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March 11, 2013 / Events

Butcher’s Run Flood devastates O’Hara Street in 1874

This portion of Spring Garden Avenue was known as O’Hara Street, and it was at the center of a densely packed portion of Allegheny City.

Look at the picturesButcher’s Run Flood devastates O’Hara Street in 1874

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