Pittsburgh History Series

Invented Engineered & Pioneered In Pittsburgh

What connects Ferris Wheels with state of the art nuclear power plants? Why is there a connection between George Westinghouse and 21st century robotics? What’s the common thread that links John Roebling, Jonas Salk, the Mellon Arena and video games? It’s Pittsburgh’s amazing love and respect for innovation, great engineering and unfettered imagination. Watch this. You’ll see.

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What Makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh?

In 2006, WQED producer Rick Sebak considered some factors that make Pittsburgh unusual and charming.

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George Romero & the City of the Living Dead

George A. Romero, a master of horror, has a long history of filmmaking in Pittsburgh.

It is a Joy: WQED-FM is 50 Years Old

A celebration of Pittsburgh's All-Classical radio station with historic footage and more!

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