“Steel City to White City: Western PA and the World’s Columbian Exposition”

Name: “Steel City to White City: Western PA and the World’s Columbian Exposition”
Start: 2025-09-10T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-10T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Pump House

JOIN THE Battle of Homestead Foundation for an in-person program “From the Steel City to the White City: Western Pennsylvania and the World’s Columbian Exposition“

Based on his recent book From the Steel City to the White City: Western Pennsylvania and the World’s Columbian Exposition, University of Pittsburgh archivist Zach Brodt explores Western Pennsylvania’s representation at Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exposition, a major step in demonstrating that Pittsburgh was a region of developing culture and innovation.

DATE: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 from 7:00-8:30 pm

PLACE: The Pump House, 880 E. Waterfront Drive, Munhall PA 15120

ADMISSION: Free – but Eventbrite reservation required … register here: https://tinyurl.com/3kwexwrc

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WHILE Pittsburgh’s most famous contributions to the 1893 World’s Fair — alternating current electricity and the Ferris wheel — had a lasting impact on the United States and the world, other exhibits provided a snapshot of the area’s industries, natural resources and inventions.

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“A must-read for all historians of the Steel City.” — Thomas White, Duquesne University

“A marvelous example of placing regional history in a broader national context.” — Robert W. Rydell, Montana State University

“A worthwhile addition to any social, environmental, or urban history scholar’s library.” — H-Net Reviews