Downtown was underwater: The Triangle was swept by unprecedented flood.
Look at the picturesThe Great St. Patrick’s Day Flood of 1936
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When the flood of March 1907 deluged the city at the confluence of three rivers, Pittsburg was spelled without its h.
Look at the picturesRecord flood inundates Pittsburgh in 1907
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
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