Sponsored by: Eat'n Park
Charity: Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Fossil Location: The Waterfront, Homestead (2009) map ] [ directions to ]
Auction Lot: Purchased by sponsor—not available for sale
Theme:
Pittsburgh architecture
 
 

Pittsburghius Architecturus by John Alexander About the Design
John Alexander's love of Pittsburgh's architecture inspired his "Pittsburghius Architectaurus."  Incorporating buildings from the past and present, the right side view depicts architecture that is still standing in the city, while the left side view shows architecture that is no longer a part of Pittsburgh.

The green of the dinosaur's feet, spikes and head represent the forests of "Penn's Woods," and the rounded green behind the architectural I've been adopted!elements represents the rolling hills of Pittsburgh.  The blue of the back plates represents the vistas and rivers that surround the city.

About the Sponsaur
Eat’n Park believes in being a good neighbor. Good neighbors take pride in their communities, support local causes and care for one another. Currently we have over 75 restaurants in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. That’s a lot of communities, and a lot of neighbors. Our community caring is evident in our neighborJohn Alexanderhoods and in the causes we support in those communities. We particularly support programs and organizations that help in the areas of Health and Human Services, Education, Community and Civic Affairs, as well as Culture and Art.

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group was founded in 1949 as a carhop restaurant. Today, the Pittsburgh-based company has grown to include Eat’n Park Restaurants, a tri-state family restaurant and bakery chain, Park Classic Diners, Parkhurst Dining Services (serving large corporations and colleges and universities), and CURA Hospitality, which provides contract management services to senior living communities.

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In progress at the warehouse

Unveiling at
The Waterfront