The Regional Enterprise Tower fountain
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sherpes
N 40° 26.482 W 079° 59.816
17T E 585068 N 4477228
three circular basins, one flowing into the other
Waymark Code: WMD7M5
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2011
Views: 3
The three-pool cascading fountain made of granite sits off the lobby of the tower, in an open air courtyard, with one latticed wall. When the building was occupied by Alcoa the courtyard plantings were kept up to date, but building manager Ed McMahon says that aspect of upkeep has fallen off since the transfer to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission. Pedestrians can view the fountain from the lobby or from the "bird cage," the name given to the separate lobby space decorated with "Birds in Flight," a sculpture by Mary Callery. Joyce Saltzman, Alcoa manager of corporate communication, recalls that during a long period of Alcoa's tenure in the building, the company's Christmas manger display was set up in the fountain area, enlivening the display as the figures' costumes flapped in the winter air. The building was designed by Harrison & Abramowitz Architects of New York and Mitchell and Ritchey of Pittsburgh, who also designed Mellon Square garage across the street.
Completed in 1953, addressed at 425 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.
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