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Consider the Can: Beer Can Appreciation Day
January 24 is National Beer Can Appreciation Day Looking for something to celebrate? How about singing the praises of National Beer Can Appreciation Day? Today is not just another generic…
Pittsburgh’s Santa, George Heid
Kids tuned in to Paul Shannon’s “Adventure Time” each December to see their letters sent by rocket to Santa, played here by Heid. Photo courtesy of Jim Heid. Did…
A Pivotal Moment – December 23, 1972: The Immaculate Reception
Museum life-like figure of Franco Harris in front of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. There are certain moments in sports that define a team, an era, or an individual.…
Christmas at Buhl Planetarium and its Miniature Railroad
Cars fill up at the first Gulf station. Behind is this season’s new addition, Primanti Bros. restaurant, serving its sandwiches in the Strip District since 1933. Photo by Brian…
Celebrating an American Brew
October 27 is National American Beer Day Beer lovers rejoice! As if the upcoming Halloween holiday wasn’t enough, Oct. 27 is another special day worthy of celebration. It’s National…
Isaly’s: A Recipe for Good Food
Canonsburg Isaly’s storefront sign at night, c. 1950. Author collection. Isaly’s price list, c. 1950. Author collection. As I prepare my second book on Isaly’s, I’m often asked…
The Incredible Journey of the Steamboat New Orleans
Folk painting of the steamboat New Orleans, c. 1800s. Currently on view in the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation exhibit. Credit: Senator John Heinz History Center Museum Collection. A…
“They’re Coming to Get You:” Night of the Living Dead
Still from George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead. From the Leland Hartman Papers and Photographs, MSS 896, Detre Library & Archives at the History Center. The cult classic…
Manufacturing Thrills: The Legacy of Western Pennsylvania’s Roller Coaster Pioneers
Sometimes the research for one story naturally leads into another. While working through collections related to a recent post about lost amusement parks, I came across this great image…
Remembering the Island Queen
The Day Pittsburgh Stood Still: September 9, 1947 It was a such a simple repair. As Captain Charles Hall walked off the Cincinnati-based excursion steamer Island Queen, docked along…