Robert Daley, founder and owner of South Hills Art Center, is primarily a portrait artist. He worked for many years as a freelance portrait artist before buying this gallery in Brookline. Daley now teaches classes in oil painting techniques and much of his work is hanging in his gallery. Daley also still paints custom portraits.
Pool City is a retailer of home leisure products. It carries a large selection of patio furniture, swimming pools, spas, tanners, games tables and bars. There is a big showroom on the second floor of the building and the swimming pools are located on the roof. During the Christmas season, it offers a large selection of artificial trees.
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is located on McKnight Road near the entrance to Ross Park Mall. It sells a variety of power tools, hand tools, hardware and wood supplies. Rockler features a line of products designed exclusively for woodworkers. Books, woodworking plans and in-store expert advice are available as well.