2023

July
A History of the Steps of Pittsburgh
Laura Zurowski, Pittsburgh-based writer/photographer and technical writer at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Pharmacy, has studied the public steps of Pittsburgh extensively and will discuss her findings.

June
A Colorful History of the Stained Glass Windows at Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS)
Join Beth Shalom and the SHHS to hear the fascinating stories behind the stained-glass windows in the Beth Shalom sanctuary, led by Barbara Oleinick.

A History of the Bridges Over Fern Hollow
SHHS Board Member Todd Wilson is an award-winning professional engineer in Pittsburgh 

May
An Overview of Doors Open Pittsburgh
Bonnie Baxter is executive director of DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh, which celebrates Pittsburgh’s unique architecture and history by providing historical tours inside iconic buildings.

April
Good Questions About Pittsburgh
Katie Blackley, a digital editor/producer for 90.5 WESA, writes, edits and generates both web and on-air content for features and daily broadcasts.

March
Treasures in the City of Pittsburgh’s Archives
Charles Succop, City Archivist of Pittsburgh and SHHS board member, will give an overview of the archive’s resources, focusing on a collection of photographs of the Lower Hill District and their connection to Squirrel Hill.

February
The Frick Pittsburgh Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Lizzie Barker, executive director of The Frick Pittsburgh, will provide an overview of the organization’s history, how The Frick achieved its current status as a leading art and historical center, and what the future holds.

January
The Kaufmann Family’s Legacy
Award-winning journalists Marylynne Pitz and Laura Malt Schneiderman will discuss the indelible mark the Kaufmann family’s department store and philanthropy have left on the city of Pittsburgh, including Squirrel Hill, and on western Pennsylvania.