Duquesne Incline
Historic Landmark The Duquesne Incline - 1877Built by Samuel Diescher, Engineer for Kirk Bigham & Associates Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation hmdb.org
Point State Park
- Point State Park is a designated National Historic Landmark after a rebuilding project which began from a deteriorated commercial slum. Today, visitors walk along paved promenades on the riverfront and to overlooks for d... wildernet.com
Fort Pitt Museum
One of the most important sites of the French and Indian War, this museum tells the story of the fight for control of North America.Located in Point State Park, at the convergence of three great rivers, the museum i... americanheritage.com
Allegheny County Fairgrounds
Designed by famed architect Henry Hobson Richardson, the Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail complex is the most lasting symbol of Allegheny County. Completed in 1888, the architecture is considered a classic examp... americanheritage.com
Forbes Field Historic Site
The first all steel and concrete ballpark in the nation, Forbes Field was home to the Pirates, site of four World Series in 1909, 1925, 1927, & 1960 and two All-Star games. Hosted the Homestead Grays, Steelers, and Pitt Panther... hmdb.org
Bost Building
This building possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. This was the headquarters of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steelworkers at the time of the Homestead Strike. ... hmdb.org
Forks Of The Ohio
(Right side of entrance) Forks of the Ohio Fort Pitt Block House has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America (Left side... hmdb.org
Mckeesport Heritage Center
The museum consists of six rooms with numerous displays of local memorabilia, including old photographs. The research center has archival resources such as newspapers and materials related to local schools, churches... americanheritage.com
Fort Duquesne
This marks the exact site of Fort Duquesne, built by the French in 1754 The Fort was destroyed by the French on the approach of the English Army in 1758 hmdb.org
University Of Pittsburgh
First institution of higher education west of the Alleghenies and north of the Ohio River. Founded in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, it became the Western University of Pennsylvania in 1819. Present name was adopted in 1908. hmdb.org
Henry John Heinz Grave Site
Henry John Heinz, Ketchup Magnate. At 8 years old he began peddling surplus home-grown vegetables to neighbors; by 1860 he was making three wagon deliveries of his vegetables a week to Pittsburgh grocers. In 1869 he forme... findagrave.com
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Built on lowlands here in 1792. Birth of the iron industry in the Pittsburgh region. It made stove and grate castings. Closed about a year later due to lack of ore and wood. hmdb.org
Stephen Foster Grave Site
Composer. He was America's first great songwriter. Many of his songs are still well-known more than 150 years after their composition. His first hit, "Oh! Susanna" (1846), became the anthem of the California Gold Rush. Fo... findagrave.com
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Founded 1776, in the Old Stone Manse in South Park, by Rev. John McMillan, pioneer minister and educator. It is the mother of five nearby churches and has given its name to the community. In the cemetery, 14 Revolutionary War s... hmdb.org