Local History
The best books about Pittsburgh architecture. A reading list for anyone interested in learning more about the buildings, bridges and cemeteries in Pittsburgh.
From sculpture to sports, there is a lot of history you can explore in Oakland without stepping foot into a museum or library.
You might not guess it by looking at it, but this painting created an uproar that rippled through the highest levels of Parisian society. Its unveiling in 1884 was met with such disdain that the painter fled in shame to London, and the subject’s mother begged for the portrait to be removed from the highest-profile art exhibition at which it was displayed.
Meet Charles Succop, a local historian who features lots of Pittsburgh history on his three Instagram accounts: @pghthenandnow, @pittsburghistory (the H is deliberately missing) and @hiddenhousespgh.
It’s been 100 years since women received the right to vote; in this episode, we learn about some notable Pittsburgh history.
There are six national parks located less than two hours from Downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburghers can visit some national historic sites in a day trip.
While cleaning out his father’s house, Rich Condon found a wedding dress from 1937 and was able to return it to the daughter of the bride.
From Forbes Field to french fries, a brief look at the (foot) long history of “The Dirty O” (also known as Essie’s Original Hot Dog Shop)
This local nonprofit has been making no-interest loans since 1886. The Hebrew Free Loan Association’s coronavirus loan offers $5000 at 0% interest.
Rich Condon aka Civil War Pittsburgh tells us about the time the city shut down all of its businesses during the Civil War.