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Cincinnati’s five inclines helped residents climb the city’s hills. They are long gone. But Pittsburgh still has two historic inclines in operation. ....
The Secrets of 10 Pittsburgh Landmarks Here is a look at some of the surprising, behind-the-scenes details of how the Steel City gained some of its unique features. June 9, 2021 Carnegie’s Namesake Dinosaur Dinosaurs were a public fascination in the late 1800s. Andrew Carnegie wanted a specimen for his new Carnegie Institute in Oakland, so, in 1899, he sent a team to Wyoming to find one. American scientists in the 1870s first classified the long-necked dinosaurs diplodocus and apatosaurus, using fossils discovered during construction of the transcontinental railroad. Carnegie’s team found a specimen so enormous that the museum was expanded to fit it; the great dino’s bones sat in storage until enough room was made. Meanwhile, a framed print of the Diplodocus carnegii hung on the wall at the steel baron’s summer castle in Scotland, where it caught the eye of King Edward VII. Carnegie agreed to give the monarch a copy of the colossal fossil for the Britis ....
11 Roadside Attractions to Wow You Jump in your car and follow our guide to some of our region s best roadside attractions. From the Big Mac Museum to the kid-friendly stealth bomber, these unique places are sure to charm. February 17, 2021 Americans love roadside attractions and oddities, the kitschy and the campy. Most date back to the mid-20th century when folks thought nothing of jumping in the Ford Fairlane and heading cross-country. Long drives meant overnight stays, and popular routes offered a bit of quick sightseeing. We mapped a rough circle of southwest Pennsylvania and found these artifacts of Americana. GIANT COFFEE POT ....