held the first Sunday in December at the beautifully
decorated Inn on the Mexican War Streets, the annual Holiday Party
is a time for neighbors to gather and celebrate the season with
music, refreshments and festivities. Canned goods are collected
for the North Side Common Ministries Food Pantry.
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Central Northside Neighborhood Council:
CNNC works to create affordable housing, eliminate
blight, increase community involvement, and create a safe and thriving
neighborhood for all Central Northside residents. Located at 1310
Arch Street, please visit their website at www.cnnc-pgh.org or phone 412.231.7742.
National Night Out Block Party:
The first Tuesday in August is National Night
Out, a crime prevention event where all across the country, neighbors
are encouraged to leave their porch lights on, step outside and
get to know each other. Like many other communities, the Mexican
War Streets neighborhood often celebrates by blocking off one of
its streets for a fun summertime party.
Cultural Links:
New Hazlett Theater
The
Andy Warhol Museum
Artists
Image Resource
Carnegie
Science Center
Children's
Museum of Pittsburgh
Firehouse
Ceramics Studios
Manchester
Craftsmen's Guild
Mattress
Factory
National
Aviary
Photo
Antiquities
DownUnder
Coffeehouse
Caterers:
All
in Good Taste Productions
Linda
Iannotta Catering
Sponsor Links:
First
National Bank of Pennsylvania
Mars Lumber, Inc. - (P) 724.625.2224 (F) 724.625.3062
Horn Corp.
Builders (email only)
Giant
Eagle
Eisler
Landscapes
Astorino
Architects
Urban
Gardener
Northside
Community Development Fund
The
Iron Garden Pittsburgh
JS
Dill Auctions
Three
Rivers Auction Company
Priory
Fine Pastries
Inn
on the Mexican War Streets
Arbors
Bed & Breakfast
Dunn
Real Estate
Contractor Referrals:
Mike Cyprowski - Cyprowski Remodeling
& Construction - 412-884-3345
John
Hancock Contracting
David & Co. Remodeling - dacolburn@comcast.net
Hardwood Refinishers of Pittsburgh - 412-377-9236
Heating - Mike Hanlon - 412-708-8188
Plumbing - Carl Cordaro - 412-583-3306
Plumbing - Mark Schatzmann – 412-302-9400
Python Plumbing – 412-628-0827
Bauer Plumbing – 412-734-1206
Proudfoot Plumbing — 412-461-2198
Standard Plumbing, Bob Buerkle – 412-621-5579
Pawlak Plumbing – 412-341-2815
Jason Levier Plumbing – 724-316-7931
Torma Plumbing – 412-719-8285
Gravener Heating and Cooling - 412-931-5000
Horn Corp.
Builders
If you have a contractor referral to add,
please email your addition to Leslie Vincen at ljvincen@comcast.net.
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