A History of Pittsburgh's City Steps
Schedule
Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
4000 Gateway Campus Blvd, Monroeville, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15146 | Monroeville, PA
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Did you know Pittsburgh has the largest number of public stairways in the country? Built during the city’s population heyday as a cost-effective measure to move 700,000 people from their homes on the hills to the mills lining the three rivers, city steps offered a free and efficient way to get around. Author Laura Zurowski will be returning, along with co-authors Charles Succop and Matthew Jacob. They will provide a historical overview of Pittsburgh’s 900-plus outdoor stairways and the residents who used them, illustrate the various construction styles, and provide an update on how the city is working to preserve them.
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4000 Gateway Campus Blvd, Monroeville, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15146Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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