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:22 |
Funder message for Pittsburgh History Series |
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:39 "Life is a Highway" song |
Underwriter credit |
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1:39 Montage of Oakland scenes |
Oakland history Scenes of the city section and a brief history of its development. It began as a park, but soon evolved as a center for education and cultural activities. |
Introduction |
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3:27 Fade up from black to moving shot, see complex spans of bridge above.
4:49 B&W topography map |
The Hot Metal Bridge and Bates Street Brief tale of the Hot-Metal Bridge, which allows access to Oakland from the South Side. Story of one of the last pistol duels in this region in 1806. The loser, a young politician named Bates, is memorialized by a well-traveled street in Oakland. A visit to an Italian groceria on Bates Street, owned by three sisters. They tell the tale of their family business and its goods, as well as its diverse customers. |
Buildings
and Bridges: Bridges
Creating Community: Culture, customs, foodways |
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9:57 Close-up of maps, finger pointing to regions
10:42 Two men walking up a home's front steps |
Oakland streets and houses People have lived in Oakland for about 150 years. Important names in Pittsburgh history inspire the names of many of the community's streets. Some Victorian homes from the era still exist. Marshall Goodwin fixes old houses in this section of Oakland, and talks about the visuals as well as the cultural significance of the buildings he refurbishes. |
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12:51 Montage of medium close shots of houses
16:15 Pan past wide shot of trees to the Frick Fine Arts Building and the statue/fountain in front. 16:52 Wide shot of couple with stroller walking across bridge |
Schenley Park Schenley Park's history as a farm is revealed, and we meet Meg Cheever, head of the conservancy that raises funds to preserve and promote it. At first, it was a haven from the smoke and smog of the mills, and today, it is a place of respite for students. Mary Schenley donated 300 acres of her family farm to the city, and Schenley became the city's first park. City of Pittsburgh erected this statue in honor of Mary Schenley. This statue was sculpted by the same man who did the portrait of Lincoln on the penny. An introduction to Panther Hollow Lake, the little-known body of water in the park which was once a major site for recreation. |
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17:40 Wide shot of a vintage race car coming around bend |
Vintage Grand Prix The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, held in the winding streets of Schenley Park, is the country's largest race of vintage cars. People come from around the world to race and to admire the vehicles. |
Rivers and Valleys — transportation |
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23:55 Extreme wide shot of Phipps Conservatory roof
24:43 Medium shot of man in suit walking thru interior doorway
25:41 Man in khaki shirt walks through interior greenhouse door |
Phipps Conservatory This giant greenhouse has been here since the late 19th century. Volunteers work some of the outside gardens. Some history of the greenhouse is revealed. It was given to the city by Henry Phipps, a partner of Andrew Carnegie's. A relative tells the history of Phipps' opening in 1893. It was the largest greenhouse in the world when it was built. Kurt Pisanka is the head of the horticulture staff at Phipps, and he talks about his memories of going to Phipps as a young boy. Kurt also takes viewers on a tour of behind-the-scenes greenhouses where exhibit plants are cultivated, and how the building's works are maintained. |
Rivers and Valleys — horticulture, gardens |
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28:24 B& W photo of Carnegie museum with bridge in foreground 29:47 Close-up Statue in front of museum
30:24 Wide shot man and little girl getting off elevator
32:05 Wide shot pan of the Hall of Architecture, then tall man in dark suit walking thru 34:22 Tilt up from students to the T-Rex skeleton in Hall of Dinosaurs |
Carnegie Museum Not far from Phipps is Carnegie Museum. Its history is revealed, and its modern changes showcased. Statues were added to the building's exterior in 1904, and they represent literature, music, science, and fine art. The top of the building houses the nine female muses said to inspire artists. A tour of the museum's interior begins with the wall murals of John White Alexander. These murals celebrate the industrial heritage of Pittsburgh. Richard Armstrong is the Director of the Art Museum and he speaks about the facility's humble beginnings. Vintage pix help illustrate the museum's early years and the exhibition known as the Carnegie International, and showcase some of the modern pieces in the gallery today. The Museum of Natural History is home to "The Bug Zoo." The diverse group of curators and entomologists talk about the huge and unusual collection of bugs on display and what their specific jobs are. The room also serves as an insect lending library, shipping bugs to other entomologists all over the world. This room served as a set for some scenes from the movie "Silence of the Lambs." |
Rivers and Valleys — entomology |
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39:55 Close-up of woman in blue head scarf and purple shirt sitting in front of book racks
40:46 Wide shot woman in black skirt and blue shirt 43:00 Pan thru doorway to room with blue counter |
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh The Carnegie Library dominated the building in the early days. One of the head librarians discusses the library's history. Andrew Carnegie predicted that Oakland would someday be the center of art and learning in Pittsburgh. Librarians discuss the character and charm of the building, as well as its many offerings. Andrew's Alcove is a quirky bookstore inside the library. Proceeds benefit the library |
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43:19 Medium close-up University of Pittsburgh Book Center sign
45:45 Close-up of Bryn Mawr — Vassar book store sign
47:50 Wide shot of boy roller-blading down street
49:20 Wide shot of Callaban Book Store (red storefront) |
Oakland Bookstores Oakland is a great place for people who like books, because it has a number of bookstores. Jay's Bookstall is a great place for new books. Many authors make appearances at the store. The Bryn Mawr-Vassar Bookstore was founded by alumni of both of those colleges to raise money for student scholarships. Many graduates volunteer time to work there, and books are donated. Workers give a tour of the store and highlight some of their more interesting selections. Townsend Booksellers has been open since 1990. Neil and Beverly Townsend, the couple who owns the store, talks about the rare books they stock. They also discuss what it is like to live above the bookstore. The Caliban Bookstore rare and used bookstore caters to both book dealers and traditional customers. |
Creating Community Local businesses |
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51:48 Pan wide-shot interior of students studying in the Cathedral of Learning
53:49 Rows of wooden desks in a classroom |
Cathedral of Learning and the Nationality Rooms The Cathedral of Learning is an impressive landmark on the University of Pittsburgh campus. It is situated on a plot of land that once belonged to the estate of Henry Clay Frick. The building was the vision of John Bowman, who came to the city in 1920 to be Chancellor at Pitt, and some of the design and building process is discussed. The Cathedral of Learning hosts a number of Nationality Rooms, which are hosted by ethnic groups. Many display priceless artifacts and reflect important points of heritage. |
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56:17 Exterior as students carry luggage and boxes on sidewalks |
Pitt's Incoming freshman Incoming freshmen at Pitt are seen moving into their residence halls, and getting their first taste of college life and urban living. |
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1:00:21 Vintage film footage of students
1:01:07 Zoom out on extreme wide-shot of CMU campus 1:02:40 Extreme wide-shot of Mellon Institute (bldg surrounded by tall pillars) |
Carnegie Mellon University and Mellon Institute History of Carnegie-Mellon University's beginning as a technical and trade school created by Andrew Carnegie. Many of the original buildings are still in use, and this segment explores some of the fascinating features of the architecture. Modeled on the Parthenon, this building was built in the 1930's, and each of its 62 columns weighs over 62 tons. Mellon Institute merged with Carnegie Tech in 1967 and that was the birth of Carnegie-Mellon University. |
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1:04:06 Extreme wide-shot exterior pan of Oakland street, see Cathedral of Learning in B/G 1:04:30 Wide-shot woman walking toward camera on residential street |
Worshipping in Oakland Oakland has a heritage of grand old buildings. This segment spotlights some of the buildings, including places of worship. There is a shrine to the Blessed Virgin on a hillside in South Oakland. Residents of the neighborhood care for the shrine and speak about its creator, a woman named Mrs. Toma, who erected the shrine in 1956 because there were a lot of accidents on the nearby blvd. |
Creating Community: Religion |
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1:06:12 Exterior of Pittsburgh Playhouse
1:08:00 Student walking into front glass door |
Pittsburgh Playhouse This semi-professional theatre is remembered by the son of its founders. Prominent Pittsburghers gave the Playhouse its start by funding the theatre in 1934. In recent decades, the Playhouse hosted a film series, showing a different film every night. Today the Playhouse is part of Point Park College, and plays are put on often in the three theatres. |
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1:08:17 Extreme wide-shot of Oakland's hospital buildings
1:09:13 Man in white jacket walking down sidewalk
1:10:42 Extreme Close-up of blue hospital street signs |
Oakland hospitals and Family House Many important and impressive hospitals are located in Oakland. In the 1950's, Dr. Jonas Salk created the world's first vaccine against polio here. In the 1980's, Pittsburgh established itself as a world center for organ transplants. Dr. Thomas Starzl pioneered organ transplants in these Oakland hospitals. Today he does research for the transplantation institute that is named for him. Starzl and his wife are seen in their home as they discuss living in the heart of Oakland, and the changes the neighborhood has seen since they moved in in the mid-1980's. These hospitals are a maze of hallways and departments, and this segment meets some of the patients who travel here for treatment. Some of those families who travel from out of town for specialized treatment stay at one of the three Family House facilities in Oakland. Founded in 1983, they are now a model for similar facilities around the world. |
Creating Community: Community services Science — Medicine Creating Community: Service and volunteerism |
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1:13:30 Sidewalk flower vendor 1:14:40 Storefronts on Craig Street
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Oakland street scene Bill Kuzman sells a variety of flowers on this busy street corner in Oakland. Shoppers, workers and students and store-owners comment on the diverse shops on Craig Street. Each July, Craig Street merchants host a sidewalk sale. |
Creating Community: Local business |
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1:18:15 Shots of restaurant storefronts
1:22:50 Row of hot dogs on a grill |
Oakland restaurants A variety of restaurants are located on Craig Street, and throughout Oakland, representing many cultures. Customers reflect on their favorites. One popular Oakland restaurant is "The Original Hot Dog Shop," also known as "The O." Follow mammoth French fries and hot dogs with ice cream at Dave and Andy's. |
Creating Community: Restaurants |
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1:23:56 Vintage baseball footage of Forbes Field |
Forbes Field From 1909 — 1970, Oakland was home to Forbes Field. One piece of the baseball wall still exists in Oakland and baseball fans still gather each year to listen to audio tapes of the 7th game of the 1960 World Series, which the Pittsburgh Pirates won. |
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1:28:20 Extreme wide-shot pan of housetops and then montage of Oakland sites |
Wrap-up Oakland has a special quality, blending old and new elements. |
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1:28:56 Closing credits |
Various people comment on their favorite Oakland elements |