The imposing stone courthouse and jail Henry Hobson Richardson designed for Allegheny County is considered one of the architect’s most inspired buildings.
Look at the picturesThe Allegheny County Courthouse turns 125
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The letter, written in precise script, is now held at the Heinz History Center’s Detre Library and Archives.
Look at the picturesAt Gettysburg, ‘it was horrible-horrible-horrible’
They laughed with giddy abandon, flung their arms around each other and made silly jokes.
Look at the picturesFormer enemies come together at Gettysburg
How Mary Elizabeth Croghan became Mary Schenley and one of the city’s greatest benefactors is a tale from 1842.
Look at the picturesThe shocking and romantic life of Mary Schenley