For many Pittsburghers, summer means fun in the sun or under the stars. The COVID-19 pandemic has kept people indoors and separated from friends and family. We decided to look back through Post-Gazette archival photos to remind ourselves of what summer used to look like and hopefully, will again.
August 9, 2020
1952
Boys swim in the Mt. Washington pool. (Post-Gazette archives)
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Past Times
For many Pittsburghers, summer means fun in the sun or under the stars. The COVID-19 pandemic has kept people indoors and separated from friends and family. We decided to look back through Post-Gazette archival photos to remind ourselves of what summer used to look like and hopefully, will again.
August 9, 2020
Community pools
1952:
Boys swim in the Mt. Washington pool. (Post-Gazette archives)
Community pools
July 2, 1961
Families and friends splash in North Park pool. (John Alexandrowicz/Post-Gazette)
July 2, 1961:
Families and friends splash in North Park pool. (John Alexandrowicz/Post-Gazette)
Community pools
1981
Swimmers crowd into a pool on July 8, 1981. (Bill Nevis/Post-Gazette)
1981:
Swimmers crowd into a pool on July 8, 1981. (Bill Nevis/Post-Gazette)
Fireworks explode over Three Rivers Stadium. (Dale Gleason/The Pittsburgh Press)
Civic fireworks
1980:
Fireworks explode over Three Rivers Stadium. (Dale Gleason/The Pittsburgh Press)
Civic fireworks
July 4, 2017
Fireworks shoot out over the point. (Steph Chambers/Post-Gazette)
July 4, 2017:
Fireworks shoot out over the point. (Steph Chambers/Post-Gazette)
Civic fireworks
2008
People gather on the North Side at the Allegheny River waiting for the fireworks display to begin for the July 4th celebration. (Post-Gazette archives)
2008:
People gather on the North Side at the Allegheny River waiting for the fireworks display to begin for the July 4th celebration. (Post-Gazette archives)
Civic fireworks
1964
From left, Donald "Butch" Schontz, 9, North Side, Anne Glick, 8, Squirrel Hill, and Nadine Rappaport, 6, Squirrel Hill, watch the fireworks near the point. (Post-Gazette archives)
1964:
From left, Donald "Butch" Schontz, 9, North Side, Anne Glick, 8, Squirrel Hill, and Nadine Rappaport, 6, Squirrel Hill, watch the fireworks near the point. (Post-Gazette archives)
Outdoor gatherings
July 17, 1966
More than 35,000 people jam into Forbes Field for a Sunday double-header against the San Francisco Giants. (Post-Gazette archives)
Outdoor gatherings
July 17, 1966:
More than 35,000 people jam into Forbes Field for a Sunday double-header against the San Francisco Giants. (Post-Gazette archives)
Outdoor gatherings
2012
Kennywood amusement park adds the Black Widow, shown here, replacing the Pitt Fall. (Darrell Sapp/Post-Gazette)
2012:
Kennywood amusement park adds the Black Widow, shown here, replacing the Pitt Fall. (Darrell Sapp/Post-Gazette)
Outdoor gatherings
2009
A crowd applauds a performance at a Bach, Beethoven & Brunch concert in Mellon Park. (Bob Donaldson/Post-Gazette)
2009:
A crowd applauds a performance at a Bach, Beethoven & Brunch concert in Mellon Park. (Bob Donaldson/Post-Gazette)
Outdoor gatherings
2012
People line up for free ice cream from the window of a Jimeeze Ice Cream truck in Braddock, June 20, 2012. (Larry Roberts/Post-Gazette )
2012:
People line up for free ice cream from the window of a Jimeeze Ice Cream truck in Braddock, June 20, 2012. (Larry Roberts/Post-Gazette )
Milestones
2007
Nicole Brewer of Philadelphia joins other members of her class at Pitt's commencement. (John Heller/Post-Gazette)
Milestones
2007:
Nicole Brewer of Philadelphia joins other members of her class at Pitt's commencement. (John Heller/Post-Gazette)
Milestones
1997
Glitter Dot the Clown (Elaine Scalf of Delmont) and her husband, Dapper (Daniel Scalf), work at Jordan Kist's fifth birthday party in Ross. (Caitlin Cleary/Post-Gazette)
1997:
Glitter Dot the Clown (Elaine Scalf of Delmont) and her husband, Dapper (Daniel Scalf), work at Jordan Kist's fifth birthday party in Ross. (Caitlin Cleary/Post-Gazette)
Milestones
2001
Members of Duquesne High School's graduating class Angel McGinnis, center, and Shari McLemore, left, raise their caps after receiving their diplomas during the school's 105th commencement ceremony. (Martha Rial/Post-Gazette)
2001:
Members of Duquesne High School's graduating class Angel McGinnis, center, and Shari McLemore, left, raise their caps after receiving their diplomas during the school's 105th commencement ceremony. (Martha Rial/Post-Gazette)
Milestones
1989
Upper St. Clair High School students wait before marching into the football stadium for their 1989 commencement. (Joyce Mendelsohn/Post-Gazette)
1989:
Upper St. Clair High School students wait before marching into the football stadium for their commencement. (Joyce Mendelsohn/Post-Gazette)
