October 19, 2012 / Places and landmarks

The Wabash Bridge

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.

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October 12, 2012 / Events

LBJ in PGH: “I am here to declare war on poverty”

“Pittsburgh welcomed the President and Mrs. Johnson, but the South Side loved him.”

Look at the picturesLBJ in PGH: “I am here to declare war on poverty”

October 4, 2012 / Events

Circus parade in Downtown Pittsburgh

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Look at the picturesCircus parade in Downtown Pittsburgh

October 4, 2012 / Events

Elephant gives baby once-over

“Come See Me at the Circus — Says Jumbo.”

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September 25, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Triumphant opening of Stanley Theater

When the Stanley Theater opened in February of 1928, admission to the silent film “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” was 65 cents.

Look at the picturesTriumphant opening of Stanley Theater