September 11, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Demolition of the Wabash Building

“With roof off, the workmen swarmed in and out of offices. Using crowbars and sledge hammers they pried and smashed.”

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August 24, 2012 / Events

Nikita Khruschev in Pittsburgh

Mr. Khrushchev met with workers at Mesta Machine Co. in West Homestead, where he famously gave his wristwatch to a worker in return for a cheap cigar.

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August 17, 2012 / People

Nate Smith, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Ewari ‘Ed’ Ellis in the ‘burgh

Before the first annual Black Solidarity Fair at the Civic Arena the greats meet on Boulevard of the Allies.

Look at the picturesNate Smith, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Ewari ‘Ed’ Ellis in the ‘burgh

August 14, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Twisted Carnegie Building

It was the first steel-framed skyscraper constructed in Pittsburgh.

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August 9, 2012 / Places and landmarks

1877 Point Bridge across the Mon

Fascinating history of the Point Bridge

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Downtown Pittsburgh

Demolition of the Wabash Building

Nikita Khruschev in Pittsburgh

Nate Smith, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Ewari ‘Ed’ Ellis in the ‘burgh

Twisted Carnegie Building

1877 Point Bridge across the Mon