November 10, 2020
Speaker: Rossilynne Skena Culgan
Rossilynne Skena Culgan describes herself as a storyteller, journalist, writer, photographer, editor, strategic communicator, and social media evangelist—fueled by curiosity and chai. She is the author of 100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die, a book that promises to become your local “bucket list” and to provide new ideas for your next visitors. Culgan is Food and Culture Editor for The Incline (TheIncline.com), a Pittsburgh news website. Her website is www.rossilynne.com.
Description of Program: Get nostalgic and reflect on the lost treasures of Pittsburgh with local author Rossilynne Culgan who’s writing a book on the subject. She’ll share her research on four Pittsburgh places lost over the years — Raywell’s Restaurant in the Skinny Building, the iconic Isaly’s around town, the Syria Mosque’s original location, and the Allegheny Center Mall back when it was still a mall. Bring along your memories and photos from these places — and feel free to tell Rossilynne what other “lost” places should make the book. Rossilynne is the author of 100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die, a book that promises to become your local “bucket list” and to provide new ideas for your next visitors. She’s also a local journalist at www.TheIncline.com.
Squirrel Hill Historical Society 