Reflections of Latrobe History

Reflections of Latrobe History. . , The intent of the mural project was to depict a corner of Latrobe history as it played out in the vicinity of and within this significant building. At the time of the mural's inception, the possibility of a full reconstruction of the 1907 fabric was not possible. As a result, a concept evolved to portray the local environment as it could have been reflected in the building's windows at two key time periods: the early 1900s and 1960s., [Photo captions, clockwise from bottom left, read] , . The Latrobe Street Railway depicted on Depot Street in 1910., . The Doherty Building as it was designed in 1907, later to become the Lattanzio Building., . Depot Street looking east in 1910., . The Lowenstein Building was built in 1890 and was originally called Anderson's Grand Depot Stores. Fred Lowenstein moved his business into the building in 1920., . Harry Lattanzio purchased the Doherty Hardware Building in 1940. Originally, the top floor was a skating rink known as Skateland, to which the youth would refer to as "The Rink." It became Harry's Danceland by the 1950s, when it had become the scene of Friday night dances and live concerts by over 100 top recording artists from across the country!