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March 6, 2013 / Events

Why there are no more rock concerts in Point State Park

The story behind these photographs of bridge jumpers could have had a happy ending. It was tragic instead.

Look at the picturesWhy there are no more rock concerts in Point State Park

March 4, 2013 / People

Beauty queen Henrietta Leaver

Pennsylvania has sent many candidates to the Miss America Pageant, but only one woman ever claimed the crown.

Look at the picturesBeauty queen Henrietta Leaver

March 1, 2013 / Events

Tension, arrests during Pittsburgh’s 1950s department store strike

We found in our files several dozen photographs made during the department store strike of 1953-55.

Look at the picturesTension, arrests during Pittsburgh’s 1950s department store strike

February 27, 2013 / People

Fred Rogers and his puppet detente

Once known as “the nicest person on television,” Mr. Rogers touched millions of lives.

Look at the picturesFred Rogers and his puppet detente

February 25, 2013 / People

George Westinghouse: entrepreneur and innovator

Niagara Falls was the scene of triumph for George Westinghouse in 1896.

Look at the picturesGeorge Westinghouse: entrepreneur and innovator

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