The Wisdom Keepers Project is an oral history of longtime Lawrenceville residents' memories and stories of the neighborhood to preserve the community's rich history. We hope Lawrenceville residents and anyone stumbling upon these stories will enjoy them for years to come.
This project was made possible through AARP's Community Challenge Grant Program and spearheaded by Lawrenceville United, a resident-driven, non-profit organization that works to improve and protect the quality of life for all Lawrenceville residents.
Barb is a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville, and she has always cared deeply about her neighbors and neighborhood. She grew up in the 6th Ward and now lives in the 9th Ward. She was a hairdresser to lots of residents over the years. Barb shares a lot of memories around her childhood, family, and civic engagement. To this day, she serves as a key member of the Lawrenceville Fireworks Committee which puts on Pittsburgh’s longest running annual fireworks show. In 2024, it will be the 78th year of fireworks in the neighborhood! Barb is kind and always there to help a neighbor. You can find her portrait on the Wisdom Keepers mural at 48th and Butler.
4 Mar 2024
Lenny Garlicki
Lenny is a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville and is proud to be from the neighborhood. He has been singing for most of his life at Holy Family and the national anthem at the Lawrenceville Independence Day Celebration. Lenny shares memories of working at Pittsburgh Piping, meeting his wife, Marge, and raising his kids in the neighborhood.
4 Mar 2024
Judy Stupka
Judy Stupka is a lifelong resident of the 9th Ward. She shares memories of growing up with her 9 siblings in the neighborhood. She shares a fun memory of riding on a neighbor’s pony on her street and the fun of playing in the neighborhood streets. She shares the implications of the neighborhood evolving over time and how she has grown older with her family in the neighborhood.
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