Solitude archival image

Westinghouse Wedding portrait

We recently came across this photograph of Marguerite and George Westinghouse, taken the day after the got married in New York City on August 3, 1867. One wonders if they had any inkling of the great things in their future.

The East Gate is opened

Thanks to Pittsburgh Parks staff for opening the park entrance along Lang Avenue. The two stone columns that were once the main entrance to Solitude have been gated closed for many years, forcing everyone to walk around them. We hope this makes a more inviting entrance for park users, although not for vehicles.

Bravo to Quantum Theatre and the author and cast of the Current War

George Westinghouse 175 article in the Pittsburgh edition of the Erie Chinese Journal.

Click for a direct link to the article itself

The Current War playbill

Here is the park’s page in the playbill for the Current War. To see the whole playbill, click on the image.

The Current War previews and reviews

PREVIEWS WESA – Bob O’Driscoll – Read and listen. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Marylynne Pitz REVIEWS Pittsburgh Quarterly – Stuart Sheppard Entertainment Central – Mike Vargo The Pittsburgh Tatler – Wendy Arons Pittsburgh Owl Scribe – David Zukowsky

Opening in Westinghouse Park

TEASER FOR The Current War

Westinghouse 175

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 will mark the 175th anniversary of the birth of George Westinghouse Jr.   In observation of his “dodrensbicentennial,” efforts are underway to restore Westinghouse Park, formerly the site of “Solitude,” the estate of George and Marguerite Westinghouse. The creation of a comprehensive master development plan for the park is already underway, including the

The tent for The Current War

From June 2 through 27, Quantum Theatre will stage the world premiere of The Current War in Westinghouse Park. And here’s how the tent raising began.