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 ... 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... 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... museumstuff.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 Revolution... visitpa.com
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... visitpa.com
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 hou... visitpa.com
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 wer... hmdb.org
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 Pittsbu... waymarking.com
Frick Art & Historical Center
The museum and its collections are the legacy of Helen Clay Frick, daughter of Henry Clay Frick, one of Americas greatest industrialists and art collectors. During your time at the ... museumsusa.org
Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
Created by Congress in 1996, the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area is committed to preserving, interpreting, and managing the historic, cultural, and natural resources related... museumstuff.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 s... cr.nps
Monongahela Incline - Pittsburgh, Pa
From the ASME web site: "As a practical conveyance during the horse-and-buggy era, the Monongahela Incline was one of seventeen built and operated in Pittsburgh in the last century.... waymarking.com
Senator John Heinz History Center
The Senator John Heinz History Center is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and the largest history museum in Pennsylvania. The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum is a museum ... visitpa.com
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 Hom... hmdb.org
August Wilson
Co-founder of Pittsburgh?s Black Horizon Theater and the author of a cycle of ten plays that have been hailed as a unique triumph in American literature. The plays cover each decade of th... hmdb.org
Braddock's Field
Known as the high tide of the Whiskey Rebellion, the rendezvous of militias from Pennsylvania's four western counties took place here, August 1-2, 1794. This was the largest armed resista... 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 an... 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 gat... hmdb.org