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September 12, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Lobby of the Nixon Theater shortly before its doors closed

Nixon Theatre: “Memories of almost half a century slip into the shadows…”

Look at the picturesLobby of the Nixon Theater shortly before its doors closed

September 11, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Wabash Railroad Station and Building

Built at the intersection of Liberty Ave and Ferry St, currently known as Stanwix St, the building served as a station of the Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway.

Look at the picturesWabash Railroad Station and Building

September 11, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Demolition of the Wabash Building

“With roof off, the workmen swarmed in and out of offices. Using crowbars and sledge hammers they pried and smashed.”

Look at the picturesDemolition of the Wabash Building

September 10, 2012 / Sports

Byron “Whizzer” White

After the 1938 season, White quit football and headed to Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.

Look at the picturesByron “Whizzer” White

September 7, 2012 / Events

Rwandan Hutu refugees move along a highway in Tanzania, 1996

“It was a very difficult photo to get…”

Look at the picturesRwandan Hutu refugees move along a highway in Tanzania, 1996

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