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February 4, 2015 / Pittsburgh n'at

The construction of Pittsburgh’s Downtown subway

The T was 75 years in the making, and while it still doesn’t go as far as many Pittsburghers would like, it did help improve the city’s 20th century Downtown traffic headaches.

Look at the picturesThe construction of Pittsburgh’s Downtown subway

January 28, 2015 / Old crime

Pittsburgh bank robberies from the past

Bank robbery scenes: unrecognizable, wild and weird.

Look at the picturesPittsburgh bank robberies from the past

January 21, 2015 / Places and landmarks

The Hill District’s Irene Kaufmann Settlement

For immigrants in the Hill District, the place to be was the Irene Kaufmann Settlement.

Look at the picturesThe Hill District’s Irene Kaufmann Settlement

January 14, 2015 / Events

Hitler invades South Park

“He’s mean … He could turn a car over like an empty bucket if he wanted to.”

Look at the picturesHitler invades South Park

January 7, 2015 / Pittsburgh n'at

Pittsburgh’s fallout shelters

Allegheny County once nearly purchased a hole in the ground for $30,000.

Look at the picturesPittsburgh’s fallout shelters

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