Head east along Penn Avenue and you can’t miss one of Pittsburgh’s architectural wonders.
History
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Gulf Tower is one of Downtown Pittsburgh’s most distinct office buildings. Completed in 1932, the 40-story, Art Deco-style building at …
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The Allegheny Observatory, established in 1859, is an astronomical research institution and part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy …
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Completed in 1888, The Allegheny County Courthouse is one of Pittsburgh’s most distinctive and historic buildings. Boston architect Henry Hobson …
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Memorial Day, as most schoolchildren know, is the “official” start of summer (can you say, “Kennywood is open?”).
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If you love burnt almond torte and fresh bread, you’re in luck. Even though Mancini’s has left its Market Square …
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There’s nothing like Union Station (or The Pennsylvanian – depends who you ask) in Pittsburgh. One of the city’s oldest …
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In 1929, the Grant Building towered over its namesake street. Once the tallest Steel City skyscraper, it cost $5.5 million …
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Situated directly beside PPG Place, it’s easy to overlook Pittsburgh’s second-oldest building: the Burke Building.
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One of the many qualities that make downtown Pittsburgh unique is its rich history. Nineteenth-century buildings sit nestled among sleek …