It Happened One Night
Six photographers. 41 locations. 12 hours. One city.
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6:00 PMPhoto by Chuck BeardTraffic picks up at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street as Pittsburghers leave work and head home.Photo by Chuck BeardTraffic picks up at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street as Pittsburghers leave work and head home.
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6:04 PMPhoto by Renee RosensteelGeorge Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Bar-B-Q on North Taylor Avenue, serves up a rack of ribs. He opened his business in 1960.Photo by Renee RosensteelGeorge Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Bar-B-Q on North Taylor Avenue, serves up a rack of ribs. He opened his business in 1960.
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6:10 PMPhoto by Dave DiCelloCaptain Brian Krug, a 23-year veteran of the Gateway Clipper Fleet, pilots the flagship Majestic near Station Square.Photo by Dave DiCelloCaptain Brian Krug, a 23-year veteran of the Gateway Clipper Fleet, pilots the flagship Majestic near Station Square.
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6:17 PMPhoto by Brad TruxellCaretaker John Cain has been with Rodef Shalom for four years; he lives on-site and works three nights per week.Photo by Brad TruxellCaretaker John Cain has been with Rodef Shalom for four years; he lives on-site and works three nights per week.
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6:21 PMPhoto by Chuck BeardTim Azinger works on a phoenix tattoo for Pegi Bennardo at Pinnacle Tattoo in Dormont. When finished, the tattoo will have taken more than 10 hours.Photo by Chuck BeardTim Azinger works on a phoenix tattoo for Pegi Bennardo at Pinnacle Tattoo in Dormont. When finished, the tattoo will have taken more than 10 hours.
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6:35 PMPhoto by Renee RosensteelDr. Andrew Adams volunteers his time to give check-ups at the Light of Life Rescue Mission in the North Side.Photo by Renee RosensteelDr. Andrew Adams volunteers his time to give check-ups at the Light of Life Rescue Mission in the North Side.
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6:45 PMPhoto by Heather MullOn North Craig Street in Oakland, Legume sous chef Rafael Vencio grates Parmesan cheese over a bowl of housemade ravioli during the dinner rush.Photo by Heather MullOn North Craig Street in Oakland, Legume sous chef Rafael Vencio grates Parmesan cheese over a bowl of housemade ravioli during the dinner rush.
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7:01 PMPhoto by Martha RialActress Theo Kelly gives her daughter Olivia Reese a kiss before she takes the stage for Girls Only – The Secret Comedy of Women at the CLO Cabaret Theater downtown.Photo by Martha RialActress Theo Kelly gives her daughter Olivia Reese a kiss before she takes the stage for Girls Only – The Secret Comedy of Women at the CLO Cabaret Theater downtown.
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7:28 PMPhoto by Renee RosensteelCoach Allen Marcelle wraps up practice with his team of “Baby Twerps” in the North Side.Photo by Renee RosensteelCoach Allen Marcelle wraps up practice with his team of “Baby Twerps” in the North Side.
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7:34 PMPhoto by Heather MullDrivers at PITT OHIO Express trucking company in the Strip pick up their cargo and head out onto the highways.Photo by Heather MullDrivers at PITT OHIO Express trucking company in the Strip pick up their cargo and head out onto the highways.
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7:52 PMPhoto by Martha RialGab Bonesso fires up the crowd at Club Café’s Acoustic Cafe event in South Side with “Behind the Jack Rabbit,” an anti-bullying song she co-wrote with Josh Verbanets. The duo has created a unique show to encourage tolerance and raise awareness about bullying for primary- and secondary-school children.Photo by Martha RialGab Bonesso fires up the crowd at Club Café’s Acoustic Cafe event in South Side with “Behind the Jack Rabbit,” an anti-bullying song she co-wrote with Josh Verbanets. The duo has created a unique show to encourage tolerance and raise awareness about bullying for primary- and secondary-school children.
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7:53 PMPhoto by Chuck BeardPsychic medium Rev. Marjorie Rivera gives a friend spiritual guidance at her Dormont studio.Photo by Chuck BeardPsychic medium Rev. Marjorie Rivera gives a friend spiritual guidance at her Dormont studio.
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7:54 PMPhoto by Renee RosensteelCabbie Scottice Griffin takes a break from his shift to talk with his nephew and friends.Photo by Renee RosensteelCabbie Scottice Griffin takes a break from his shift to talk with his nephew and friends.
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7:58 PMPhoto by Brad TruxellNew Residents Assistants at the University of Pittsburgh gear up for the next day’s Arrival Survival in Oakland.Photo by Brad TruxellNew Residents Assistants at the University of Pittsburgh gear up for the next day’s Arrival Survival in Oakland.
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8:08 PMPhoto by Dave DiCelloBlush nightclub owner Albert Bortz, a 42-year veteran of the burlesque industry, sits with some of his dancers.Photo by Dave DiCelloBlush nightclub owner Albert Bortz, a 42-year veteran of the burlesque industry, sits with some of his dancers.
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8:35 PMPhoto by Renee RosensteelWilliam S. Robinson cuts rebar on the ramp to the Veteran’s Bridge from Route 279.Photo by Renee RosensteelWilliam S. Robinson cuts rebar on the ramp to the Veteran’s Bridge from Route 279.
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8:42 PMPhoto by Heather MullArtist Vanessa German works on a “soul-cleansing” sculpture in her Homewood studio while her dog, Scrappy, keeps her company. German was recently named the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts’ 2012 Emerging Artist of the Year.Photo by Heather MullArtist Vanessa German works on a “soul-cleansing” sculpture in her Homewood studio while her dog, Scrappy, keeps her company. German was recently named the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts’ 2012 Emerging Artist of the Year.
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9:08 PMPhoto by Dave DiCelloBecky, a bartender at the Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh in South Side, pours a few liters of the eatery’s famous Hofbräu Premium Lager.Photo by Dave DiCelloBecky, a bartender at the Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh in South Side, pours a few liters of the eatery’s famous Hofbräu Premium Lager.
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9:34 PMPhoto by Renee RosensteelAdvanced life-support technician Jessica Fozard (left) and the emergency team treat an accident victim at Allegheny General Hospital.Photo by Renee RosensteelAdvanced life-support technician Jessica Fozard (left) and the emergency team treat an accident victim at Allegheny General Hospital.
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9:44 PMPhoto by Dave DiCelloA forklift operator at Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale in South Side loads a truck for the next day’s deliveries. Tens of thousands of beer cases go through the warehouse every week.Photo by Dave DiCelloA forklift operator at Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale in South Side loads a truck for the next day’s deliveries. Tens of thousands of beer cases go through the warehouse every week.
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9:57 PMPhoto by Chuck BeardBartender Gregory Constantino has worked at Arsenal Lanes for almost two years. He’s also a member of local bands Evil Genius and TheMeToos.Photo by Chuck BeardBartender Gregory Constantino has worked at Arsenal Lanes for almost two years. He’s also a member of local bands Evil Genius and TheMeToos.
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10:05 PMPhoto by Martha RialJust after Kennywood closes for the night, ride operators walk one of the Thunderbolt trains off the main track for storage. The wooden rollercoaster was originally built as the Pippin in 1924 and was later rebuilt in 1968 as the Thunderbolt.Photo by Martha RialJust after Kennywood closes for the night, ride operators walk one of the Thunderbolt trains off the main track for storage. The wooden rollercoaster was originally built as the Pippin in 1924 and was later rebuilt in 1968 as the Thunderbolt.
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10:14 PMPhoto by Heather MullDuring bluegrass night at Hambone’s in Lawrenceville, fiddler Maxwell Ward and banjo player Mike Siciliano play “Over the Mountain,” a traditional tune allegedly written by former slave Alonzo Janes.Photo by Heather MullDuring bluegrass night at Hambone’s in Lawrenceville, fiddler Maxwell Ward and banjo player Mike Siciliano play “Over the Mountain,” a traditional tune allegedly written by former slave Alonzo Janes.
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10:29 PMPhoto by Dave DiCelloSix nights a week, Chuck Wise sits in the “pulpit” atop the Duquesne Incline, ushering passengers up and down the 794-foot track that takes them to and from Carson Street and Mt. Washington.Photo by Dave DiCelloSix nights a week, Chuck Wise sits in the “pulpit” atop the Duquesne Incline, ushering passengers up and down the 794-foot track that takes them to and from Carson Street and Mt. Washington.
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10:39 PMPhoto by Brad TruxellLou Cobin makes repairs to the 30-inch Thaw Refractor Telescope, the largest at Allegheny Observatory. Cobin has worked for the observatory for 14 years; he does everything from maintenance to research.Photo by Brad TruxellLou Cobin makes repairs to the 30-inch Thaw Refractor Telescope, the largest at Allegheny Observatory. Cobin has worked for the observatory for 14 years; he does everything from maintenance to research.
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10:51 PMPhoto by Heather MullWomen work into the wee hours at Okapi African Braiding Salon in East Liberty. The salon is run by Mama Adeline, a native of the Congo; it’s not unusual to see ladies communing and having their hair done, even as the neighborhood bars and clubs are hopping.Photo by Heather MullWomen work into the wee hours at Okapi African Braiding Salon in East Liberty. The salon is run by Mama Adeline, a native of the Congo; it’s not unusual to see ladies communing and having their hair done, even as the neighborhood bars and clubs are hopping.
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12:07 AMPhoto by Renee RosensteelPhotographers Dave DiCello, Renee Rosensteel (in the mirror), Brad Truxell, Heather Mull, Chuck Beard and Martha Rial take a midnight breakfast break at Ritter’s in Bloomfield.Photo by Renee RosensteelPhotographers Dave DiCello, Renee Rosensteel (in the mirror), Brad Truxell, Heather Mull, Chuck Beard and Martha Rial take a midnight breakfast break at Ritter’s in Bloomfield.
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1:10 AMPhoto by Martha RialPressman David O’Neill checks freshly printed copies of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for even ink distribution in the basement of the Post-Gazette’s downtown building.Photo by Martha RialPressman David O’Neill checks freshly printed copies of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for even ink distribution in the basement of the Post-Gazette’s downtown building.
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1:11 AMPhoto by Heather MullZone 2 Pittsburgh Police officers Kelly Joyce and partner Brian Schmitt answer a call at a Hill District housing project, where a small fire started in an entry hallway. The fire was extinguished quickly and nobody was harmed; protocol demands that both fire and police departments be present until an arson specialist arrives to examine the scene, fire alarms are turned off and no further danger is present.Photo by Heather MullZone 2 Pittsburgh Police officers Kelly Joyce and partner Brian Schmitt answer a call at a Hill District housing project, where a small fire started in an entry hallway. The fire was extinguished quickly and nobody was harmed; protocol demands that both fire and police departments be present until an arson specialist arrives to examine the scene, fire alarms are turned off and no further danger is present.
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1:36 AMPhoto by Renee RosensteelRizieri Valles, Kenny Stevwing of the Pittsburgh Police and Chief Richard Linn, Jr. ride night patrol for River Rescue.Photo by Renee RosensteelRizieri Valles, Kenny Stevwing of the Pittsburgh Police and Chief Richard Linn, Jr. ride night patrol for River Rescue.
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1:37 AMPhoto by Dave DiCelloTwo workers at Lesvos Gyros prepare food in anticipation of the late-night crowd from closing bars on Carson Street in South Side.Photo by Dave DiCelloTwo workers at Lesvos Gyros prepare food in anticipation of the late-night crowd from closing bars on Carson Street in South Side.
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2:06 AMPhoto by Brad TruxellBrian Dittig monitors patients as they sleep at the University of Pittsburgh’s Sleep Medicine Institute.Photo by Brad TruxellBrian Dittig monitors patients as they sleep at the University of Pittsburgh’s Sleep Medicine Institute.
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2:50 AMPhoto by Dave DiCelloA lone waitress at Tom’s Diner in Dormont serves coffee and chats with a patron.Photo by Dave DiCelloA lone waitress at Tom’s Diner in Dormont serves coffee and chats with a patron.
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2:56 AMPhoto by Dave DiCelloFirefighters along Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon perform a drill outside an apartment building, just a short distance from the station house.Photo by Dave DiCelloFirefighters along Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon perform a drill outside an apartment building, just a short distance from the station house.
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3:14 AMPhoto by Chuck BeardSam White, base maintenance manager at USAirways, inspects an Airbus A319 that has been stripped for a routine heavy-maintenance check.Photo by Chuck BeardSam White, base maintenance manager at USAirways, inspects an Airbus A319 that has been stripped for a routine heavy-maintenance check.
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4:02 AMPhoto by Martha RialVeterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Wade (far right) and technicians Celeste Morris, Rachel Hawkins and Kim Harvey rush to insert an IV catheter in a 4-week-old dehydrated kitten at AVETS — a 24-hour veterinary emergency and specialty hospital for dogs and cats — in Monroeville.Photo by Martha RialVeterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Wade (far right) and technicians Celeste Morris, Rachel Hawkins and Kim Harvey rush to insert an IV catheter in a 4-week-old dehydrated kitten at AVETS — a 24-hour veterinary emergency and specialty hospital for dogs and cats — in Monroeville.
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4:07 AMPhoto by Renee RosensteelJohn Phillips prepares dough for the ovens at BreadWorks in the North Side.
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4:41 AMPhoto by Brad TruxellJennifer Antkowiak and Rick Dayton review their notes before going on the air at KDKA-TV.Photo by Brad TruxellJennifer Antkowiak and Rick Dayton review their notes before going on the air at KDKA-TV.
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4:50 AMPhoto by Renee RosensteelBill Arend sorts packages to be loaded on delivery trucks at UPS’s North Side facility, which handles about 35,000 packages daily.Photo by Renee RosensteelBill Arend sorts packages to be loaded on delivery trucks at UPS’s North Side facility, which handles about 35,000 packages daily.
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5:27 AMPhoto by Chuck BeardTina Buerkle, liquid process operator for Alcosan, uses a bombing stick to measure the level of sludge in the bottom of the final clarifier tank.Photo by Chuck BeardTina Buerkle, liquid process operator for Alcosan, uses a bombing stick to measure the level of sludge in the bottom of the final clarifier tank.
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6:18 AMPhoto by Martha RialDeckhand Joe Osterberger uses a cheater pipe on a ratchet to tighten fore and aft wires — which keeps the coal barges together — for CONSOL Energy River Operations, just before sunrise on the Ohio River near downtown.Photo by Martha RialDeckhand Joe Osterberger uses a cheater pipe on a ratchet to tighten fore and aft wires — which keeps the coal barges together — for CONSOL Energy River Operations, just before sunrise on the Ohio River near downtown.
Photography by Chuck Beard, Dave DiCello, Heather Mull, Martha Rial, Renee Rosensteel and Brad Truxell
On August 20, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., six photographers fanned out into the city to meet people who work at night. Observing tattoo artists and police officers, bartenders and musicians, they discovered that Pittsburgh truly is a city that never sleeps.
This article appears in the October 2012 issue of Pittsburgh Magazine.
