Market Square. By looks of truck, it appears to be late-1940s-early-1950s.
November 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Market Square. By looks of truck, it appears to be late-1940s-early-1950s.
The Motortown Review, Syria Mosque, 30 Oct 1964
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The Motortown Review, Syria Mosque, 30 Oct 1964
Fundraising drive to boost Pittsburgh’s Bicentennial by placing a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, sixty-three years ago (17 Nov 1958)
November 18, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Fundraising drive to boost Pittsburgh’s Bicentennial by placing a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, sixty-three years ago (17 Nov 1958)
Pittsburgh’s 1st Light Up Night in 1960, kickoff of the Christmas season, and a huge shopping event for the big three department stores. 🎄
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Pittsburgh’s 1st Light Up Night in 1960, kickoff of the Christmas season, and a huge shopping event for the big three department stores. 🎄
63 years ago today - 17 Nov 1962, the Steelers unveiled their new insignia, the Steelmark logo belonging to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). The Steelmark was originally created for U.S. Steel in 1960 and turned over to the AISI for use widely in the steel industry.
November 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
63 years ago today - 17 Nov 1962, the Steelers unveiled their new insignia, the Steelmark logo belonging to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). The Steelmark was originally created for U.S. Steel in 1960 and turned over to the AISI for use widely in the steel industry.
The church & school properties were sold in 1917 and new buildings erected on Fernando Street, where they stood until demolished during Hill District redevelopment in 1959.
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The church & school properties were sold in 1917 and new buildings erected on Fernando Street, where they stood until demolished during Hill District redevelopment in 1959.
St. Peter’s Church was first Italian Roman Catholic church erected in Western PA. The congregation was organized in 1888 and St. Peter’s opened in 1892 at corner of Webster Ave & Tunnel St in the Hill. A new St. Peter’s Church was dedicated in 1911 at 1019 Forbes St, between Hooper & Magee Streets.
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
St. Peter’s Church was first Italian Roman Catholic church erected in Western PA. The congregation was organized in 1888 and St. Peter’s opened in 1892 at corner of Webster Ave & Tunnel St in the Hill. A new St. Peter’s Church was dedicated in 1911 at 1019 Forbes St, between Hooper & Magee Streets.
The Point, Summer 1954
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Point, Summer 1954
A 30-minute trip through Webster Avenue, Pittsburgh’s original Little Italy, Pittsburgh Weekly Gazette, 5 Aug 1905 🇮🇹
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A 30-minute trip through Webster Avenue, Pittsburgh’s original Little Italy, Pittsburgh Weekly Gazette, 5 Aug 1905 🇮🇹
Fifth Avenue High School, 1964
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Fifth Avenue High School, 1964
Fifth Avenue High School, 1964
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Fifth Avenue High School, 1964
Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade #106 in the books. The parade has run every year since 1919 and is one of the oldest and longest Vererans Day parades in the country. 🇺🇸
November 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade #106 in the books. The parade has run every year since 1919 and is one of the oldest and longest Vererans Day parades in the country. 🇺🇸
Election night, 4 Nov 1958 — 67 years ago today
November 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Election night, 4 Nov 1958 — 67 years ago today
Don Drusky was another downtown institution. With neatly printed double sandwich boards, he often protested U.S. Steel and the USW. Drusky rarely stood still long enough for people to read it all.
November 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Don Drusky was another downtown institution. With neatly printed double sandwich boards, he often protested U.S. Steel and the USW. Drusky rarely stood still long enough for people to read it all.
Street minister Ron Sicilia preached for years at Fifth Avenue & Smithfield Street. Whatever happened to him?
November 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Street minister Ron Sicilia preached for years at Fifth Avenue & Smithfield Street. Whatever happened to him?
Pete Flaherty campaigning for mayor of Pittsburgh in 1969
November 2, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Pete Flaherty campaigning for mayor of Pittsburgh in 1969
Nixon rally at Civic Arena - October 28, 1968
57 years ago yesterday
57 years ago yesterday
October 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Nixon rally at Civic Arena - October 28, 1968
57 years ago yesterday
57 years ago yesterday
Looking up Graeme St. towards Market Square from Fifth Ave.
October 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Looking up Graeme St. towards Market Square from Fifth Ave.
The Holiday House celebrated its 4th Anniversary this week in 1959
October 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The Holiday House celebrated its 4th Anniversary this week in 1959
Mar 1958 photo showing St. Peter’s Church and Epiphany Church behind. St. Peter’s was demolished in 1960 for Chatham Center.
October 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Mar 1958 photo showing St. Peter’s Church and Epiphany Church behind. St. Peter’s was demolished in 1960 for Chatham Center.
A final Christmas plea in 1959 to save St. Peter’s Church. It was demolished in 1960.
October 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A final Christmas plea in 1959 to save St. Peter’s Church. It was demolished in 1960.