Beyond Rust chronicles the rise, fall, and rebirth of metropolitan Pittsburgh, an industrial region that once formed the heart of the world’s steel production and is now touted as a model for reviving other hard-hit cities of the Rust Belt. Writing in clear and engaging prose, historian and area native Allen Dieterich-Ward provides a new […]
PA Books: “Hold Your Horses! The Pennsylvania Farm Show at 100”
This distinctive book records the rich history of the nations’ largest indoor agricultural exposition. It is filled with inspiring stories, interviews and photos that chronicle its unique 100-year history of the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Mary Klaus, author of “Hold Your Horses! The Pennsylvania Farm Show at 100,” is a former 4-H member from Westmoreland County. […]
PA Books: “Golden Arms: Six Hall of Fame Quarterbacks from Western Pennsylvania”
(VIDEO) Of the 23 “modern era” quarterbacks honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, six of them hail from Western Pennsylvania, within a 60-mile radius of Pittsburgh. How did that happen? Who are the six and what are they all about? The six are Johnny Unitas, George Blanda, Joe Namath, Joe Montana, Danny Marino, Jim Kelly. Friends and former classmates and teammates offer stories about the Super Bowl Six. That’s how you really get to know the real story of these talented QBs. They have not forgotten where they came from. These are personal stories that provide real insights into these success-driven individuals.
PA Books: “The Gettysburg Cyclorama”
(VIDEO) The Gettysburg Cyclorama: The Turning Point of the Civil War on Canvas is the first comprehensive study of this art masterpiece and historic artifact. This in-depth study of the history of the cyclorama discusses every aspect of this treasure, which was first displayed in 1884 and underwent a massive restoration in 2008. Coverage includes not only how it was created and what it depicts, but the changes it has undergone and where and how it was moved.
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