Local History
During a change of mayors, Ajax Jones held the keys to the city for 3 days
Born in Arthursville (now known as the Hill District) Ajax Jones served under 9 different mayors in Pittsburgh
While many know of Louis’ accomplishments on stage, little is known about his personal life. Louis was married four times, his first marriage occurring when he was only 17 years old. However, it was his fourth and final marriage, to Lucille Wilson Armstrong, that was his longest. This was the relationship that would define Louis’ life.
Historic building that hosted the first Kennedy-Nixon debate remains central to McKeesport’s new downtown revival plans.
For him, history is not just about preserving the past, it is about the progress and the future of the community
Working from home, chronicling his front porch adventures, Rick Sebak has been keeping busy during the pandemic.
Sue Morris Brings Pittsburgh’s Untold History Online
Brush up on your local lore, impress your friends, win at trivia
Past meets the present // we chatted with the Pitt grad behind @vintagepgh to celebrate the ultimate Pittsburgh throwback Instagram account.
If you fell asleep in history class lectures, we promise these interviews are a bit more exciting