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Scenes around the Steel City

4/2/2015

The largest Coke plant left in the United States located in Clairton, PA south of Pittsburgh along the Monongahela River. The plant was established in the early 1900's along with the establishment of Clairton. This plant along with the Edgar Thomson Works and Irvin Plant are part of the Mon Valley Works. This is one of U.S. Steels largest operating plants in North America and offers a glimpse of what the whole Pittsburgh region once looked like before the 1980's.

Photo courtesy of Chris Litherland Photography ~ Print available here!
About Chris Litherland: Photography has been a significant part of my life since 2001. I was only 14 when I first picked up a camera. Since then, I have traveled significantly and love to take photos of historic architecture and nature. I moved to Pittsburgh in 2013 after living most of my life in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. I absolutely love exploring the East Coast; there are so many amazing things to photograph. Follow Chris Litherland Photography on Facebook

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Call for Vendors!!

Rivers of Steel is excited to announce the Rivers of Steel Festival to be held at the historic Pump House in the Waterfront on Sunday, May 17 and Sunday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival will highlight the region's rich ethnic, cultural, and folk traditions, new and old.

As part of this event, there will be the opportunity to conduct a workshop, demonstrate your craft, promote your efforts, and sell your wares. All participants must have an informational or demonstration element to their booth/program. Space is limited. Application deadline extended to April 15, 2015. Get application here.

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Take a look at Pittsburgh's 5th Avenue in 1908

3/29/2015

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Pittsburgh 1908 Trivia:

~ The Brookline community which was then referred to as West Liberty Borough was annexed into the city of Pittsburgh in 1908.

~ The University of Pittsburgh moved to it's current location in 1908.

~ In 1908, Helen Clay Frick picked Pittsburgh to make her debut into society.

~ The 1908 Pittsburgh Pirates played 154 games during the regular season, won 98 games, lost 56 games, and finished in second position.

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Take a look at Pittsburgh's 5th Avenue in 1908

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