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S. 15th St. Steps
Continue past Clinton to set of steps dropping through the trees. Descend the 60 stairs to the footbridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad.
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S. 15th St.
Make right before St. Michael Church and descend the 26 steps along left side to Clinton St.
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* Cholera Plague of 1849
In 1849, a deadly cholera plague hit Pittsburgh. The parish could not find enough burial places for its deceased members. Parishioners prayed to St. Roch and vowed to keep a day holy if the plague would cease. It did. Another … Continue reading
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* St. Michael Church
The influence of the church was strong in the Slopes. St. Michael parish started in a house in 1848 where the church front now stands. Designed by Charles Bartberger of Stuttgart, Germany, the church was built between 1855 and 1860 … Continue reading
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* St. Michael’s Parish
At 44 Pius is the former St. Michael’s Madchen Schule and previous home of the Veronica’s Veil playhouse. The theater hosted a series of plays throughout the year but was most famous for its Passion play, Veronica’s Veil. Performed during … Continue reading
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Pius St. Cont’d.
Continue along Pius toward town. St. Michael Parish buildings once occupied this stretch of Pius St. The former convent at 66 Pius Street, on the left, is now a condominium complex. You’ll make a right on S. 15th St., but … Continue reading
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* All Wars Memorial
Just past 107 Pius St., overlooking South Side Flats, is a small, but well-kept memorial. Tucked behind a gate, the site honors veterans. State Elm Street funds permitted extensive improvements that included landscaping, fencing, sidewalks and new flagstone. The memorial, … Continue reading
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Pius St.
Take left. Signage throughout the Slopes point out public stairs such as S. 18th St. Steps, located after 113 Pius St.
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Yard Way Steps
Make left and descend 38 steps to Gregory St. and the final 13 steps to Pius St. The last set of stairs were rebuilt in time for the first StepTrek in April 2000. In addition to providing a fascinating tour … Continue reading
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Magdalene St.
Turn right and walk along Magdalene. Notice the views over the rooftops of downtown and Hill District. Continue to Yard Way Steps, which are after 28 Magdalene.
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