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July 18, 2014 / Pittsburgh n'at

After a near disaster, saving pieces of Pittsburgh history

We faced a crisis Wednesday morning.

Look at the picturesAfter a near disaster, saving pieces of Pittsburgh history

July 16, 2014 / Places and landmarks

Climbing the ‘world’s largest crane’

A massive, 333-foot crane had been brought in to assist with the construction of a Hilton Hotel.

Look at the picturesClimbing the ‘world’s largest crane’

July 14, 2014 / Pittsburgh n'at

Pittsburgh’s pawn shops

During the first half of the 20th century, many Pittsburgh neighborhoods included this type of business.

Look at the picturesPittsburgh’s pawn shops

July 11, 2014 / Places and landmarks

Brady Street Bridge blowup

In 1963, PennDOT announced plans for a replacement. So what happened during the next 10 years? Bureaucracy.

Look at the picturesBrady Street Bridge blowup

July 9, 2014 / Places and landmarks

Woodville State Hospital’s rise and fall

In 1991, Gov. Robert P. Casey announced his plan to close the facility. A year later, it was empty.

Look at the picturesWoodville State Hospital’s rise and fall

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