A Very Short History of Pittsburgh
WEBGeography comes first. Close upon the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, one gets a sense of westward flowing waters, but a map of Western Pennsylvania shows the Allegheny flowing south and the Monongahela north, almost at right angles to the Ohio. A fourth river, the Potomac, comes into play by bringing the coast … A Very Short History of Pittsburgh Read More »
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The Torch Is Passed - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBJun 28, 2019 · The next generation of the Mellon family has taken the reins of the largest grant-making organization in western Pennsylvania. Richard A. Mellon, 56, has been named chairman and chief executive officer of the Richard King Mellon Foundation and the R. K. Mellon Family Foundation, the boards of both foundations announced. He succeeds Seward Prosser Mellon, … The Torch Is Passed Read More »
Age of Population - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBPittsburgh’s population of residents age 65 is the largest among all benchmark regions, and is growing. From 2017 to 2018, the older population increased 0.5 percentage points from 19.5 to 20 percent. The region’s population of children under the age of 18, on the other hand, is the smallest among benchmark regions.
Skibo Castle: Andrew Carnegie’s Extraordinary Estate
WEBJan 27, 2020 · Skibo Castle, the estate Andrew Carnegie bought in 1899, is now open to members of the Carnegie Club. January 27, 2020. Turning into the long drive that leads to Skibo Castle, one can imagine what it was like for Andrew Carnegie to arrive at his Scottish home back in 1899.That was the year he purchased the estate, hoping his …
Date With Destiny - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBThe Washington & Jefferson football team had its work cut out for it on Jan. 2, 1922. The Presidents had gone unbeaten that year, taking on powerhouses such as Pittsburgh, West Virginia and Syracuse. They were invited to play the University of Detroit in a postseason matchup, and after winning that game, touted as a … Date With Destiny Read More »
A River Runs By It - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBMay 20, 2008 · This is the story of a thoroughly modern dilemma that was solved by a building erected in 1901 along the banks of the Allegheny River. More than a full century later, the Armstrong Cork Factory in the Strip District is bustling with life and assorted pursuits of happiness. The massive structure designed by Frederick John … A River Runs By It Read More »
John Fetterman, Public Servant - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBMar 23, 2018 · I was born in Reading, Pa., on Aug. 15, 1969. My parents, Karl and Susan Fetterman, were both only 19 years old at the time, so I was an “unplanned event.” But my mom and dad did get married and, as I matured and came to understand the circumstances surrounding my birth, the knowledge helped … John Fetterman, Public Servant Read More »
Roberto Clemente in Retrospect - Pittsburgh Quarterly
WEBRight: After his sudden death, Clemente was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973. September 27, 2021. he last time Roberto Clemente stepped up to home plate was on a field on Puerto Rico’s west coast where he was teaching boys to play baseball. Locals had coaxed him into taking a swing, and he obliged, hitting the ball out ...
1972: Triumph and Tragedy for Pittsburgh Sports Fans
WEBThe new decade had started off well for Pittsburgh sports fans. In January 1970, the Steelers used the top pick in the NFL draft to select Terry Bradshaw, a strong-armed quarterback from Louisiana Tech. Drawing comparisons to the comic strip character Ozark Ike, he looked to have the talent to lead the Same-Old-Steelers, after decades of mediocrity and failure, to an NFL championship.