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This page is dedicated to exploring all of the unusual, mysterious & forgotten history of Pittsburgh lost to time. John Schalcosky - Founder

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The Pittsburgher's Creed - from 1916 #Pittsburgh #TrueLikeSteel
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WOW! This is the oldest known photograph of #Pittsburgh ! It was taken sometime between 1878-1888. (Photo from Pittsburgh Photo Antiquities Museum / Colorized by OddPittsburgh)
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Exactly 35 years ago today, on Dec 20, 1985, Calvin and Hobbes​ famously pondered if #Pittsburgh was heaven or hell.
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Construction of University of #Pittsburgh 's Cathedral of Learning, 1929.
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The Allegheny Club inside #Pittsburgh 's Three Rivers Stadium
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Exactly 37 years ago today, on Dec 20, 1985, Calvin and Hobbes​ famously pondered if #Pittsburgh was heaven or hell.
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Mario Lemieux in 1984 leaving his parents' home to attend #Pittsburgh Penguins' training camp. He was 19 years old.
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Starry Night In #Pittsburgh by artist Frank Harris
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A smiling Roberto Clemente in the #Pittsburgh Pirates locker room in 1956.
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#RIP Roberto Clemente, who disappeared & passed away 51 years ago today. When Managua, the capital city of Nicaragua, was affected by a massive earthquake on December 23, 1972, Clemente immediately set to work arranging emergency relief flights. He soon learned, however, that
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#Pittsburgh - The Movie πŸ“· πŸ“· Selected clips from the following movies and TV shows filmed in Pittsburgh: The silence of the Lambs The Next Three Days Flashdance Abduction The Dark Knight Rises She's Out of My League Sudden Death Jack Reacher Adventureland Striking Distance
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50 YEARS AGO TODAY On May 1, 1969 Fred Rogers appeared before the @USSenate Subcommittee on Communications to express his disagreement with a proposal by Nixon to cut federal funding for @PBS from $20 million to $10 million. "I like you just the way you are."
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#RIP Roberto Clemente, who disappeared & was presumed dead 48 years ago today.
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ピッツバーグ (Pittsubāgu) by Japanese artist, Hiroshi Yoshida. 1928
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Happy Birthday to Roberto Clemente, who was born on this day 90 years ago. #Arriba #Retire21 #Pittsburgh
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ピッツバーグ (Pittsubāgu) by Japanese artist, Hiroshi Yoshida. 1928
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Exactly 36 years ago today, on Dec 20, 1985, Calvin and Hobbes​ famously pondered if #Pittsburgh was heaven or hell.
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Kaufmann's flagship store in Downtown #Pittsburgh decorated for the holidays in the early 1990s. (Heinz History Center Detre Library & Archives)
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ピッツバーグ (Pittsubāgu) by Japanese artist, Hiroshi Yoshida. 1928
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Spider-man visited the 'Burgh in September of 1987. This is from "The Amazing Spider-Man Issue 292". #Pittsburgh #Spiderman
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#Pittsburgh circa 1909
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I ❀️ #Pittsburgh Photo is from circa 1948-1953
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Ordinarily, I keep my personal health matters private, yet the past six months have been the most challenging and painful period I've ever endured, compelling me to share my journey with you. This ordeal began with two episodes of Guillain-BarrΓ© Syndrome, a rare condition that
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ピッツバーグ (Pittsubāgu) by Japanese artist, Hiroshi Yoshida. 1928 #Pittsburgh
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Exactly 32 years ago today, on Dec 20, 1985, @calvinandhobbes famously pondered if #Pittsburgh was Heaven or Hell.
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At the official opening of the Civic Arena’s dome on July 4, 1962, #Pittsburgh Press photographer Dale Gleason was moved to shoot a time exposure of the event. As the roof made its epic journey, he opened his shutter a number of times, thereby β€œx-raying the Civic Arena”. #Igloo
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19 years, 9 months, 30 days ago today, #Pittsburgh Pirates's Lloyd McClendon literally stole 1st Base.
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Happy Birthday to Roberto Clemente, who was born on this day 86 years ago. #Arriba #Pittsburgh #Retire21
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This still has to be one of my favorite photographs of 1930s #Pittsburgh ! The incredible detail of Downtown Pittsburgh & the vantage point just blows me away! From June 5, 1932 (Formally classified photo via USAAC)
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Some things in #Pittsburgh never change... πŸš—πŸššπŸš™πŸš›πŸš•
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The opening of the #Pittsburgh Mothership, 1963 #Igloo #CivicArena @penguins
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Some things never change... πŸš—πŸš—πŸš—πŸš—πŸš—
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My beautiful husband is FINALLY out of surgery and sleeping peacefully, overlooking #Pittsburgh 's Bloomfield, in room E-923. Things went mostly according to plan this time around and we're optimistic and determined to continue this journey, together. Goodnight, Pittsburgh! πŸ–€πŸ’›
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35 years ago today, on December 31, 1988, Mario Lemieux became the ONLY player in history to achieve a five-goal game by scoring in five different ways! He scored an even-strength goal, a power-play goal, a short-handed goal, a penalty shot goal, and an empty net goal.
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On Dec 31, 1988, 34 yrs ago today, Mario Lemieux became the first and only player in history to score five goals in a single game, each in a different way. He scored an even-strength goal, a power-play goal, a short-handed goal, a penalty shot goal, and an empty net goal.
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This has to be one of my favorite photographs of 1930s #Pittsburgh ! The incredible detail of Downtown Pittsburgh & the vantage point just blows me away! From June 5, 1932 (Formally classified photo via USAAC) Colorized with #deoldify
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This has to be one of the coolest photographs of 1930s #Pittsburgh ! The incredible detail of Downtown Pittsburgh & the vantage point just blows me away! From June 5, 1932 (Colorized from the formally classified photo via USAAC)
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68 years ago today, on July 25th, 1956 a baseball miracle took place before a sparse crowd at Forbes Field. In his sophomore year with the #Pittsburgh Pirates, Roberto Clemente came to bat with the bases loaded, nobody out, and his team trailing the Chicago Cubs 8-5 in the bottom
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#Pittsburgh 's Oakland neighborhood in 1930.
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A smiling Roberto Clemente in the #Pittsburgh @Pirates locker room in 1956. 63 ago, on July 25th, 1956 a baseball miracle took place. Clemente, in his sophomore year, hit the ONLY walk-off, inside-the-park grand slam in baseball history. (Hank Walker, LIFE Magazine, 1956)
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Family, Friends, and Fellow Yinzers, have I got an update for you! Today, I am finally able to share some GOOD NEWS with you! JOHN IS HOME! πŸŽ‰ His doctors are astounded with how well he is doing and the progress he has made just 3 days after such a major surgery. The kids and I
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ピッツバーグ (Pittsubāgu) by Japanese artist, Hiroshi Yoshida. 1928 #Pittsburgh
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A smiling Roberto Clemente in the #Pittsburgh Pirates locker room in 1956. On July 25th, 1956 a baseball miracle took place before a crowd of 12,000 at Forbes Field. In his sophomore year with the # Pittsburgh #Pirates , Roberto Clemente came to bat with the bases loaded, nobody
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Happy Birthday to Roberto Clemente, who was born on this day 84 years ago. #Arriba @Pirates
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Have to love it when #Pittsburgh is trending! Enjoy!
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#Pittsburgh 's Smithfield St Bridge with the Monongahela Incline & Station Square as it appeared circa 1905.
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Exactly 38 years ago today, on Dec 20, 1985, Calvin and Hobbes​ famously pondered if #Pittsburgh was heaven or hell.
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I ❀ #Pittsburgh
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At the official opening of the Civic Arena’s dome on July 4, 1962, #Pittsburgh Press photographer Dale Gleason was moved to shoot a time exposure of the event. As the great roof made its β€œepic journey,” he opened his shutter a number of times, thereby β€œx-raying the Civic Arena,”.
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Some things never change... πŸš—πŸššπŸš™πŸš›πŸš• #Pittsburgh
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Merry Christmas #Pittsburgh πŸŒ²πŸŽ…πŸŒ²
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#Pittsburgh from the Air - 1932 This photo just blows my mind! Wow!
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Parking on #Pittsburgh 's Mon Wharf in 1932. (Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection / PITTArchives)
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"May I have your attention, please? Will the real #PITTSBURGH please stand up?" Unofficial geographic sister cities Qamdo City, Tibet, Passau, Germany & Kaunas, Lithuania.
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Kaufmann's flagship store in Downtown #Pittsburgh decorated for the holidays in the early 1990s. (Heinz History Center Detre Library & Archives)
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#Pittsburgh "Unconquered" by Robert Griffing
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Construction of #Pittsburgh 's PPG Place taken from Mt Washington in October 1982. (PPG Industries Records/Heinz History Center)
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64yrs ago TODAY, on July 25th, 1956 a baseball miracle took place before a sparse crowd at Forbes Field. #21 's play that ended the @Pirates - @Cubs game was, in fact, the ONLY walk-off, inside-the-park grand slam in baseball history.
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62 yrs ago today, on July 25th, 1956 a baseball miracle took place before a crowd in #Pittsburgh Bottom of the 9th, bases loaded with nobody out, the @Pirates Roberto Clemente entered record books with the ONLY walk-off, inside-the-park grand slam in #baseball history. #Arriba
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Starry Night In #Pittsburgh by artist Frank Harris
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The corner of #Pittsburgh 's 6th and Wood St circa 1900.
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5 years
An incredible photo I recently uncovered!! This is a view of #Pittsburgh 's Point with Exposition Park in the background. This would have been taken sometime after 1907 & before 1915. The Point's Roller Coaster was still standing as well. (UW La Crosse photo Collection)
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#Pittsburgh 's "Point" in 1932. (Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection, April 26, 1932) Colorized with #DeOldify
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35 years ago, on Dec 20, 1985, @calvinandhobbes famously pondered if #Pittsburgh was heaven or hell.
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Downtown #Pittsburgh on Fifth Avenue in the 1950s.
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A view from the "Tin Angel" on top of #Pittsburgh 's Mt. Washington, 1964.
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3 years
As a child of the 1980s, there is probably nothing more memorable in #Pittsburgh to kick off the holiday season than this classic commercial.
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May the special lift you get this holiday season last all year long. ⭐🌲 😊 #ChristmasStarCommercial
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McKnight Lanes in the North Hills of #Pittsburgh
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The Main floor of Horne’s Department Store decorated for Christmas, 1948. #Pittsburgh #Christmas [Photo from Horne’s Department Store Photographs, Detre Library & Archives, Heinz History Center / Colorized]
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3 years
This has to be one of my favorite photographs of 1930s #Pittsburgh ! The incredible detail of Downtown Pittsburgh & the vantage point just blows me away! From June 5, 1932 (Formally classified photo via USAAC)
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#Pittsburgh Circa 1911 (Library of Congress|Colorized)
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6 months
A 38yr old Bruce Willis stars as Tom Hardy, a police officer demoted to river patrol with the #Pittsburgh Police Department in the 1993 movie β€œStriking Distance.”
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4 years
#RIPTheO Over the years, the store originally named β€œHouse of Beef” & β€œFranks & Burgers” later renamed β€œOriginal Hot Dog Shop” received National & International acclaim. Founded in 1960 by brothers Syd & Moe Simon, the "O" will now forever be remembered in #Pittsburgh history.
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#Pittsburgh 's "Point" in 1932. (Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection, April 26, 1932) Colorized
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#Pittsburgh from the air 1931
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Children's Palace, McKnight Road #Pittsburgh November 1977.
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Dear Friends, Family, and Incredible Supporters, After a challenging 21 days in the hospital, I'm finally home and on the path to recovery. This journey has been one of the toughest experiences of my life, dealing with significant health issues that tested my strength and
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6 years
34 years ago today, on June 9, 1984, an 18yr old @MarioLemieuxFdn was selected by the #Pittsburgh @penguins as the top pick in the NHL Draft. Lemieux (which literally means "The Best" in French) became a 6 time scoring leader, 3 time MVP, and 2 time Conn Smythe Trophy winner.
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Happy Birthday to Roberto Clemente, who was born on this day 85 years ago. #Arriba #Pittsburgh #pittsburghhistory #pirates #retire21
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6 years
Incredible footage of the #Pittsburgh @Pirates locker room celebration after their tense, Game 7 World Series win, 47 years ago TODAY, in 1971! In his final World Series appearance, #RobertoClemente became the first Spanish-speaking ballplayer to earn the #WorldSeries MVP award.
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#Pittsburgh legends the #LivingLegend Bruno Sammartino & the #GreatOne Roberto Clemente pause for a picture during a March of Dimes fundraiser at the Allegheny Center Mall in 1967. (Clemente Museum)
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A view from the "Tin Angel" on top of #Pittsburgh 's Mt. Washington, 1964.
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37yrs ago today, on June 9, 1984, an 18-year-old Mario Lemieux aka "Super Mario" aka "Le Magnifique" was selected by the #Pittsburgh Penguins as the top pick in the NHL Draft. Fact: Lemieux literally means "The Best" in French.
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#Pittsburgh 100 Years Ago (Colorized via #DeOldify via Library of Congress)
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A smiling 20yr old Roberto Clemente preparing for his first season as a member of the #Pittsburgh Pirates in 1955. (Photo by William Jacobellis)
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PITT Stadium during the Thanksgiving Blizzard of 1950. ( #Pittsburgh Post Gazette Archive / Colorized)
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Remembering just how great this car chase scene is through #Pittsburgh - from 1993's #StrikingDistance . #TakeBigelow
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These INCREDIBLE photos of #Pittsburgh 's Exposition Park were taken at Pirates home opener vs Cincinnati Reds.on April 21, 1904. Before the game the @Pirates raised the NL Pennant they captured in 1903, their THIRD in a row. ()
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#RIPKennyRogers #TheGambler Kenny Rogers suits up with the #Pittsburgh @steelers , for the singers third CBS television special, "Kenny Rogers America." Originally broadcast on November 20, 1980.
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Children's Palace #Pittsburgh McKnight Road November 1977.
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A view from the "Tin Angel" on top of #Pittsburgh 's Mt. Washington, 1964.
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33 years ago today, on December 31, 1988, Mario Lemieux became the only player in HISTORY to achieve a five-goal game by scoring in five different ways! He scored an even-strength goal, a power-play goal, a short-handed goal, a penalty shot goal, and an empty-net goal.
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The corner of Sixth Avenue & Wood Street - Winter of 1903 #Pittsburgh
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I’m incredibly grateful to share some amazing news with all of youβ€”I underwent my ostomy reversal surgery today, and it was a success!! πŸ™Œ After such a challenging year, this marks a huge milestone in my recovery. I’ve already been up and walking around in the hospital, and Dr.
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16 years ago today, at the Igloo, #Pittsburgh Penguins star Mario Lemieux plays his last game, assisting on a goal, as rookie Sidney Crosby is named an Alternate Captain for the 1st time. Lemieux which literally means "the Best" in French still holds many NHL records.
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Sometimes a photo just speaks for itself, like this one of Oakland in late 1960s. Featuring Forbes Field, PITT Stadium, the Igloo, and so much more! ( #Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
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