Seeing Pittsburgh / Barringer Fifield ; photographs by Michael Eastman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fifield, Barringer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Tours.

Pittsburgh (Pa.).

Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

xvi, 288 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm

Other Title:

Pittsburgh

Place of Publication:

Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press, [1996]

Summary:

"Fifield brings Pittsburgh's rich history alive in this new guidebook of 12 walking and driving tours. Fifield's grasp of history is complemented by his understanding of architecture. His book is an essential companion for visitors as well as residents who want to understand their city better. Highly recommended". Library Journal

Contents:

What's the point?: Point State Park and Gateway Center

Urban magnetism: the Outer Triangle

The ins and outs of planning: the Inner Triangle

The civic psyche: the Hill, Oakland, Schenley Park

Presbyterians and other primates: Shadyside, East Liberty, Highland Park

The varieties of domestic experience: Squirrel Hill, Point Breeze, Homewood, Edgewood

Capitalism triumphs, for a while: Hazelwood, Homestead, Braddock

From cradle to grave: the Strip, Lawrenceville, Bloomfield

Solos: North Side

Not so down to earth: Troy Hill, Millvale, Aspinwall

Playing with history: South Side

Views: Mount Washington, Thornburg, Fort Pitt Tunnel.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-271) and index.

ISBN:

0822938596

0822955423

OCLC:

34658644