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November 14, 2012 / Events

Gas explosions in 1927 on Pittsburgh’s North Side

The tanks were never rebuilt. Today, the Rivers Casino occupies the site.

Look at the picturesGas explosions in 1927 on Pittsburgh’s North Side

November 13, 2012 / Sports

Who was the toughest Steeler ever?

Here’s another side of Jack Lambert.

Look at the picturesWho was the toughest Steeler ever?

November 12, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Montgomery Locks and Dam

The Montgomery Locks and Dam has been an essential navigation channel for many industries in the Ohio River Basin for almost 80 years.

Look at the picturesMontgomery Locks and Dam

November 9, 2012 / Pittsburgh n'at

Barr, Kennedy and Lawrence

Perhaps this photograph is not the best photo of Bobby Kennedy and David Lawrence together. Yet it was an important discovery for us at “The Digs.”

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November 8, 2012 / Pittsburgh n'at

Smoke, steel bridges and rivers of Pittsburgh

The picture was made during a race between two steamboats, the William Larimer Jones and the Homestead.

Look at the picturesSmoke, steel bridges and rivers of Pittsburgh

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