These 13 Photos Of Pittsburgh From The Early 1900s Are Beyond Fascinating
By Beth Price-Williams|Published February 16, 2018
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Glimpses of Pittsburgh’s past give us an idea of just how much our city has evolved. But, vintage photos of Pittsburgh also show us how much things stay the same. Mount Washington, for example, has always been one of the best spots in the city for scenic views. Here are 13 photos of Pittsburgh from the 1900’s that are beyond fascinating.
1. Phipps Conservatory opened in Pittsburgh on December 7, 1893. The picture below was captured a decade later in 1903.
2. Point Bridge, a suspension bridge, opened in 1877 at the Point in Pittsburgh. Its replacement, Point Bridge II, came in 1927. The photo below was taken in 1900.
4. Look familiar? Today, the building in the photo houses The Grand Concourse. In 1905, when this photo was taken, the building was a railroad station.
6. Luna Park, pictured in 1905, had a brief lifespan in Pittsburgh. The amusement park that boasted a carousel, a fun house, and roller coasters only stayed open from 1905 to 1909.
These are just some of the vintage photos of Pittsburgh from the early 1900’s. Which is your favorite? Click here to check out some really awesome shots of Pittsburgh during World War II.
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