In 1935, Pittsburgh was still a city of “sweat and gold,” smoky and burgeoning with economic activity.
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The rail cars were from the Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal Railroad, an ill-fated venture by George Jay Gould to compete with the Pennsylvania Railroad in Pittsburgh.
Check out this fascinating YouTube video of FDR visiting Pittsburgh in 1940.
Look at the picturesPresident Roosevelt visits Pittsburgh in 1939
On the front of the “Dream Backfield” envelope is stamped this admonition: “Do not allow anyone to use these without consulting management.”
Look at the picturesWhen the Pitt Panthers were a national powerhouse