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Pittsburgh


Pittsburgh is the second largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city itself had a population of 334,569, with 2,358,695 in the metropolitan area.

Pittsburgh is built at the confluence of three rivers (the Allegheny River, Monongahela River and the Ohio River), with the downtown area in the triangular portion of land formed by the rivers. The city is well known for its spectacular skyline of skyscrapers and bridges, the latter giving rise to two of its nicknames "The City of Bridges" and "The Bridge Capital".

As well as "The City of Bridges" and "The Bridge Capital", Pittsburgh also has a variety of other nicknames, including "City of Champions", "The 'Burgh" and "The College City". There are also nicknames linked to the city's industrial past such as "Iron City", "Steel City" and "Steel Town", and from the new industries that have arisen in the city such as "Roboburgh", which relates to Pittsburgh's growing robotics industry.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Attractions in Pittsburgh include: Here is some other information about Pittsburgh:
  • Probably the most famous educational institution in Pittsburgh is Carnegie Mellon University. Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1900.

  • Professional sports teams in Pittsburgh include the Major League Baseball team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the NFL American football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the NHL ice hockey team, the Pittsburgh Penguins.

  • Some of the major companies headquartered in Pittsburgh include Heinz, PPG Industries and U.S. Steel.

  • The main airport serving Pittsburgh is Pittsburgh International Airport.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
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Pittsburgh Penguins

 
 
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Artist: James Blakeway.
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Artist: Jerry Driendl.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
22.375" X 34"
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Pittsburgh Steelers

 
 
Steelers Super Tickets
24" X 36"
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Artist: Andy Wenner.
Steelers Super Tickets

 
 
Steelers Helmet -Fathead
51" X 57"
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Steelers Helmet -Fathead

 
 
World Series, Pittsburgh, 1960
28.0625" X 22.0625"
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Artist: George Silk.
World Series, Pittsburgh, 1960

 
 
Pittsburgh
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Artist: Jerry Driendl.
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Artist: Jerry Driendl.
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Benny Goodman Orchestra at the Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1936
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Artist: Dennis Loren.
Benny Goodman Orchestra at the Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1936

 
 
Pittsburg Steelers Super Bowl XL Champions
24" X 36"
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Pittsburg Steelers Super  Bowl XL Champions

 
 
Pittsburgh Steelers - Super Bowl Champs
14" X 11"
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Pittsburgh Steelers - Super Bowl Champs

 
 
Ben Roethlisberger -Fathead
34" X 79"
Wall Decal
Ben Roethlisberger -Fathead

 
 
Hines Ward -Fathead
38" X 79"
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Hines Ward -Fathead

 
 
Roberto Clemente
36" X 12"
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Roberto Clemente

 
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Here are a few books about Pittsburgh that you might enjoy reading:

Pennsylvania's Forbes Trail: Gateways and Getaways along the Legendary Route from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

By Burton K. Kummerow

Taylor Trade Publishing
Paperback (208 pages)

Pennsylvania s Forbes Trail: Gateways and Getaways along the Legendary Route from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh
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The story of the Forbes Campaign, one of the most dramatic and significant chapters of the French and Indian War, unfolds vividly in Pennsylvania's Forbes Trail, a new book published as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of Pittsburgh. The book takes an engaging approach, combining gripping history with tools to help contemporary travelers discover historic sites, the great outdoors and family attractions along the trail today.

Insiders' Guide to Pittsburgh, 3rd (Insiders' Guide Series)

By Jenn Phillips & Evan M. Pattak

Insiders' Guide
Paperback (480 pages)

Insiders  Guide to Pittsburgh, 3rd (Insiders  Guide Series)
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Take an architectural walking tour of Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, discover an array of cultural and entertainment amenities, and enjoy almost any kind of food, thanks to Pittsburgh's diverse ethnic population. Includes an in-depth chapter on Western Pennsylvania's many colleges and universities.

Pittsburgh Then and Now (Then & Now)

By Walter C. Kidney

Thunder Bay Press
Hardcover (144 pages)

Pittsburgh Then and Now (Then & Now)
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As part of the popular Then and Now Series, Pittsburgh is celebrated with archival photographs shown alongside specially commissioned contemporary images of the same scene. We find that the evolution of Pittsburgh over the last century has produced a compact urban landscape of older buildings blended with more recent architectural development. Downtown, the office blocks are still punctuated by traces of Pittsburgh's industrial heritage—the so-called "sliver" warehouses—mingling with the conveniences of modern city life. Over 100 photographs are featured in this amazing view of a fascinating city.

Easy Finder Pittsburgh: Local Street Detail (Rand McNally Easyfinder)

By Navigation Technologies Corporation

Rand McNally & Company
Map (1 pages)

Easy Finder Pittsburgh: Local Street Detail (Rand McNally Easyfinder)
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60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh: and Surrounding Counties (60 Hikes - Menasha Ridge)

By Donna Ruff

Menasha Ridge Press
Paperback (288 pages)

60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh: and Surrounding Counties (60 Hikes - Menasha Ridge)
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From a city of smokestacks to a city of culture, technology, and trees, Pittsburgh's revitalized city parks, abundant state parks, tranquil state forests, and enhanced riverfronts offer endless opportunities to hike and explore. 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh has something for explorers of every ability and interest. Diverse hikes include Frick Park, which can be combined with a visit to the Frick Art and Historical Center (free); Ohiopyle State Park, with views of the beautiful Youghiogheny River and Cucumber Falls; Beechwood Farms, where kids and adults can opt to participate in nature programs and walks; and Mt. Davis Natural Area, where hikers can stand on the highest point in Pennsylvania. History buffs will love Bushy Run and its museum and other historical site/hike combinations. Those seeking solitude will relish time spent walking in lovely Todd Sanctuary or one of the scenic and tranquil destinations of Forbes State Forest. Beautiful river, lake, waterfall, mountain, wildflower, and historical walks are all in your backyard. From the city's riverbanks to the Laurel Highland mountains of the south and southwest to the lakes and meadows of the north and northwest, every hiker will find trails to their liking in 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Street Map

By GM Johnson & Associates Ltd.

GM Johnson & Associates Ltd.
Released: 2007-03-01
Map (1 pages)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Street Map
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Seeing Pittsburgh

By Barringer Fifield

University of Pittsburgh Press
Paperback (200 pages)

Seeing Pittsburgh
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A guidebook of 12 walking & driving tours that highlights historical facts and architecture in the city of Pittsburgh.

Seeing Pittsburgh interprets Pittsburgh not as a mere collection of buildings, but as the result of human will, imagination, idealism, and, at times, foolishness. It will enchant visitors, take natives to places they've never been, and offer a fresh perspective on a great American city.

Pittsburgh invites walking far more than most American citites, and Fifield has organized the downtown itineraries into walking tours. For the others, you will need a car--at least for long stretches--but sections of each tour can be walked. The driving portion of the itineraries is easier to follow if the drive has a navigator or has plotted the route ahead of time. Neighborhood maps are included here, but a current city street map is an essential tool. Most of the tours can be completed in one morning or afternoon outing.

Quick Escapes Pittsburgh : 25 Weekend Getaways from the Steel City

By Michelle Pilecki

GPP Travel
Paperback (304 pages)

Quick Escapes Pittsburgh : 25 Weekend Getaways from the Steel City
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Too much work? Too much worry? Need a change of scene? - Get out of town!

Twenty-five great minivacations take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city: sample a range of visual and performing arts, attend unique lectures and classes, or go boating, swimming, and fishing on the Chautauqua escape; visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, tour the trendy Warehouse district, and stroll through a Costa Rican cloud forest at the Botanical Garden on the Cleveland escape; view breathtaking scenery along the New River Gorge National River, tour a former coal mine, and explore one of the best small arts towns in America on the downstate West Virginia escape.

Information at your fingertips includes detailed route maps, travel directions, destination highlights, activities for morning, afternoon, and evening, choice restaurants, picnic sites, and lodgings, special events and festivals, shopping, and local sources of information.

City Smart: Pittsburgh

By Doina Locke

Avalon Travel Publishing
Paperback (208 pages)

City Smart: Pittsburgh
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From "Gateway to the West" to the "Iron City," Pittsburgh is a town that worked its way up to "Most Livable City." Pittsburgh has rebuilt itself into a center of high technology and world-class culture, with fine dining, top-class entertainment, and vast parks. Ideal for newcomers and locals alike, City-Smart(tm) will show readers the hotspots and cool spots of this impressive city.

Pennsylvania's Covered Bridges: A Complete Guide

By Benjamin D. Evans

University of Pittsburgh Press
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Pennsylvania s Covered Bridges: A Complete Guide
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