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June 28, 2013 / Places and landmarks

Where was Luna Park?

Modeled after Luna Park on New York’s Coney Island, the amusement park featured lots of live entertainment with animal acts, acrobats, equestrians and memorable performers such as Mademoiselle Novi and her triple-somersaulting automobile.

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June 26, 2013 / Places and landmarks

The Squirrel Hill Tunnel opens

The Squirrel Hill Tunnel also shares its birthday with a well-known Pittsburgher: Rick Sebak.

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June 24, 2013 / Old crime

The Battle of Chicken Hill

This happened in Hays on a hot, muggy day in 1959, when Pittsburgh was in its industrial prime.

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June 21, 2013 / Places and landmarks

The Bank Tower in Pittsburgh

As developers invest in historic buildings or build new office towers, Downtown Pittsburgh grows more vibrant.

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June 19, 2013 / People

Robert Lansberry: Pittsburgh’s most famous street protester

He was a man who never gave up.

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