CAPTION: Joseph Woodwell Co. Hardware Dept. Bldg. NOTES: Second Avenue and Wood Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. Eight story brick building raised 12 inches and moved 40 feet to make room for widening of Second Avenue. View of building moved about half way, also old and new location. Gas, water, sewer, elevator, electric light, steam heat and telephone service maintained at all times and in constant use. Reinforced concrete sidewalks being supported by beams attached to the steel frame, were moved intact with the building. Business was transacted without interruption during the entire time required for the preparation and moving of the building. [Page 3.] Company promotional brochure. PHOTOGRAPHER: DATE: HEADING: (Vertical File.) Pittsburgh. Industries. Eichleay Corp. #: From the Collections of the Pennsylvania Department, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
