In every generation, the Pittsburgh establishment seems to pick one architect
as its official court builder. For the first few decades of the 20th century,
that position was occupied by Henry Hornbostel. His work was always up
to date, incorporating the latest fads without losing its essential dignity.
Two of Hornbostel's masterpieces sit side by side on Grant Street. The
ponderously classical City-County Building, with its flamboyantly huge
entrace arches, is still the headquarters of the Pittsburgh establishment.
Beside it, the moderately Art Deco Grant Building, one of Hornbostel's
last works, shows how he kept up with the latest styles.
Hornbostel also collaborated on the Westinghouse Memorial in Schenley
Park, one of the most effective memorials to one man's genius ever
created.
