Oliver Bath House

Pittsburgh Revolution / Steve Mellon

Oliver Bath House

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The Oliver Bath House was opened in 1915 as a place where Pittsburghers could cleanse their bodies of an industrial city's dirt and grime. At the time, many houses had no baths. Not so these days. The city is clean, and every house has at least one bathroom. Still, the South Side insitution remains a popular place to take a dip. For nearly a decade, a group of women have taken part in a water aerobics class. And on most days, young and old alike enjoy the bath house's 40-by-80-foot pool.

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About Pittsburgh Revolution
Post-Gazette staff photographer Steve Mellon set out to capture Pittsburgh from all angles. Using a tripod and his digital camera, he took numerous photos and then stitched them together using software.

Comments & suggestions
We hope that you enjoy this project. Is there a place unique to the region that you'd like us to consider for Pittsburgh Revolution? Send a note to Steve Mellon. Comments are welcome too.