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Uptown Dove

(utility box wrap)

The dove is a symbol of peace, love, and spirituality.

This design pays homage to the role healthcare has played in the community.

A digital illustration of a dove holding a medical staff surrounded by hands forming sign language, eyes, ears, and ambulances

ICONS TO LOOK FOR:

  1. Sisters of Mercy: Represents Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh (founded in 1847), the first hospital in the world founded by the seven Sisters of Mercy.

  2. C-A-R-E: The word CARE, shown in American Sign Language, represents the Deaf community

  3. Pills: Represents healthcare and the medical services in the community

  4. Medical cross: Represents healthcare

  5. Dove caduceus: The dove replaces Hermes’ wings on the caduceus here symbolizing the faith-based healthcare foundations of UPMC Mercy and Duquesne University. Duquesne University’s crest features a dove representing its Catholic founding

  6. Eyes & ears: Built in 1905, the Center for Hearing and Deaf Services building was Pittsburgh’s first Eye and Ear Institute

  7. Ambulances: Founded in 1967 to serve the Hill District, Freedom House Ambulance Service was the first emergency medical service in the United States to be staffed by paramedics with medical training beyond basic first aid

Pattern Detail

The pattern in this design is created using a stethoscope icon.

LOCATION:

NW corner, intersection of Forbes Ave. and Magee St.

 
An ambulance
An eye
Red heart shape
Red heart shape.
Solid blue heart shape on a white background.
Solid purple heart shape
Blue heart illustration

Each PittsBird has a hidden heart in it for love of community.

Can you find it?

An orange heart shape on a white background.

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A black arrow pointing to the left on a white background.
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