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Amusement Parks
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Web Site |
Description |
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Kennywood |
Official
site of Kennywood amusement park. Includes
history of individual rides and roller coasters,
as well as statistical information. Also
contains a general history of the
park. |
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Sandcastle
Waterpark |
Official
site of Sandcastle. Features a brief
history, park map, and descriptions of popular
attractions. Also includes a web-cam slide
show. |
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Arts
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Web Site |
Description |
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Benedum
Center |
This site is
sponsored by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
Traces the history of the theatre since 1927 when
it was built as the Stanley Theatre. Lists
important facts about the theatre including
restoration measures and architectural
masterpieces. |
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Heinz
Hall |
This site is
sponsored by the Pittsburgh Symphony
Orchestra. Gives a chronological history of
the theatre. Traces the transition from
Loew's Penn Theater to Heinz
Hall. |
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Bridges
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Buildings
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Cathedral
of Learning |
The Cathedral of
Learning is located on the University of
Pittsburgh's campus in Oakland and was constructed
in the neo-gothic style. This site
from emporis.com offers facts and figures about
this building. |
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Cathedral
of Learning |
This webpage from
the University of Pittsburgh's website tells how
the building was funded, what departments use the
building, the location of the building on a campus
map and an interesting bit of trivia about the
building. |
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Fifth
Avenue Place |
The pyramidal roof
on the top of Fifth Avenue Place consists of four
individual prisms clad in granite. This site
from emporis.com offers facts and figures about
this building. |
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Fifth
Avenue Place |
The building's
website provides information about the historical
background, exterior architecture and interior
design of this unique building. |
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Grant
Building |
For many years the
beacon on the top of the Grant Building located in
downtown Pittsburgh spelled out
P-I-T-T-S-B-U-R-G-H in morse code. This site
from emporis.com offers facts and figures about
this building. |
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Gulf
Building |
This building,
located in the Golden Triangle neighborhood of
downtown Pittsburgh, was built on the site of the
first oil refinery in the United States.
This site from emporis.com offers facts and
figures about this building. |
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Heinz
Chapel |
Heinz Chapel,
located at the University of Pittsburgh in
Oakland, is one of the most profound examples of
French Gothic architecture in the United
States. This site from emporis.com offers
facts and figures about this
building. |
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The University of
Pittsburgh’s website gives brief information about
the chapel as wells as it’s location on a campus
map and a large, detailed image of the chapel.
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One
Mellon Center |
This high-rise
building, located in the Golden Triangle
neighborhood of downtown Pittsburgh, is made of
steel. This site from emporis.com offers
facts and figures about this
building. |
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One
Oxford Centre |
This high-rise
building, located on Grant Street in downtown
Pittsburgh is 187 meters high and
is constructed in the modern style.
This site from emporis.com offers facts and
figures about this building. |
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PPG
Place |
PPG place, located
in the Golden Triangle neighborhood of Pittsburgh,
consists of 231 glass spires. This site from
emporis.com offers facts and figures about this
building. |
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PPG
Place |
The PPG
Place website provides architectural
information, information about the plaza and the
wintergarden and a slideshow with different views
of the interior and exterior of the
building. |
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Saint
Paul Cathedral |
This cathedral,
located in Oakland, is constructed in the
neo-gothic style. This is the official
website of St. Paul Cathedral in
Pittsburgh. |
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Trinity
Episcopal Cathedral |
This cathedral,
located in downtown Pittsburgh, is made of
sandstone and granite in the Flemish Gothic
style. This site from emporis.com offers
facts and figures about this
building. |
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Trinity Episcopal
Cathedral |
The cathedral's
website provides a timeline of the development of
the cathedral. |
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US Steel Tower |
This article
written by one of the members of The Chief
Engineers Association provides copious information
about the building and several photos of the
interior and exterior of the
building. |
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US
Steel Tower |
The US Steel Tower,
located in the Golden Triangle area of downtown
Pittsburgh, has been the tallest building in the
city since its completion in 1970. This site
from emporis.com offers facts and figures about
this building. |
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Culture
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Web Site |
Description |
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Allegheny-Kiski
Historical Society |
The Allegheny-Kiski
Valley Historical Society's mission is "to
preserve and celebrate the unique history of
the [Allegheny-Kiski Valley] region."
This site offers a historical database, a
Chronicle page and a Fleatique Page, describing
some of the Antique and Flea Markets in the
Western Pa area. |
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Bulgarian-Macedonian
National Education
and Cultural
Center |
The mission of the
BMNECC is "to preserve, perpetuate, and present
the rich cultural heritage of the Bulgarian and
Macedonian people. This site gives a
description of the non-profit organization, as
well as a calendar of events, and information
about their gift shop. |
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Cultural
District |
Use this website to
find out the history of the district as well as a
map, seating charts for the Benedum Center, Byham
Theater and O'Reilly Theater and to purchase
tickets. |
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Pittsburgh Cultural
Trust |
The Pittsburgh
Cultural Trust is "a nonprofit organization
created to stimulate the economic and cultural
development of Pittsburgh through the development
and promotion of a downtown arts and entertainment
district." This site offers a history of the
trust, information on the staff and a Frequently
Asked Questions page. |
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University of
Pittsburgh's Nationality
Rooms |
Part of the
University of Pittsburgh's web site. Offers
a virtual tour which goes room by room with
colored pictures of full room and of certain
important details. Also gives audio or text
details of each room. Includes general
history of the Nationality
Rooms. |
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Emergency
Services
(Emergency Services have been moved to the
"Our Communities" page.)
Miscellaneous
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Web Site |
Description |
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Allegheny
Cemetery |
Official site of
the Allegheny Cemetery located on Butler
Street. Explores the various historical
structures that can be found on the grounds.
Also includes a chronological history and a map of
the cemetery. |
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B-25
Bomber in
Monogahela River |
A small
informational blurb from about.com concerning the
mystery of the missing B-25 bomber. |
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Heinz
Corporation |
Official site of
the Heinz Corp. Offers a complete archive of
product news and information. Includes a
corporate history, annual report and tour
information. |
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Pittsburgh International
Airport |
Pittsburgh
International Airport (PIT) "is a world-class
facility that accommodates nearly 20 million
travelers in nearly 450,000 aircraft operations
per year." Their site offers information
about their history, their board members and an
airport guide. Also includes a fact
sheet. |
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Museums
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Web Site |
Description |
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Andy Warhol
Museum |
Official
site of the Andy Warhol Museum. Provides
information on all of the exhibits, both permanent
and temporary. Also gives details about
film, video and art collections. |
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Carnegie Museum of
Art |
Official site of
the Carnegie Museum of Art. Provides
information on all of the exhibits as well as
highlights of its collection. |
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Carnegie Museum
of Natural History |
Official
site of the Carnegie Museum of Natural
History. Provides information on what's new,
programs and press releases. Has in-depth
details of the individual exhibits as well as nine
online exhibits. |
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Carnegie
Science Center |
Official
site of the Carnegie Science Center.
Offers a detailed history of the Center.
Also provides information on exhibits, events, and
educational programs. |
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Frick Art and
Historical Center |
The Frick
Art and Historical Center's website provides a
detailed history of the museum itself, Henry Clay
Frick and his wife, Helen Clay Frick. Also
gives details about Clayton mansion, the car and
carriage museum, the greenhouse and the
grounds. |
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Heinz History
Center |
Offical
site of the History Center located in the Strip
District. Offers a history of the museum,
details about each of the exhibits and links to
history websites. |
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Mattress
Factory |
The Mattress
Factory is "a museum of contemporary art that
presents art that you can get into -- room-sized
environments, created by in-residence
artists." The Mattress Factory's site
gives information on the museum and some of the
prominent exhibits within the museum. |
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Pittsburgh
Children's Museum |
Official
site of the Children's Museum. Provides a
complete history of the museum. Includes
details about all exhibits offered by the
museum. |
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Regional Parks
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Web Site |
Description |
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Audubon Society of
Western Pennsylvania |
The mission of the
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is "to
inspire and educate the people of southwestern
Pennsylvania to be respectful and responsible
stewards of the natural world." This site
offers information on birding and conservation, as
well as, an events calendar and online nature
store. |
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Pittsburgh
Parks
Conservatory |
Provides history,
news, and events of the conservatory.
Includes history, news and events of four
different city parks as well. |
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Point State Park |
This website comes
from the Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources. Includes an overall history of
the park. Also provides information on the
remaining structures of Ft. Pitt and the
fountain. |
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Regions
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Web Site |
Description |
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Downtown
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This site is
sponsored by the Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh. Gives a brief history of the
Downtown area of Pittsburgh. Also includes
information on Fort Pitt, the Point and the Great
Fire of 1845. |
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Hill
District |
This site is
sponsored by the Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh. Gives a brief history of the
Hill District. Provides information on
landmarks and institutions, such as Greenlee
Field, the Irene Kaufmann settlement, and the Hill
House Association. |
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North
Side |
This site is
sponsored by the Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh. Provides a brief history of
Pittsburgh's North Side. Discusses such
institutions as the historic Expostion Park and
the modern Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Science
Center and National Aviary. |
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Discover the
history and vision of Pittsburgh's South Side.
This website provides historical information, a
map of the area, a calendar of events and links to
area shops and restaurants. |
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Strip
District
or go
to
Neighbors
In The Strip |
This site is
sponsored by the Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh. Provides a brief history of
Pittsburgh's Strip District. Includes
information on the Mills and foundries, and the
rare and exotic items you can buy at the
strip. |
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Sports
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Web Site |
Description |
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Pittsburgh
Penguins |
Official site of
the Pittsburgh Penguins. Provides
information about the team, schedules, statistics,
news, multimedia (webcam and photos) and
tickets. |
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Pittsburgh
Pirates |
Official site of
the Pittsburgh Pirates. Provides statistics,
player profiles, news, game schedules, history and
community information. |
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Pittsburgh
Steelers |
Official site of
the Pittsburgh Steelers. Provides
information on game schedules, statistics, team
roster, depth charts and
history. |
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Stadiums and
Arenas
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Web Site |
Description |
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Heinz Field |
This page is
provided by about.com. Offers special
features, statistics and more essential
resources. |
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This website by a
sports enthusiast provides a lot of facts,
statistics and pictures of the
stadium. |
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Mellon Arena
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Provides an
extensive history of the arena. Also
includes information on upcoming events, seating,
and corporate details. |
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This website
maintained by an avid sports fan offers factual,
historical and statistical data about the hockey
arena. |
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PNC
Park |
This site is part
of the Pittsburgh Pirates' official website
Gives an in-depth overview of the park, a Photo
Gallery and ground
rules. |
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Transportation
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Web Site |
Description |
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This website offers
information about "the city's official sightseeing
boat" such as the history of the Gateway Clipper,
safety guidelines, event schedules and ticket
information. |
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Inclines |
This site offers
information on inclines, in general, and more
specific information on the two Pittsburgh
inclines, the Monongahela and the Duquesne.
Also provides pictures of the views, cars,
stations and much more. |
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More Inclines |
This site is
sponsored by Pittsburgh Railways Online.
Contains a document featuring why inclines are in
Pittsburgh, the Golden Age of inclines, a timeline
and information on each of the two
inclines. |
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Walking Tours/Historical
Landmarks
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Web Sites |
Description |
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This page from the
Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors
Bureau’s website offers information and links to
different types of tours that are available
throughout the city. |
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Pittsburgh History
Landmarks Foundation |
Provides brief
history of the Foundation as well as news, tours,
and events. Also provides work sheets and
slide shows. |
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Walking
Tours of Pittsburgh |
This site is
sponsored by the Pittsburgh Department of City
Planning. Provides information about
historic districts, such as the Mexican War
Streets, Manchester, and Allegheny West.
Each area is discussed by location, community,
history and styles. |
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More
Walking Tours of Pittsburgh |
This site is
sponsored by the Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh. Provides self-guided tours, such
as the Strip District and the Pittsburgh
Trail. Also includes information on other
tours, such as Molly's Trolleys and Just Ducky
Tours. |
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Zoo, Aviaries and
Conservatories
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Web Site |
Description |
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Learn about the
history, exhibits and architectural design of the
planetarium. Biographies of astronomers and
scientists as well as news about the planetarium,
astronomy and earth and space sciences can also be
found at this site. |
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National
Aviary |
Official site of
the National Aviary. Provides a history of
the aviary as well as event and ticket
information. Also provides facts about the
birds in the collection and an FAQ about
birds. |
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Phipps
Conservatory |
Official site of
Phipps Conservatory. Offers a virtual tour
and information about plant collection, history,
garden center library, exhibits, events and
educational classes. |
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Pittsburgh
Zoo
and Aquarium |
Official site of
the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. Provides a
brief description of the naturalistic habitats
found within the zoo and aquarium. Also
includes "look up an animal" and "ask a zoo
keeper". |
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Western
Pennsylvania Conservancy |
Western
Pennsylvania Conservancy's mission is "to connect
people to nature through ecological science and
land conservation." This extensive site
provides information on Falling Water, community
conservation and other ongoing
projects. |
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Ancient
Civilizations
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Web Site |
Description |
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History for
Kids! |
A
wonderful site for learning about ancient
medicine, food, clothing, religion and many other
aspects of daily life in ancient
civilizations. An
internal search engine allows you to find
information within the website quickly and
easily. |
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KidsClick!
Ancient World |
Public
librarians in Middletown, NY, compiled this list
of websites about ancient civilizations. The
websites are listed alphabetically with brief
descriptions to help you find the right site for
your topic. |
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ODYSSEY
online |
This site offers
information about the people, mythology, daily
life, death and burial, writing and archaeology of
the ancient civilizations of the Near East, Egypt,
Greece, Rome and Africa. Pictures
of ancient artifacts can be downloaded and printed
for
reports. |
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Fact
Monster |
Ancient
languages, people, countries and cities are
described in detail with many cross-references and
bibliographies. |
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Homework Help from the Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh
School Subject Links:
General Homework
Megasites
Science &
Technology
Social
Studies
Math
Arts
Language
Arts
Inventions and Science
Projects
African American
Resources |
