What city in America can boast about a historic structure that is 250 years old? The Fort Pitt Blockhouse, amazingly, through the hard work and efforts of the DAR, still stands, and is a testimony to the role that our great city placed in our country's founding. Imagine, like I do, all of the history that this building has witnessed and the famous people who have walked on its grounds. My MOST FAVORITE part of Pittsburgh.
Ed Urban
Review from The Pittsburgh Foundation
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Pittsburgh is blessed to have at its center, such a National Treasure as the Fort Pitt Block House. I've visited the block house my entire life and never get tired of looking at it and imagining the history that took place there. The block house has seen a new life in the preservation efforts and we are obligated to maintain its integrity for all future generations.
The Fort Pitt Block House is a National Historic Landmark and it is a significant building in Point State Park. It has been carefully conserved and preserved by the Directors of the Fort Pitt Society. Being a member of this Society has educated me on the history of Pittsburgh and the role this tiny building played in the growth of our city. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Block House, the Directors have chosen events to celebrate in 2013 and 2014. These events will be publicized locally and nationally. What an exciting time for all of us! Joanne Ostergaard