These 10 Rare Photos Show Pittsburgh’s Steel History Like Never Before

Pittsburgh earned – and has held onto – the nickname Steel City for good reason. Steel production in Pittsburgh was powered by Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick, the founders of the United States Steel Corporation at the start of the 20th century. These vintage steel photos from Pittsburgh will give you a peak at our city’s rich history.

These vintage steel photos from Pittsburgh give us a glimpse into our city’s rich past. For another rare look at Pittsburgh’s past, click here.

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