Negley Rotunda Restoration Project

The Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, founded in 1976, is the lead organization in the restoration of a former synagogue at 333 N. Negley Avenue, on the edge of the Garfield neighborhood.  Dubbed the “Rotunda” because of its circular shape, the building, constructed in 1923, has sat vacant since 1995. The BGC’s goal is to transform the space into a vibrant arts, events, and education center for the greater East End by 2029. 

The BGC is working to restore a former synagogue on Negley Avenue to create a vibrant arts, events, and education center for the greater East End.

The organization hopes to embark this spring on the first round of major improvements to the structure, and is seeking corporate, philanthropic and private donors to help fund future phases of the renovation program. A separate non-profit, the Rotunda Collaborative, Inc. (RCI), has been formed and will be responsible for the operation of the facility once it opens to the public. BOOM Concepts, a local artists’ collaborative, is an RCI board member and will have its permanent home in the center. 

The building, designed by the noted architect, Henry Hornbostel, has been designated by the City of Pittsburgh as a historic landmark.

You can find out more about the project on the Rotunda website: rotundapgh.com.