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"Steel City to White City: Western PA and the World’s Columbian Exposition”
2025-09-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Pump House, 880 E. Waterfront Drive, Munhall, 15120, United States
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
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