A common nickname for Pittsburgh is the Steel City. At one time Pittsburgh was known the world over for the steel and glass it seemed to produce in endless supply. The steel industry attracted immigrant workers because it paid well despite the fact that the work was hot, grueling, and dangerous. Environmentally, the industry left the city in a state of fog and dust. After nearly years, the steel industry came to a close in the s and many workers were left unemployed or working for a foreign company.
The loss for Pittsburgh was catastrophic. Before steel making filled the sky with the dark clouds of early 20th century industry, Pittsburgh was creating glass. As early as the s Pittsburgh was a major distributor of glass products. Being located along three rivers, Pittsburgh made good use of the waterways. Other Westinghouse inventions include household appliances such as the first automatic washing machine. Today the company continues to offer a wide range of services and products to the world.
Pittsburgh Foods Pittsburgh has its share of success in the food industry. Henry John Heinz created the H. Heinz Company, synonymous today with its famous ketchup. Based in Pittsburgh since , the Heinz Company sells over million bottles of ketchup per year.
Heinz is the most global of food serving companies in the country. Pittsburghers are second to none. Their love for this city runs deep, and you feel it surround you in every way. Friends visiting Pittsburgh frequently tell me how surprised and touched they are by the friendly and kind nature of the people here. People are happy in Pittsburgh, and their spirit and the energy is contagious. Come celebrate the Summer Solstice with us and our neighbors franktuary New beer released this week!
A post shared by Eleventh Hour Brewing Co. New breweries are popping up left and right all over the city. These spaces are great for both indoor and outdoor social gatherings and events, and many even offer great food menus or rotating food truck schedules to pair and enjoy with their local brews. There are almost too many to name, but a few breweries that have a special place in my heart include Penn Brewery , 11th Hour , and East End Brewing.
Check out some of my favorite picks for some local winter warmers here. Kennywood is a treasured and cherished Pittsburgh landmark and one that's hard to describe until you experience it for yourself. No matter your NFL team, Kennywood has something for everyone. And most importantly, something everyone can agree on - enjoying some Potato Patch fries together is always a most to any visit to the park.
Check out our Insider's Guide to Kennywood for tips and tricks! Outside of iconic spots like Primanti Bros. Apart from Yelp naming Gaucho Parrilla Argentina as one of the top places to eat in the US, the city itself has racked up accolades including one of the best for pizza lovers and even beat out our state rival Philadelphia for best cheesesteak!
Pittsburgh is frequently celebrated as not only affordable, but one of the top most livable cities in the US. Aspects of community, access to green space, healthcare, arts and culture, and education are just a few of many of the aspects that make Pittsburgh a fun, exciting, and comfortable place to call home.
Pittsburgh is even one of the United States' "Blue Zones! Years ago, it wasn't uncommon for visitors to only associate Pittsburgh with its industrial history as a steel town. But today, with a variety of diverse industries blossoming, Pittsburgh has extended its reputation to mean more than just steel mills. Pittsburgh's renaissance has earned the city a spotlight as a destination worth visiting, both domestically and internationally. With Pittsburgh's iconic yellow bridges weaving between streets of modern and historic architecture, the Pittsburgh skyline is a sight that never gets old.
With , it has more bridges than any other city in the world—three more than previous record-holder Venice, Italy. The city boasts sets of public steps, more than other hilly cities like San Francisco and Cincinnati In order to help maintain all those stairs, one neighborhood association hosts an annual StepTrek. If you're interested in participating, this year's event takes place October 3. But you better start training now, because you'll be climbing the equivalent of nearby Mount Washington, that famously hilly 'hood overlooking downtown.
The specialty at famed Primanti Bros. Would you rather chow down on two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun?
That fast food staple known as the Big Mac was invented in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area by McDonald's franchise owner Jim Delligatti in There's even a museum devoted to the sandwich, located in the 'burgh's burbs. You'll probably want fries with that Big Mac and, naturally, some ketchup. That condiment was most likely made and bottled by the world's most famous condiment producer, the Pittsburgh-based Heinz.
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