“Art of Labor: Off Our Walls”

Bost Building 623 E. 8th Avenue, Homestead, PA, United States

FRIDAY June 27 from 4-7 p.m. join the Battle of Homestead Foundation and Rivers of Steel for the opening of a rare collection of American art at the historic Bost Building, 623 E. 8th Ave. in historic Homestead. The "Art of Labor: Off Our Walls" runs through Oct. 24, 2025 and features over 50 paintings, photographs and objets d'art from the collections of historians Joe and Delsa White, Steffi Domike and Rivers of Steel. The exhibit runs through Oct. 24,2025, with related programs on Pittsburgh's arts-and-labor heritage during the exhibit run.    Screenshot

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

Pump House 880 E. Waterfront Drive, Munhall, 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 ________________________________ 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. ________________________________ “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 Screenshot

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