March 2, 2005

 

 

 

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

 

            I wish to add my voice in asking that you vote to make The Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science to be a city designated historic structure.  Millions of people have graced its doors since it’s opening in 1939.  It was and is a legacy left by the estate of the late department store founder Henry Buhl, Jr., an entrepreneur, who did so much for the City of Pittsburgh.  It is a wonderful drawing card to come and visit Pittsburgh and see this magnificent building.  There are not many other cities in the United States that can boast of having such a historic planetarium.  I hope you will consider making this a city designated historic structure.  Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                            Marguerite Atria

                                                             Pittsburgh,