Allegheny County Courthouse — Attraction in Pittsburgh

While walking from my hotel to the Arena where GENESIS was playing in downtown Pittsburgh for what most likely will be THEIR FINAL TIME - I was in AWE of the this building, first used as a Jail in 1886. On a plaque It (The Prison) was built on Grant Hill which during the late 1700's war with the French, Indians and British. The Blocks were huge and reminded me of the Pyramids...

This building is beautiful, and architecturally it is neat to explore inside and out. However, navigating the inside of this building for a specific purpose can be very difficult. You're not sure which doors to even enter through from the exterior, and once inside many rooms are labeled in a manner that was probably intended to be temporary but has...

The Allegheny Courthouse was a beautiful and memorable place to hold our elopement. The scheduling process was simple and well-organized, and both the grand stairwell and the courtyard provided the perfect backdrop for our special moment. If you’re considering a courthouse elopement, do it here—you...