Pittsburgh PA

When you hear the word “Pittsburgh” what kind of pictures does your mind conjure up?  Are they anything like the pretty photos in this blog post?  We were amazed at this beautiful city and we found so much to see and do in our short two day trip this week.  It is not a smoky, industrial town, but a lovely city at the convergence of two rivers.  It has a rich history and a proud heritage of hard working people who love their city and enjoy their life.  Here is our list of important Pittsburgh people, events and notable info:

Pittsburgh has more bridges than any city in the world

Because of the river system, you can go anywhere in the world from Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh was the fighting ground for much of the French and Indian War and the place where young George Washington felt divine protection and the feeling of destiny for his future

Lewis and Clark left from Pittsburg on their 8000 mile trek to the Pacific Ocean

Pittsburgh was called the Glass City because that industry began here

 Heinz foods originated here when Mr. Heinz had the great idea in 1900 that American women might like to open a can of jam instead of making it from scratch – his 57 products revolutionized the eating habits of the entire country

Innovators like Carnegie, Westinghouse, Mellon originated here

Alcoa aluminum originated here – pop top cans and tin foil

Other famous people from Pittsburgh are Joe Namath, Dan Marino, Andy Warhol, Jonas Salk (the Salk vaccine was discovered in Pittsburgh) Rachel Carson (Silent Spring author who spearheaded removal of DDT in farming),and Fred Rogers whose beloved TV show aired from his neighborhood in Pittsburgh and featured the trolley that Elder A and I rode on (Remember the trolley, guys?)

 I will conclude my homage to Pittsburgh with two simple words – Big Mac – created here for the McDonald Corporation.  Now you are impressed, and my work here is done!!  Enjoy the pictures!

We had a great time at the Pirates/Dodger game – great seats and a good game.  Parking is across the river, and everyone walks across the Roberto Clemente Bridge to get to the ballpark.  Food was great too – we had Primanti Bros deli sandwiches!  It was a great experience even if Dodgers lost.

 

PS:  On our drive home we stopped in the charming little town of Ligonier.  There is a fort there (French and Indian War), the most charming gazebo in the center of town that looks like something out of a movie, and an ice cream parlor that we really enjoyed!!  This state never stops surprising and delighting us!