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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: The Poet Houses

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Address:
Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA
Directions:
On the north side of Sampsonia Way -- which is more of an alley than a street -- between Sherman Ave. and Monterey St.
Admission:
Free
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Poet Houses.

The Poet Houses

Murals and literary art decorate homes that have housed writers who sought refuge from oppressive governments. Part of the "City of Asylum" project.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [10/20/2013]

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The Poet Houses.

The Poet Houses

Tried to drive by -- had to park and walk to the houses. There are only two now.

[Kathy O, 12/27/2022]

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