Allegheny County Jail - Pittsburgh, Pa
From a sign outside the courthouse: ”Chislett’s Courthouse 1841-1882 In 1841 the second Allegheny County Courthouse was erected on Grant's Hill, a more prominent site than the Market Square location of the f... waymarking.com
Duquesne Incline Railway - Pittsburgh, Pa, Usa
Pittsburgh is well known for its funiculars. According to the brochure produced by the local section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) there were at one time 17 such inclines in Pittsburgh. Currently,... waymarking.com
Fort Pitt Block House Museum
The Fort Pitt Block House is Pittsburgh's oldest architectural landmark and the oldest authenticated structure west of the Allegheny Mountains. Constructed in 1764, the Block House is the only surviving element of Fort P... museumstuff.com
Martin R. Delany - Pittsburgh, Pa
According to the Explore Pennsylvania History website (visit link) "Delany was active in Pittsburgh's Underground Railroad. He worked closely with other prominent members of Pittsburgh's abolitionist movement, including R... waymarking.com
Point State Park
Located at the tip of Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle, Point State Park was designated a National Historic Landmark for the role it played during the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War and the nation's expansion into ... visitpa.com
Bost Building
Between June 29 and November 21, 1892, much of the nation followed the events of a labor strike outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that pitted the Carnegie Steel Company against one of the strongest labor unions at the time. Durin... cr.nps
Forbes Field
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
Kennywood
Just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, there exists an amusement park that, after over a hundred seasons, has matured into a world-renown blend of carefully-preserved history and world-class modern-day thrills; of a c... coaster-net.com
Davis Island Lock And Dam
Below this bridge was the first lock and dam built (1878-1885) on the Ohio River. This was the world's largest movable dam yet constructed, and included the world's first rolling lock gate and widest lock chamber. Built and ope... hmdb.org
Bethel A.m.e. Church
Among the earliest (c.1820) African American congregations located west of the Susquehanna River. The site of Underground Railroad activity. Abolitionists John Peck and John B. Vashon were members. A.M.E. national Bishops Danie... hmdb.org
Allegheny Observatory
Although it's an important research tool for the University of Pittsburgh, the Allegheny Observatory is available for public tours by appointment between April and October. An open house is held once a year. On clear nights,... visitpa.com
Shadyside Iron Furnace
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
Seventh Street Bridge
Built in 1926, the Seventh Street Bridge is one of three identical suspension bridges spanning the Allegheny River. visitpa.com
Ninth Street Bridge
Historic Landmark Ninth Street Bridge Department of Public Works, Allegheny County, Engineers hmdb.org
Sixteenth Street Bridge
Sixteenth Street Bridge H.G. Balcom, Engineer; Warren & Wetmore, Architects hmdb.org
Allegheny Cemetery
After its incorporation in 1844, 100 acres were purchased and the first interment took place in 1845. Today, Allegheny Cemetery encompasses 300 acres with over 15 miles of roadways. Of that 300 acres, over 100 acres remain f... visitpa.com
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
Bayernhof Museum
the latter part of his life, Charles Brown III developed a passion for collecting old, rare automatic musical instruments. That collection is now part of the Bayernhof Museum. His collection is displayed in almost every r... museumsusa.org