Posted in Pittsburgh December 05, 2016 by Beth Price-Williams

Here’s What Life In Pittsburgh Looked Like In 1935

Pittsburgh lays claim to a long, storied history. Founded in 1758, Pittsburgh continues to evolve into the 21st century while still embracing its rich history. Step back through the pages of time to Pittsburgh during 1935.

1. The Cathedral of Learning as seen in a photo from The Owl, the student yearbook of the University of Pittsburgh.

2. The John M. Mitchell House, at 524 Third Avenue in Pittsburgh, as captured in February 1935.

3. A February 1934 photograph of St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church at the corner of Forbes Street and Craft Street.

4. Schenley Park's Robert Neal Cabin as seen in 1935.

5. A home on Forbes Street in Pittsburgh as captured in 1935.

6. A photo from the Historic American Buildings Survey shows the entrance way to a home on Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh in 1935.

7. Streetcar tracks are seen in this photo of Penn Avenue in 1935.

8. The Dr. Nathaniel Bedford Monument in the Trinity Cathedral Churchyard is captured in this February 1935 photo.

9. Don Carlson started his career as a football player for Pitt and won legendary status as a coach of Pitt's basketball team. Photo of Carlson from Pitt's yearbook, the Owl.

10. A 1935 photo of future Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Al Todd who played for the Bucs from 1936 to 1938.

After viewing these photos of Pittsburgh during 1935, stroll through the decades by checking out these 15 rare vintage photos of the Burgh.

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Here’s What Life In Pittsburgh Looked Like In 1935

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