The Ohringer building getting new life in Braddock

BRADDOCK, Pa. — Back in Braddock’s heyday, The Ohringer was the centerpiece of a once thriving business district. That building is now finding new life.

Those behind the project hope this is a sign of Braddock’s resurgence.

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The Ohringer building, which was the largest of eight furniture stores in Braddock when it opened in 1941, is being transformed into 37 affordable artist residences.

A 70-foot replica of the original Ohringer sign is also being installed.

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the former mayor of Braddock, had an office in the building nearly two decades ago.

In 2009, Fetterman’s then nonprofit Braddock Redux purchased the building for $10,000.

“We purchased it at auction, and I was the only bidder. The minimum was $10,000, so that’s what we paid for it. It was always the hope and dream to have it exactly like this, so it can support the community. It will support housing, the arts, entrepreneurs of color, and that’s exactly what this project is doing.”

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