February 11, 2015
Henry John Heinz left a considerable legacy in the city of Pittsburgh. He was the oldest of eight children born to German immigrants. As a hard […]
February 11, 2015
A Marketer Ahead of His Time Heinz was a brilliant marketer. He was always thinking of ways to promote his company and its products. He introduced […]
February 11, 2015
It’s enhanced more hamburgers than Hamburger Helper. With French fries it has formed as perfect a union as peanut butter and chocolate, and it’s made the […]
February 11, 2015
The “Smoky City” Due to the foul conditions that plagued Pittsburgh for over a century it was once known as the “Smoky City” or “Hell With […]
February 11, 2015
In 1753 George Washington decided that “the Point” is an ideal place for a fort. At this time, Marquis Duquesne, who was the governor of Canada, […]
February 11, 2015
Pittsburgh’s military history reaches as far back as the founding of our nation. George Washington began his military career in Western Pennsylvania during the French and […]
February 11, 2015
Pittsburgh is proud of its famous sons and daughters, including William Pitt, Stephen Foster, Andrew Carnegie, Nellie Bly, and Fred Rogers. But like most families, Pittsburgh […]
February 11, 2015
By the conclusion of World War II Pittsburgh was looking a bit shabby. Corporations found it increasingly difficult to lure talent to the city. Consequently, many […]
February 11, 2015
: Pittsburgh's cemeteries are both interesting and educational. From the stately beauty of Allegheny Cemetery to the new Green Burial practices of Penn Forest Natural Burial Park, there is something to interest everyone.