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Because they made steel. John Augustus Roebling, builder of the Brooklyn Bridge, George Washington Ferris, inventor of the Ferris Wheel. ALCOA, IBM, Westinghouse Electric, H.J. Heinz, there's more then just steel.
The convergence of the three rivers at Pittsburgh, PA made SW PA a gateway for migration and shipments of goods and products. From Pittsburgh, PA people and goods could go west, south, or north. Goods went by the Ohio River over to the Mississippi River, and all the way to the Gulf of Mexico through waterway connections.
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Which city has the most bars in the US?
Pittsburgh, PA
Where was the steel capital in the us?
Pittsburgh pa i think
Which is the minimum wage of US in 2011?
It is $7.25 in Pittsburgh PA.
How many miles is it from Altoona PA to Pittsburgh PA?
96.1 miles on US-22 W
Doesn't Pittsburgh pa exist or all of pa we never hear a word about us?
Pittsburgh, PA does exist. It was named America's Most Livable City by Places Rated Almanac, Forbes, and The Economist.
Is Pittsburgh Pa west or east of the prime meridian?
Pittsburgh PA is located WEST of the Prime Meridian.
What is the address for the US Postal Service eastern area headquarters in Pittsburgh?
5315 Campbells Run Road Pittsburgh, PA 15277
What is the distance from Pittsburgh PA to Franklin PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA, USA to Franklin, PA 16323, USA is 84.53mi / 136.04km
How many miles is it from Pittsburgh PA to Wellsboro PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Wellsboro, PA is approximately 180 miles.
Is decibel level regulated in private businesses in Pittsburgh PA?
No, not specially in Pittsburgh PA.
What mountain range is Pittsburgh PA in?
Pittsburgh, PA. is in he Allegheny Mountain Range
Where was Night of the Living Dead filmed?
around the pittsburgh, pa area.
