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
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The story behind these photographs of bridge jumpers could have had a happy ending. It was tragic instead.
Look at the picturesWhy there are no more rock concerts in Point State Park
The monetary loss of the tragedy was estimated at $1,000,000.
Look at the picturesTragic explosion on excursion steamer Island Queen
If you’re making a list of the toughest dudes in Pittsburgh history, Gus Brickner certainly has to be near the top.
Look at the picturesGus Brickner prepares to swim the icy Allegheny River