[close] As an important port at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, home to a leading university, and once the producer of nearly half the nation's steel, Pittsburgh traces its history deep into the nation s past.
The images collected in Historic Photos of Pittsburgh combine to form a remarkable portrait of this <Q>City of Bridges</Q>. Included here are vignettes and early views of trolley cars, the Allegheny Conservatory, Diamond Market, the Western Pennsylvania Exposition buildings, Straub Brewing, the Strip District, the grading of Grant's Hill, Forbes Field, the Point, the Flood of 1936, construction of the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh, and countless other subjects.
In stunning black-and-white photography, this handsome coffee-table book details the historical growth of Pittsburgh from its early days up to recent times. Spanning two centuries and nearly 200 images, the book follows the growth of this history-rich city, offering a compelling look into the past for any longtime resident and every history buff of Pittsburgh. [close]