Among The Unknown | The “Abandoned” Almono Pumphouse Episode 66 (Season 11 Finale)

The Almono Pumphouse was built in 1870 and was once used to pull river water up to cool machinery at the former LTV (Ling-Temco-Vought Incorporation) Steel mill (LTV Coke Works), which closed in 1997/1998, in the neighborhood of Hazelwood, approximately 12-15 minutes away from downtown Pittsburgh, PA.

In 2002, Almono LP was formed by four Pittsburgh foundations (today, Almono is composed of three foundations) to purchase the Hazelwood site where the steel mill was, from a bankrupt LTV for $10 million, in thoughts of redeveloping the site that could benefit the neighborhood, city, and region as a whole, which created the project: Hazelwood Green.

The vision for Hazelwood Green is guided by the following design and development principles:
Economic – Creating Value
Community – Ensuring Diversity
Physical – Placemaking Design
Sustainability

From 2002 to 2015/2016, RIDC (The Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania) served as the sole member of Almono LLC, the general partner which at the time, had plans to turn the pumphouse into a restaurant and make it a place for people to enjoy the views.

Now, the pumphouse sits, waiting for what the future may bring.

*Please take note of the sentences shown at the bottom of the video during scenes.*

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