![Pittsburgh Penguins, 1974-1975 season (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 26, 1975
The Penguins tally their fourth heartbreaking loss in the second round of the playoffs to the Islanders 0-1 in front of a Civic Arena crowd. The Pens become only the second team in all NHL history to squander a 3-0 playoff lead, and one of the few teams in professional sports. [Wikipedia]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pfyn1kJp1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
Pittsburgh Penguins, 1974-1975 season (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 26, 1975
The Penguins tally their fourth heartbreaking loss in the second round of the playoffs to the Islanders 0-1 in front of a Civic Arena crowd. The Pens become only the second team in all NHL history to squander a 3-0 playoff lead, and one of the few teams in professional sports. [Wikipedia]
![Original blueprint of the Civic Arena, 1958 (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 25, 1958
Construction began for Pittsburgh’s new domed amphitheater, originally named the Civic Auditorium. [@mellonarena]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pffw1qtP1qakblyo1_500.png)
Original blueprint of the Civic Arena, 1958 (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 25, 1958
Construction began for Pittsburgh’s new domed amphitheater, originally named the Civic Auditorium. [@mellonarena]
September 14, 1964: The Beatles perform at Civic Arena
Pittsburgh Civic Arena with the roof open
![Civic Arena, 1961-2012 [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]
“Last two panels of former Civic Arena dome demolished,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dwodP8vY1qakblyo1_r1_500.png)
Civic Arena, 1961-2012 [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]
“Last two panels of former Civic Arena dome demolished,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Five of us are on a trip to Wash. DC - the scenery is beautiful and the weather fine. I went to Detroit on the 12th and we’ll be home around the 24th. I’m really enjoying my cousins - Hadn’t seen them for 60 years.
Love, Opal
(Source: sentandreceived)
July 30, 1987: Radio ad and Pittsburgh news coverage (0:58) promoting Whitney Houston’s performance at Civic Arena [Youtube]
New post from the Heinz History Center blog: Construction of the Civic Arena, 1958-1961. William V. Winans collection.
![The San Francisco Bay Bombers and the IRDL (International Roller Derby League) All-Stars compete against each other in Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena during the 1968 National Winter Road Tour. [Historic Pittsburgh]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx5b86mUuH1qakblyo1_500.png)
The San Francisco Bay Bombers and the IRDL (International Roller Derby League) All-Stars compete against each other in Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena during the 1968 National Winter Road Tour. [Historic Pittsburgh]
![Pittsburgh Penguins, 1974-1975 season (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 26, 1975
The Penguins tally their fourth heartbreaking loss in the second round of the playoffs to the Islanders 0-1 in front of a Civic Arena crowd. The Pens become only the second team in all NHL history to squander a 3-0 playoff lead, and one of the few teams in professional sports. [Wikipedia]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pfyn1kJp1qakblyo1_1280.jpg)
Pittsburgh Penguins, 1974-1975 season (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 26, 1975
The Penguins tally their fourth heartbreaking loss in the second round of the playoffs to the Islanders 0-1 in front of a Civic Arena crowd. The Pens become only the second team in all NHL history to squander a 3-0 playoff lead, and one of the few teams in professional sports. [Wikipedia]
![Original blueprint of the Civic Arena, 1958 (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 25, 1958
Construction began for Pittsburgh’s new domed amphitheater, originally named the Civic Auditorium. [@mellonarena]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pffw1qtP1qakblyo1_1280.png)
Original blueprint of the Civic Arena, 1958 (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 25, 1958
Construction began for Pittsburgh’s new domed amphitheater, originally named the Civic Auditorium. [@mellonarena]
September 14, 1964: The Beatles perform at Civic Arena
Pittsburgh Civic Arena with the roof open
![Civic Arena, 1961-2012 [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]
“Last two panels of former Civic Arena dome demolished,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dwodP8vY1qakblyo1_r1_1280.png)
Civic Arena, 1961-2012 [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]
“Last two panels of former Civic Arena dome demolished,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Five of us are on a trip to Wash. DC - the scenery is beautiful and the weather fine. I went to Detroit on the 12th and we’ll be home around the 24th. I’m really enjoying my cousins - Hadn’t seen them for 60 years.
Love, Opal
(Source: sentandreceived)
![Civic Arena, 1971 [Pittsburgh Magazine]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzz28kKOjZ1qakblyo1_1280.jpg)
![Pittsburgh Penguins, 1967 [Pittsburgh Hockey]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzma15EMCS1qakblyo1_1280.jpg)
July 30, 1987: Radio ad and Pittsburgh news coverage (0:58) promoting Whitney Houston’s performance at Civic Arena [Youtube]
![Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, 1960s [The Pensblog]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyokwkim4h1qakblyo1_1280.jpg)
New post from the Heinz History Center blog: Construction of the Civic Arena, 1958-1961. William V. Winans collection.
![The San Francisco Bay Bombers and the IRDL (International Roller Derby League) All-Stars compete against each other in Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena during the 1968 National Winter Road Tour. [Historic Pittsburgh]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx5b86mUuH1qakblyo1_1280.png)
The San Francisco Bay Bombers and the IRDL (International Roller Derby League) All-Stars compete against each other in Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena during the 1968 National Winter Road Tour. [Historic Pittsburgh]
