Mellon Square, Pittsburgh, Pa.
“A section of the park showing the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in the right background. This magnificent acre of greenery has brought into the heart of the Golden Triangle the majestic beauty of trees and shrubs, erupting fountains and cascades accentuated by multi-colored lights at night.”
![Map of Fort Duquesne, 1755 (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 24, 1755
The French commandant announced that Fort Duquesne was completed. [Historic Pittsburgh]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/c0f85582fbd10a68b96673842eb9192e/tumblr_mnb7y25SX61qakblyo1_500.jpg)
Map of Fort Duquesne, 1755 (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 24, 1755
The French commandant announced that Fort Duquesne was completed. [Historic Pittsburgh]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 23, 1966
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, built for magnant Edgar Kaufmann, is deemed a National Landmark. [Wikipedia]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 22, 1843
Mary Cassatt, noted impressionist painter, was born in Allegheny City. [Historic Pittsburgh]
![(image via Jasperdo’s Flickr)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 21, 1937
Governor Earle signed a bill to create a turnpike commission to issue $50 million to $65 million in bonds to finance construction of an “all-weather” toll highway from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg. [Historic Pittsburgh]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/e89fdf9feaeb93740077ed06d8d80017/tumblr_mn5hl7IcTN1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
(image via Jasperdo’s Flickr)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 21, 1937
Governor Earle signed a bill to create a turnpike commission to issue $50 million to $65 million in bonds to finance construction of an “all-weather” toll highway from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg. [Historic Pittsburgh]
![North Avenue cyclists, North Side of Pittsburgh, 1898. Frank E. Bingaman. [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/73cfcb15bd62c07381045c443710741c/tumblr_mn3qlaoghJ1qakblyo1_500.gif)
North Avenue cyclists, North Side of Pittsburgh, 1898. Frank E. Bingaman. [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 20, 1887
The Duquesne Incline starts operations on Mount Washington. [Wikipedia]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/e99895bc8359b355de3adebf60ba44bb/tumblr_mn3qi6K0RA1qakblyo1_500.png)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 20, 1887
The Duquesne Incline starts operations on Mount Washington. [Wikipedia]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 19, 1921
The world’s first broadcast of “market” reports are on the air at KDKA-AM. [Wikipedia]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/7143f3d109e16026a7f61c8305fdfe92/tumblr_mn2w74mcXO1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 19, 1921
The world’s first broadcast of “market” reports are on the air at KDKA-AM. [Wikipedia]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 18, 1918
An explosion at Etna Chemical Company kills 114 people. [The Pittsburgh Press]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/7e55d993941d14d71cc9a90a0e372be3/tumblr_mn0yeg2c5R1qakblyo1_500.png)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 18, 1918
An explosion at Etna Chemical Company kills 114 people. [The Pittsburgh Press]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 17, 1963
Pittsburgh native Bruno Sammartino wins the WWE Championship and will reign for as champion for another 18 years. [Wikipedia]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 16, 1990
William “Bill” Bennett, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policyunder George H. W. Bush, makes world headlines in Pittsburgh when he scolds local homeless in a shelter, “You guys aren’t watching “The Simpsons,” are you? That’s not going to help you any.” [Wikipedia; The Madison Courier]
Mellon Square, Pittsburgh, Pa.
“A section of the park showing the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in the right background. This magnificent acre of greenery has brought into the heart of the Golden Triangle the majestic beauty of trees and shrubs, erupting fountains and cascades accentuated by multi-colored lights at night.”
Map of Fort Duquesne, 1755 (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 24, 1755
The French commandant announced that Fort Duquesne was completed. [Historic Pittsburgh]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 23, 1966
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, built for magnant Edgar Kaufmann, is deemed a National Landmark. [Wikipedia]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 22, 1843
Mary Cassatt, noted impressionist painter, was born in Allegheny City. [Historic Pittsburgh]
![(image via Jasperdo’s Flickr)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 21, 1937
Governor Earle signed a bill to create a turnpike commission to issue $50 million to $65 million in bonds to finance construction of an “all-weather” toll highway from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg. [Historic Pittsburgh]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m45290BdDb1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
(image via Jasperdo’s Flickr)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 21, 1937
Governor Earle signed a bill to create a turnpike commission to issue $50 million to $65 million in bonds to finance construction of an “all-weather” toll highway from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg. [Historic Pittsburgh]
![North Avenue cyclists, North Side of Pittsburgh, 1898. Frank E. Bingaman. [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sfe94IEi1qakblyo1_500.gif)
North Avenue cyclists, North Side of Pittsburgh, 1898. Frank E. Bingaman. [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 20, 1887
The Duquesne Incline starts operations on Mount Washington. [Wikipedia]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 19, 1921
The world’s first broadcast of “market” reports are on the air at KDKA-AM. [Wikipedia]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4514q4iTe1qakblyo1_r1_500.jpg)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 19, 1921
The world’s first broadcast of “market” reports are on the air at KDKA-AM. [Wikipedia]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 18, 1918
An explosion at Etna Chemical Company kills 114 people. [The Pittsburgh Press]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m450v78wDX1qakblyo1_r1_500.png)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 18, 1918
An explosion at Etna Chemical Company kills 114 people. [The Pittsburgh Press]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 17, 1963
Pittsburgh native Bruno Sammartino wins the WWE Championship and will reign for as champion for another 18 years. [Wikipedia]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 16, 1990
William “Bill” Bennett, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policyunder George H. W. Bush, makes world headlines in Pittsburgh when he scolds local homeless in a shelter, “You guys aren’t watching “The Simpsons,” are you? That’s not going to help you any.” [Wikipedia; The Madison Courier]
![Steps at Highland Park Reservoir, 1910s [Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Blog]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m11iil4SR71qakblyo1_1280.jpg)
