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August 31, 2012 / Events

Henry A. Wallace vs. Harry Truman in Pittsburgh

Mr. Wallace was not received hospitably, as he was bombarded by “a ‘shower’ of fresh eggs” during the speech.

Look at the picturesHenry A. Wallace vs. Harry Truman in Pittsburgh

August 31, 2012 / Events

Candidate Henry Wallace campaigns in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Press argued, “This newspaper can see no merit in Mr. Wallace’s candidacy.”

Look at the picturesCandidate Henry Wallace campaigns in Pittsburgh

August 30, 2012 / Events

Allegheny Cemetery grave diggers in walkout

This gateway to the Allegheny Cemetery is one of only three surviving structures built by John Chislett

Look at the picturesAllegheny Cemetery grave diggers in walkout

August 29, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Edgar Thompson Steel Works in Braddock

This is the picture of industrial activity throughout the Pittsburgh district during WWII

Look at the picturesEdgar Thompson Steel Works in Braddock

August 28, 2012 / Events

CIO convention takes place in Pittsburgh

There was a lot of tension at the Committee for Industrial Organization.

Look at the picturesCIO convention takes place in Pittsburgh

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