Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Sir Samelot (Gone)
Sir Samelot, a rusty statue of a mounted medieval knight, has guarded a Pittsburgh vacant lot since Fall 2011. His owner dresses him in undignified seasonal costumes. Reported gone Summer 2025.
- Directions:
- From downtown drive east on Forbes Ave. for one mile. Cross Gist St. and Jumonville St., then turn right onto Seneca St. Drive one block. The knight will be ahead on the left, behind a tree.
- Hours:
- Reported gone Summer 2025.
- Status:
- Gone
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Construction has started on the lot and the statue is gone. No idea if it was moved somewhere else. Sad news.
[Denise, 08/02/2025]
A random knight in not-so-shiny armor sits astride his horse in a vacant lot. He was purchased from an antiques dealer by a nearby resident, and is decorated for the holidays in different garb and masks.
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Sir Samelot and his rusty horse Triggeramus have guarded this corner of Pittsburgh's Uptown since Fall 2011.