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October 10, 2014 / Places and landmarks

The George Westinghouse Bridge, Pittsburgh’s engineering marvel

We never truly understood how awe-inspiring the span must have been to Pittsburghers in the early 1930s.

Look at the picturesThe George Westinghouse Bridge, Pittsburgh’s engineering marvel

October 8, 2014 / Sports

Tom Barrasso, a legendary goaltender

In our archive, folders with Barrasso’s images do not bleed black and gold, they are mostly black and white.

Look at the picturesTom Barrasso, a legendary goaltender

October 6, 2014 / Places and landmarks

Views of Pittsburgh’s government buildings not often seen

Questioned at first, Allegheny County’s administration building and its neighbor, the City-County Building, are landmarks today.

Look at the picturesViews of Pittsburgh’s government buildings not often seen

October 3, 2014 / Places and landmarks

Hazelwood residents’ battle for Glenwood Bridge

Construction of a new Glenwood Bridge had begun in 1960 but was moving at a glacial pace.

Look at the picturesHazelwood residents’ battle for Glenwood Bridge

October 1, 2014 / Events

Oliver High School gets out of control

Windows were broken. Tables overturned. Pieces of broken glass crunched under the feet of investigators trying to figure out what happened.

Look at the picturesOliver High School gets out of control

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