Title:
Pittsburgh Incline
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen PM 1939 Oct-24
Description:
The only incline in the world with a curve
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Title:
East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
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Title:
Skyline Of Business Section From Grandview Park At Night
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
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Title:
Washington High School
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Most modern school. Has a great history for scholastic and athletic achievements amongst its students
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Title:
Fort Pitt Hotel
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), White Border unused
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Title:
Bird's Eye View Of Schenley Park Section
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back PM 1915 Mar-15
Description:
Bird's Eye View of Schenley Park Section showing Schenley Hotel, Base Ball Stadium. University Buildings, Soldiers Monument. Cathedral and Technical Schools, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title:
Looking Down Castle Shannon Incline S. S
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Montefiore Hospital
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
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Title:
Pennsylvania Railroad Station
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
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Title:
Scene In A. M. Byers Co. Plant
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
Description:
This white hot sponge ball of wrought iron. Made in Pittsburgh in the world's largest wrought iron mill, weighs 8,000 pounds. It is compacted into a bloom fourteen inches square by means of a 900 ton electrically driven press - the largest press of its kind ever built.
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Title:
St. Paul's Cathedral
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This beautiful roman Catholic Church, situated in Oakland, is the head church of the Pittsburgh diocese. It is one of the many fine buildings which makes this district one of the beauty spots of Pittsburgh.
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Title:
Gulf Building
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The highest structure in Pittsburgh and one of the tallest buildings outside of New York. At the top of the building is the world's largest weather signal, which can be seen day or night from many miles around. The promenade deck on the 38th floor affords an excellent view of the city and is open free to the public. Part of the Federal Building and Post-Office can be seen in the foreground.
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Title:
Stephen C. Foster Memorial
Linen unused
Description:
One of Pennsylvania's Beauty Monuments. Pittsburgh's Composer, Stephen Collins Foster, to whose memory Pitt has built a building. New Stephen Collins Foster Memorial on the Cathedral of Learning Plot in Oakland.
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Title:
Equitable Plaza, Gateway Center
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
A most unusual two acre garden spot, containing more than 90 varieties of trees, plus hundreds of shrubs and flowers. Built atop a 3-level underground parking garage.
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Title:
Heinz Memorial Chapel
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This beautiful French Gothic Structure with its exquisite stained glass windows occupies a portion of the ground on the Cathedral of Learning Campus, opposite the Mellon Institute. An architectural gem costing a million dollars and seating 400.
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Title:
Fountain Greater Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The entrance to the $10 million Terminal Building of the Greater Pittsburgh Airport is graced by a Memorial Fountain, dedicated to the heroes of all wars.
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Title:
Point State Park
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Point State Park and Many of the principal buildings in downtown, Pittsburgh. Dwarfed in the shadows of the trees, on the right, is the historically famous Block House; all that remains of the original Fort Pitt.
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Title:
Public Auditorium
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This all-purpose sports arena, convention hall and auditorium-theater, built at a cost of 22-million dollars, is one of America's engineering wonders. The huge stainless steel roof, weighing more than 3,653 tons, can be rolled back in two and one-half minutes, for open-air events such as operettas.
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Title:
Conservatory Aviary, West Park
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This Aviary is an entirely new concept in bird exhibition, where 250 birds are at liberty to fly in freedom among tropical vegetation with no intervention of physical barriers. This affords the visitor an opportunity to see and study tropical birds in a naturalistic setting unobstructed by screens, wire or glass.
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Title:
University Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Forty-two story Cathedral of Learning is the tallest school building in the world. It is located on the Pittsburgh campus in the heart of the Oakland Civic Center
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Title:
Buhl Planetarium And Institute
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Sky dramas, school shows, hobby shows, demonstration lectures and skyline tours plus exhibits on the workings of many branches of science are included in the year round activities of this three-million dollar institute of popular science and its 485 seat theater of the stars.
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Title:
Greater Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
A small part of Pittsburgh's world famous airport showing the observation deck and three giant airliners in the foreground. The airport was built at a cost exceeding thirty three million dollars and is one of the largest and most modern in the world
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Title:
The Hunt Library, Carnegie Institute of Technology
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The five-story library, gift of Mr. And Mrs. Roy A. Hunt, houses the graduate and undergraduate collection of books in Engineering, Science, Fine Arts, and the Humanities. The beautiful Penthouse is the home of the world famous Rachel McMasters Miller Hunt Botanical Library.
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Title:
Three Rivers Stadium
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Appropriately named because it is situated at the junction of the Allegheny. Monongahela and Ohio Rivers. Home of Pittsburgh Steelers and the scene of many special events
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Title:
Desoto Avenue, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
View showing Desoto Avenue with entrance to stadium in background
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Title:
Equitable Plaza, Gateway Center
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
A most unusual two acre garden spot, containing more than 90 varieties of trees, plus hundreds of shrubs and flowers. Built atop a 3-level underground parking garage.
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Title:
Mellon Square
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1970 Jul-29
Description:
A section of the park showing the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in the right background. This magnificent acre of greenery has brought into the heart of the Golden Triangle the majestic beauty of trees and shrubs, erupting fountains and cascades accented by multi-colored lights at night. Under the park are six parking levels providing space for one thousand automobiles.
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Title:
Phipps Conservatory, Schenley Park
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
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Title:
Three Rivers Stadium
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Three Rivers Stadium, the nation's finest, Pittsburgh, Pa. New home of the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Team; the Pittsburgh Steelers Football Team and the scene of many other special events.
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Title:
Allegheny County Soldiers Memorial
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
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Title:
Mellon Park
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
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Title:
Mellon Square
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
An acre of greenery in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, with a six-level underground parking garage providing space for one-thousand auto mobiles. The park is brilliantly lit at night and features cascades and erupting fountains. The combined park and underground parking garage cost $7,800,000. A gift of $4,300,000 from three Mellon family foundation made the project possible.
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Title:
United Airlines Jet And Greater, Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
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Title:
Carlton House Hotel
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The new Pittsburgh is a wonderful city. Completely Air conditioned Built to be the Best Hotel in the world
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Title:
Gateway Center Buildings And Golden Triangles
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Gateway Center Buildings and Golden Triangle as seen from the Fort Pitt Bridge
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Title:
Greetings From Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
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Title:
Golden Triangle
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Looking west from the top of the Gulf Building. Here at the Point can be seen the Allegheny and the Monongahela rivers joining together to form the Ohio River
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Title:
Golden Triangle
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1954 Apr-00
Description:
Looking west from the top of the Gulf Building. Here at the Point can be seen the Allegheny and the Monongahela rivers joining together to form the Ohio River
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Title:
Greater Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
View showing airport tower and one of the many jet planes loading passengers for destinations throughout U.S.A
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Title:
Gateway Center
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Adjoining Point Park is a 23-acre commercially-constructed district to feature nine skyscrapers. When the project is completed, it will give Pittsburgh the most scenic and the most modern shopping and business Center in the world. The buildings are designated by numbers. This building is No. 2 at 140 Stanwix St. Among the important Tenants occupying this building are The National Supply Co., the Peoples Natural Gas Co. and The Follansbee Steel Co.,
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Title:
Mellon Park
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, it is surrounded by the Alcoa Bldg., U. S. Steel Bldg., Penn-Sheraton Hotel and the Oliver Building.
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Title:
Gateway Center
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
On 23 acres adjacent to Point State Park, rise the four stainless steel skyscrapers occupied as headquarters by such industrial giants as Jones & Laughlin Steel, Westinghouse Electric, Pittsburgh Plate Glass and National Supply. To the left of the picture can be seen the new Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel, while on the right is the State Office Building.
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Title:
Grand View-Ship Hotel, U. S. 30
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The Only Steamboat in the mountains in U. S. 17 miles West of Bedford. Pa. 80 miles East of Pittsburgh, Pa. Grand View Point Hotel at the most beautiful spot in U. S. Summit of Allegheny Mts. 17 miles west of Bedford, Pa. on Historic Lincoln Highway, overlooking 3 states and 7 counties. Elevation 2, 464 feet.
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Title:
Buhl Planetarium
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1954 May-11
Description:
The most modern and best equipped in the world. This institution provides entertainment for thousands in its institute of Popular Science and Theater of the Stars
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Title:
Public Auditorium
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The World's largest moveable dome, as seen from the visitors observation promenade deck atop the Gulf Building. This all-purpose sports arena, convention hall and auditorium-theater, built at a cost of 22-million dollars is one of America's engineering wonders. The huge stainless steel roof, weighing more than 3,653 tons, can be rolled back in two and one-half minutes, for open-air events such as operettas.
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Title:
Carnegie Institute And Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Combining under one roof - Carnegie Museum, with over 5 million natural history and anthropological specimens; Department of Fine Arts, with a growing collection of contemporary paintings and halls of Architecture, Sculpture and Decorative Arts; Music Hall, where free organ recitals are given, and the Central Carnegie Library with special sections on technology, art and music.
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Title:
Greater Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Greater Pittsburgh Airport from over the wing of a DC8 Jet
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Title:
Pittsburgh's New Civic Auditorium
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This ultra-modern structure was built at a cost of twenty-two million dollars. It occupies 95 acres on Lower Hill in downtown Pittsburgh. Its varied schedule of activities include prize fights, circus, ice follies, wrestling, home shows, civic light opera and conventions. It also is the home of the Pittsburgh Hornets (hockey) and the Pittsburgh Rens (basketball).
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Title:
Distinctive Dormitory Towers, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
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Title:
Fort Pitt Bridge
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Spanning the Monongahela River and linking the Penn-Lincoln Parkway West with Pittsburgh's historic point and Gateway Center, is the realization of a dream of 35 years. The Bridge is a double-deck tied arch, the first of its kind in the world and one of the few bridges leading directly into a tunnel.
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Title:
Retreatants Lounge
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
St. Paul of the cross retreat house Passionist fathers
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Title:
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf At Edgewood
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The beautiful Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf at Edgewood, Pittsburgh, Pa. Established 1869, more than 4300 boys and girls from Western Pennsylvania with hearing impairments have been educated at this school.
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Title:
Gateway Center
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1957 Jan-15
Description:
Adjoining Point Park is a 23 - acre commercially constructed district to feature nine skyscrapers. When the project is completed, it will give Pittsburgh the most scenic and the most modern shopping and business Center in the world. The buildings are designated by numbers. This building is No. 3 at 401 Liberty Ave. Among the important tenants occupying this building are Westinghouse and Jones & Laughlin Steel Co.,
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Title:
Kennywood
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
"Coaster Capital of the World" The world's "ultimate coaster", as it was acclaimed in the New York Times, is the Thunderbolt at Kennywood. This King of the Coasters is one of four at Kennywood, more than any other park in the United States.
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Title:
Smithfield Street At Night
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Smithfield Street at night looking North to the Alcoa Building. Steps to Mellon Park can be seen in the foreground
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Title:
United States Steel Building
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Giant, 64 story, United States Steel Building.
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Title:
Gulf Building
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The highest structure in Pittsburgh and one of the tallest buildings outside of New York. At the top of the building is the world's largest weather signal, which can be seen day or night from many miles around. The promenade deck on the 38th floor affords an excellent view of the city and is open free to the public. Part of the Federal Building and Post-Office can be seen in the foreground.
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Title:
Student Chapel And Chapel Court, Duquesne University
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The student chapel, adjoining "old Main", was dedicated in 1895. The Chapel Court, ad green oasis on the Bluff overlooking downtown Pittsburgh, commands a view of some famous skyscrapers.
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Title:
The Beautifully Modern Public Health Building, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
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Title:
Buhl Planetarium
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This million dollar institute of popular science and "Theatre of the Stars" is a unique source of education and entertainment to the many thousands who visit it annually. One of only six in the United States it is the most modern and the most completely equipped in the world. Here one may see permanent exhibits showing the workings of many branches of science as well as astronomical demonstrations.
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Title:
Heinz Memorial Chapel
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
An Exquisite gem of architecture, situated on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.
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Title:
State Building
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
State Building and a portion of the Hilton Hotel as seen from Equitable Plaza
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Title:
The Huge Westinghouse Plant
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The huge Westinghouse Plant can be seen from Route 30, east of Pittsburgh.
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Title:
Veterans Administration Hospital, University Drive
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This very modern hospital is situated in the midst of Pittsburgh's Great Medical Center. It was dedicated September, 1954.
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Title:
View From The Manchester Bridge
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
A view from the Manchester Bridge, showing some of the principal buildings in Gateway Center. Docked in the Allegheny River is the popular sightseeing boat, the Gateway Clipper. To the right is a portion of Point State Park.
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Title:
The Pittsburgh Hilton, Gateway Center
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1986 Feb-18
Description:
800 guest rooms and Pennsylvania's finest meeting / banquet facilities. Overlooks Point State Park, and it is the closest hotel to Heinz Hall. Three Rivers Stadium and downtown's major business / shopping / entertainment district.
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Title:
The Washington Crossing Bridge
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The Washington Crossing Bridge at Fortieth Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., is one of the costliest tributes to any American. It commemorates George Washington's Crossing of the Allegheny River in 1753, where he almost lost his life in the ice-filled waters.
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Title:
World Famous Medical Center
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Surrounding Cathedral of Learning is the Pittsburgh Medical Center valued in Monetary cost at over $100,000,000.00. Outstanding fame is the Children's Hospital - Presbyterian, Eye and Ear and Woman's Montefiore, Municipal. Veterans and Western Psychiatric.
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Title:
The Steel Mills
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
A view of Jones & Laughlin Mill, located along the Monongahela River. Pittsburgh's steel mills have an annual capacity of 18,200,000 net tons or about one-fifth of all the steel made in this country.
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Title:
Mellon Institute Of Industrial Research
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, Pittsburgh, Pa., as seen from the Campus of the University of Pittsburgh. This "Laboratory of the World" was endowed by the late Andrew W. Mellon and his brother Richard B. Mellon. Fellowships research into science and industry bringing new products and inventions, which affect the every day life of all of us.
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Title:
Monongahela Incline
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
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Title:
Showing Three Of The Gateway Buildings
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Showing three of the Gateway Buildings and a portion of Joseph Horne Department Store as seen from the Equitable Plaza
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Title:
The Syria Mosque
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Headquarters of the Ancient Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Here many be heard the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and many fine operas
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Title:
Civic Center
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1957 Oct-16
Description:
Showing Mellon Institute in the foreground. This view shows a part of one of the most costly and impressive civic centers to be found anywhere. From this point of view one looks down on universities, libraries, memorials, art galleries, auditoriums, music halls, hospitals, athletic fields - and Carnegie Museum. Along with all this, magnificent churches, theaters, and hotels.
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Title:
Civic Center
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1970 May-25
Description:
Showing Mellon Institute in the foreground. This view shows a part of one of the most costly and impressive civic centers to be found anywhere. From this point of view one looks down on universities, libraries, memorials, art galleries, auditoriums, music halls, hospitals, athletic fields - and Carnegie Museum. Along with all this, magnificent churches, theaters, and hotels.
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Title:
The Duquesne Heights Incline, 1220 Grandview Ave.,
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Length of Track - 793 feet, Rise - 400 feet Angle - 30.5 degrees. This incline was designed and built by Samuel Diescher in 1877 for Kirk Q. Bigham and Associates. Now operated by the Society for the preservation of the Duquesne Heights Incline, it offers a spectacular view of Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle and the junction of its three rivers.
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Title:
The Gateway Center
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Included in this view are, from left to right, The Hilton Hotel, Gateway #1, and The State Office Building.
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Title:
Fountain Greater Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The entrance to the $10-million terminal building of the Greater Pittsburgh Airport, largest in the world, is graced by a new memorial fountain. The fountain and four cascades measures 500 feet in length, is brilliantly lit at night, and is a major sightseeing attraction at the airport. The fountain is dedicated to the heroes of all wars.
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Title:
Point State Park
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome
Description:
At the confluence of the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio rivers and adjacent to the Gateway Center, you will find historic point State Park. This is the birthplace of Pittsburgh. It was here in 1758 that the British, French and Colonial Troops fought for this prized land. The Block House, the small building to the right, is all that remains of the once formidable Fort Pitt.
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Title:
Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Hall
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Outstanding memorial to veterans of the Civil War
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Title:
Veterans Administration Hospital, University Drive
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This very modern hospital is situated in the midst of Pittsburgh's Great Medical Center. It was dedicated September, 1954.
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Title:
Buhl Planetarium
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This million dollar institute of popular science and "Theatre of the Stars" is a unique source of education and entertainment to the many thousands who visit it annually. One of only six in the United States it is the most modern and the most completely equipped in the world. Here one may see permanent exhibits showing the workings of many branches of science as well as astronomical demonstrations.
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Title:
Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
A scene at the Greater Pittsburgh Airport, Pittsburgh, Pa., in which planes of Eastern, TWA and Lake Central Airlines are featured.
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Title:
Greater Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Part of the Terminal Building showing some of the giant airliners in the foreground, which come into and leave the airport every few minutes. Built at a coast exceeding thirty-three million dollars, The Greater Pittsburgh Airport is one of the largest and most modern airports in the world.
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Title:
Alcoa Building, Mellon Square
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The world's first all-aluminum skyscraper. Home of the Aluminum Company of America. Mellon Square pictured in the foreground is a magnificent acre of greenery covering a six-level underground parking garage
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Title:
Latest Addition To Pittsburgh's Family Of Skyscrapers
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Latest addition to Pittsburgh's family of skyscrapers is the new modern Mellon U.S. Steel Building
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Title:
Machinery Hall
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Machinery Hall is one of the original buildings on Carnegie Tech's campus, having been built in 1913. Engineering and science lecture rooms and labs are located in this building. The unusual tower (where the original campus radio was located) is built around the smokestack for the power plant.
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Title:
Margaret Morrison Carnegie College
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Margaret Morrison Carnegie College for women was built in 1907; a major addition housing labs and offices was completed in 1962. More than 500 young women are enrolled in the College, which offers liberal-professional programs leading to both bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees.
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Title:
Penn-Sheraton Hotel, Mellon Square Park
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Pittsburgh's Favored Hotel. Facing Beautiful Mellon Square Park. In the Heart of the Golden Triangle. One of America's largest and finest hotels, the Penn-Sheraton offers over 1,000 air-conditioned rooms, each with television and radio, and unexcelled convention facilities. Dine in the historic surroundings of The Harp and Crown, serving spirited drinks in its Taproom. Other popular rooms are; The Riverboat Room and Side-wheeler Bar, The Cafe d'Or and Bar d'Or, and the Pennsylvania Dutch Bar for Men. Free Sheraton Direct Reservation and Teletype Reservation Service.
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Title:
Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This is the approach to the Greater Pittsburgh Airport. The beautiful landscaping in front of the fountain is a breath-taking sight to behold. The Main Building of the airport is in the background
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Title:
Pittsburgh Skyline
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
United States Steel Building in background
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Title:
Prof. Notaio A. Tony Iannuzzi
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
II Prof. Notaio Iannuzzi, sara I' Italo Americano che nel prossimo futuro portera Ia vostra voce e I vostri desideri al parlamento della Pennsylvania. Preparatevi a votarlo nel vostro Distretto. Visitate il suo Ufficio in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, 4212 Main Street.
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Title:
Skibo Building
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Skibo, the campus activities center, was completed in 1960. It cost over $3 million. The name, taken from a Scottish castle owned by Andrew Carnegie, is traditional for such buildings on Carnegie Tech's campus. The building has facilities for all student activities, and also contains faculty and staff dining rooms.
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Title:
The Edgar Thompson Works
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The Edgar Thompson Works of U. S. Steel Co., East of Pittsburgh on U.S. Highway 30. One of the many huge mills which give the city the name "Steel Center of the World."
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Title:
The Pittsburgh Hilton
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
King's Garden of the Pittsburgh Hilton, located in the heart of Pittsburgh's famed Golden Triangle, overlooking Point State Park and the Three rivers. Fully air conditioned, TV and Radio in every room. International cuisine.
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Title:
University Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Clapp Hall Building of Natural Sciences. It was built in 1956 at a cost of $3,000,000 and contains the finest air-conditioned classrooms, labs and a 400 - seat auditorium, and is considered the most modern building of its kind.
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Title:
Webster Hall Hotel
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Your Gracious Host the Year-Round. Located at 4415 5th Avenue in the Shenley Farms district
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Title:
White Swam Park
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Parkway West near Greater Pittsburgh Airport. It's Always A Picnic!. At White swan Park - It's always a picnic . . . . Whether it's a family outing, an organization picnic, or just a day of fun and relaxation . . . . You'll find White Swan Park is the place to go. It's an exciting fun-land designed exclusively for the young, and the young at heart.
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Title:
Cathedral Of Learning And Foster Memorial, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
Description:
The Cathedral of Learning, the pride of the billion dollar Oakland Civic Center, reaches a height of 42 stories and is the only sky-scraper university in the world.
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Title:
Allegheny County Court House
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
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Title:
Student Chapel And Chapel Court, Duquesne University
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The student chapel, adjoining "old Main", was dedicated in 1895. The Chapel Court, a green oasis on the Bluff overlooking downtown Pittsburgh, commands a view of some famous sky-scrapers.
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Title:
Parkway Center Inn, 875 Greentree Road
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), 4x6 Continental Chrome PM 1989 Mar-01
Description:
Parkway Center Inn is located just 5 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and 15 minutes by our courtesy van to Greater Pittsburgh Airports. For your pleasure the inn offers and indoor heated pool, Nautilus fitness and aerobic center, steam & sauna. Bradley's Restaurant & Lounge provides fine dining in a nostalgic sports atmosphere, and the new Parkway Center mall is within walking distance.
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Title:
Fort Pitt Block House, Penn Ave.,
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
Description:
The Block House, all that remains of the original Fort Pitt building in 1759, stands as the last reminder of those stirring days between 1753 and 1758 when French, Indian, British, and Colonial Troops struggled for possession of this prized region. The name as suggested by Washington in honor of William Pitt.
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Title:
Pitt Stadium, University Of Pitsburgh
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
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Title:
Monongahela Incline Mt. Washington
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
Description:
Monongahela inclined Plane co. Operating since 1870. Length, 640 feet. Altitude, 370 feet. 38 degree rise. Pittsburgh Business Section, Skyline from Mt. Washington.
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Title:
Union Station Pennsylvania R. R
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Pittsburgh's New Civic Auditorium
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This ultra-modern structure was built at a cost of twenty-two million dollars. It occupies 95 acres on Lower Hill in downtown Pittsburgh. Its varied schedule of activities include prize fights, circus, ice follies, wrestling, home shows, civic light opera and conventions, It also is the home of the Pittsburgh Hornets ( hockey) and the Pittsburgh Rens (basketball).
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Title:
Three Rivers Stadium
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1973 Aug-08
Description:
Three Rivers Stadium, the nation's finest, Pittsburgh, Pa. New home of the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Team; the Pittsburgh Steelers Football Team and the scene of many other special events.
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Title:
Cabinets & Tops, 631 Kelly Ave.,
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Cabinets & Tops designed and manufactured by Penn Cabinet Co., 631 Kelly Ave., Pittsburgh 21, pa., Fremont 1-5050 Remodel your kitchen with custom built wood cabinets in natural oak, limed oak, fruit wood, natural birch, colonial birch and silver birch. All makes and models of built-in appliances available. Free Estimates and Easy payments.
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Title:
Golden Triangle From Mt. Washington
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1968 Aug-08
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Title:
Picture Of Fort Pitt Tunnel And Bridge
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Picture of Fort Pitt Tunnel and bridge as seen from the Golden Triangle of Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title:
The Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM May-25
Description:
The Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel is in the foreground
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Title:
Alcoa Building And Mellon Park
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The huge Alcoa building was the first aluminum skyscraper in the world. It is the headquarters of the aluminum company of America. In the foreground is melon square with its beautiful trees, erupting fountains and unusual flowers. Below the park is a six level underground parking garage.
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Title:
Greater Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1963 May-14
Description:
Has the largest Terminal Building in the world. The total area occupied by the airport is the second largest in the world. The Terminal Building houses a complete hotel and theater, also numerous shops, bars and restaurants.
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Title:
View Of The Western Pennsylvania Hospital And Nurses Home
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
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Title:
Syria Mosque
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
Description:
Syria Mosque, Pittsburgh Athletic Association and Masonic Temple. Schenley District. A view showing the Syria Mosque and Masonic Temple in the billion dollar Schenley District.
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Title:
Cathedral Of Learning At Night
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
Description:
Allegheny County Court House. Koppers and Gulf Buildings. A view showing three Pittsburgh masterpieces, Allegheny County Court House, of the Romanesque architecture, Cathedral of Learning of the modern stone design and the 20th Century type skyscraper buildings.
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Title:
The Pittsburgher Hotel
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen PM 1945 Oct-24
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Title:
Presbyterian Hospital
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen PM 1940 May-17
Description:
A group of hospitals in the Medical Center
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Title:
Allegheny Observatory
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), White Border PM 1924 Oct-14
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Title:
The University Of Pittsburgh's Heinz Memorial Chapel
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen PM 1946 Jan-24
Description:
Entrance to the University of Pittsburgh Allegheny Observatory. The University of Pittsburgh's Allegheny Observatory on the north side and the Heinz Chapel on Cathedral of Learning Campus
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Title:
Mt. Washington Incline
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1960 Sep-02
Description:
Pittsburghers passed on uncanny knock of going either under, over, or around a natural barrier. Mountain climbing railways or inclines carry millions of persons annually. An incline trip the top of Mt. Washington provides on unobstructed and magnificent view of the "New Pittsburg. Free Parking on West Carson Street. Lower Station.
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Title:
Panorama
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1960 Sep-02
Description:
Here can be seen the Golden Triangle and miles of surrounding territory. The three navigable rivers, which connect the City of Pittsburgh with the 12,000 mile Mississippi waterways system handle more freight tonnage than either the Panama, or Suez Canals.
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Title:
The Washington Crossing Bridge, Fourtieth Street
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The Washington Crossing Bridge at Fourtieth Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., is one of the costliest tributes to any American. It commemorates George Washington's Crossing of the Allegheny River in 1753, where he almost lost his lift in the ice-filled waters.
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Title:
Pittsburgh Helton Hotel
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This ultra-modern hotel is located among the beautiful Gateway Center Buildings in Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle at the point where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers join to make the Ohio River
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Title:
Greater Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
Description:
Greater Pittsburgh's $33,000,000 Airport is the most modern and one of the largest in the World. Its use is shared by commercial planes and the U. S. Air Forces.
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Title:
Sky Line From Top Of L.E.R. R. Station
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back PM 1907 Oct-25
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Title:
Cathedral Of Learning
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1967 Jul-13
Description:
The University of Pittsburgh's unique skyscraper schoolhouse is 42 stories high and has 17 nationality rooms decorated by artists from respective countries. Memorial library and magnificent Common room are outstanding features
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Title:
State Building
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1965 Feb-18
Description:
State Building and a portion of the Hilton Hotel as seen from Equitable Plaza
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Title:
Three Rivers Stadium
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Three Rivers Stadium, the nation's finest. The new home of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team, the Pittsburgh Steelers football team and the scene of many other special events.
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Title:
Chatham Centre
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Opposite Civic Center
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Title:
Heinz Memorial Chapel
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This beautiful French Gothic Structure with its exquisite stained glass windows occupies a portion of the ground on the Cathedral of Learning Campus, opposite the Mellon Institute. An architectural gem costing a million dollars and seating 400.
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Title:
Cathedral Of Learning, University of Pittisburgh
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen PM 1941 Jul-07
Description:
Showing Stephen Foster Memorial
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Title:
The East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
Description:
The East Liberty Presbyterian Church. The church occupies the entire block of land at Penn and S. Highland Avenues. The structure is entirely of masonry and the general style is Gothic. It is an entirely modern interpretation of church construction with every feature required by present day and anticipated future needs. The spire reaches 300 feet from the ground
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Title:
Greater Pittsburgh Municipal Airport
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
The Terminal Building containing a 70 - room hotel, three restaurants, a drug store, a theatre, a cocktail lounge, an arcade with many smart shops and a huge observation deck is a city in itself. Built at a cost of thirty-three million dollars, Greater Pittsburgh Airport is the most modern airport is the world.
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Title:
Equitable Plaza Gateway Center
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
A most unusual two acre garden spot, containing more than 90 varieties of trees, plus hundreds of shrubs and flowers. Built atop a 3-level underground parking garage.
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Title:
Heinz Memorial Chapel
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Heinz Memorial Chapel, Pittsburgh, Pa., an exquisite gem of architecture, situated on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.
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Title:
Mt. St. Mary Convent, 4530 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Motherhouse of the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh. Front view, showing statue of St. Benedict, founder of the Benedictine Order, father of western monasticism. East of The Convent (rear) is St. Benedict's Academy; conducted by the Benedictine Sisters. North (left) is St. Charles Dormitory, residence cottage for aspirants of the community.
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Title:
Golden Triangle
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome PM 1957 May-10
Description:
Looking west from the top of the Gulf Building. Here at the Point can be seen the Allegheny and the Monongahela rivers joining together to form the Ohio River
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Title:
Grand Concourse Restaurant
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
It's like no other restaurant you've ever seen. This fine seafood emporium, a Chuck Muer restaurant, is set in the Edwardian splendor of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad terminal built in 1901. The Grand Concourse is part of Pittsburgh History & Land marks Station Square restoration, which is on the National Register of Historic sites. On the Monongahela River just across Smithfield Bridge, with a grand view of the Golden Triangle. open 7 days. One Station Square Pittsburgh (412) 261-1717.
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Title:
Frick Building
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Fountains In Allegheny Park
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back PM 1911 Dec-11
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Title:
St. Paul's Cathedral
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
This beautiful Roman Catholic Church, situated in Oakland, is the head church of the Pittsburgh diocese. It is one of the many fine buildings which makes this district one of the beauty spots of Pittsburgh.
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Title:
East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Chrome unused
Description:
Located in the heart of the east Liberty section Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is one of the most beautiful and imposing churches in this part of the state.
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Title:
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Depot
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Incline Railway To Mt. Washington
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back PM 1910 Jun-01
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Title:
Old U. S. Arsenal, Butler St
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The Colonial Trust Company's Banking Room, 217 Fourth Ave.,
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back unused
Description:
The Colonial Trust Company's banking room. The longest in the world 217 fourth Ave., Pittsburg, Penna. Its entire length of 250 feet's finished in Italian Pavonazzo Marble, Solid Mahogany and Bronze. The bank carries a capital and surplus of $10,000.00, pays 4 per cent. Interest on savings and time deposits and uses the mail banking system, explained in an illustrated booklet sent free on request.
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Title:
New St. Paul's Cathedral
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back PM 1907 Aug-09
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Title:
Lake In Allegheny Park
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral, Ohio Street
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Calvary Church
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back PM 1910 Nov-30
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Title:
First Presbyterian Church, 6th Avenue
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Third U. P. Church
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back PM 1910 Nov-02
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Title:
Carnegie Library
Pittsburg Pennsylvania (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
The New Venice, Sixteh Street Flood
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Dec-19
Description:
March 15, 1907.
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Title:
Block House
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Bellefield Dwellings
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Montefiore Hospital
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Syria Mosque ,Pittsbugh Athlentic Association And Masonic Temple.Schenley District
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen unused
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Title:
Monongahela River, By night
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Linen PM 1938
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Title:
Cathedral Of Learning , University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (PA), Real Photo PM 1948
Description:
The Cathedral of Learning is 535 feet, 42 stories high. It contains 91 classrooms and lecture halls, seating 5000; also the Commons Room, General Library with departmental branches, administrative and faculty offices, scientific laboratories, graduate seminars, students social rooms, and the Faculty club.
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