Gorgeous grand staircases with columns, ironwork, and marble. Wonderful carvings at the base and stunning lamps that make a statement all on their own.
The Museum was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1896 and I think some of the workmanship shows the "Victorian Era" as interpreted by a growing city of Pittsburgh at that time. It remains one of the leading museums in the US.
All lovely venues must have a gilded elevator, right?
The detail and relief on these doors and the steel doors that enter the museum is so impressive. I'm sure people wondered why I was staring at the doors, but not going into the elevator!
And then I did.
So I could go up to the top and get this view one last time before leaving.
I'm pretty sure I would have been happy during this era...well maybe not the heavy dresses and limited options for women part, but I could have really rocked a party in a place like this!
M.E.
6 comments:
SO pretty! I'll have to read more thoroughly to see where you are!
(see now, your pretty pictures sidetracked me so much I skipped the sentences stating where you were! LOL DUH!)
very ornate.
That is a lovely place! On our 'to -be-visited-list (well, the whole city really)...
I loved your last comment - I have enjoyed so many lovely museums and tour homes, thinking about how fun it would have beenl iving in that era -- and then remembering the downsides that you mention.
I love that you even photographed the elevator. :)
I love these places to walk around. Your photos are wonderful!
Post a Comment