Greetings from Pittsburgh

Greetings from Pittsburgh by Robert Reed is an illustrated collection published by Schiffer Publishing, Limited in December 2006. This edition features 128 pages and is presented in English. The book showcases over 300 vintage hand-tinted and black-and-white postcards from the 1900s to the 1960s, with many dating back to the 1940s. It offers a nostalgic visual tour of Pittsburgh, highlighting its historical significance as a center of steel production and its iconic landmarks.
Readers will find a rich array of imagery and text that captures the essence of the city, including its skyscrapers, churches, and notable sites like Union Station and Mercy Hospital. The book invites exploration of downtown’s vibrant Fifth Avenue and the unique cliff-climbing public transport known as the “inclines.” Additionally, it presents leisurely scenes from local attractions such as Forbes Field, Pitt Stadium, and Highland Park, providing a glimpse into the city’s past and its cultural heritage.
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Enjoy this collection of more than 300 vintage hand-tinted and black and white postcards from the 1900s to the 1960s, many dating to the 1940s, when a visiting author declared Pittsburgh “America’s Gibraltar.” Take a nostalgic tour in imagery and text of the city on the three rivers back when it was famous for its steel production and was known by all as the “Steel City.” Admire its skyscrapers, churches, the arcade building, Union Station, and Mercy Hospital. Meander along downtown’s busy Fifth Avenue and climb the mountains Pittsburgh is nestled amongst on the city’s astonishing cliff-climbing public transports known as the “inclines.” Finally, idle away a relaxing afternoon at Forbes Field, Pitt Stadium, Highland Park, the zoo, Nixon Theatre, or bathing at Lake Elizabeth.
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