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The overall architectural design of Heinz Hall
is called rococo, and the lavish style is most impressive in
the Grand Lobby. The Grand Lobby was restored in 1970-71 to close
to its original condition as a movie theater lobby, but it is
considered less gaudy now - gone are the many tapestries and
colorful ceiling paintings that once decorated the original hall. |
| The style is French Court architecture, with a 50 foot high
Venetian ceiling. The lighting fixtures are the originals, which
have been restored. The two large chandeliers are 8-1/2 feet
in diameter by 15 feet high, and weigh over 1 ton each. |
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The marble in the lobby is the original that
was imported from Italy in 1927. The gold trim is gold leaf;
not paint, but small flakes of gold that is applied by rubbing
it on with a special application device that looks something
like a spoon. In the 1970-71 remodeling, two men, Bill Zord and
Bob Petree of the A. J. Vater Company, spent eighteen months
working full time to apply this throughout the hall. |
| At Christmas time, a large tree is placed in the center of
the Grand Lobby. During that season, there are times when you
can come in and view the tree and decorations at no charge. Call
412-392-4900 for more information. |
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