Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation (PHLF) Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
Founded in 1964, the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation is a nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, western Pennsylvania, that uses historic preservation as a tool for renewing communities and supporting local economic activity. It focuses on protecting architectural landmarks and historic neighborhoods across Allegheny County and operates through Landmarks Community Capital Corporation, a nonprofit arm that makes loans and mobilizes grants and investment capital, and through Landmarks Development Corporation, its for-profit subsidiary, which together finance and develop revitalization projects. The foundation's work is guided by trustees and carried out with the support of staff and volunteers. Its primary audience includes urban centers, towns, and neighborhoods seeking to preserve historic character while renewing local economies. It has engaged in partnerships with local institutions, including collaboration with Pittsburgh Public Schools through the state's Education Improvement Tax Credit program to involve students and teachers.