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Mellon Square, Pittsburgh, PA

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Mellon Square

A 1955 downtown Pittsburgh park built over a parking garage, known for its Modernist design and green space.

Pittsburgh, PA

About Mellon Square

Mellon Square opened in 1955 as one of the earliest public spaces constructed over a parking garage, and it is often cited as one of the nation's first green roofs. Its Modernist layout was designed by Simonds & Simonds and Mitchell & Ritchey during Pittsburgh's 1950s Renaissance. After a major restoration reopened it in May 2014, the square kept its fountains, terrazzo paving, and night lighting, added new plantings, and gained a terrace over Smithfield Street. Its geometric pavement and central fountains make it a recognizable oasis for workers, residents, and visitors in the Golden Triangle.

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