You'll be Surprised at Pittsburgh!
1938; Radiological Society of North America; Volume: 31; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1148/31.4.498
ISSN1527-1315
Tópico(s)American Political and Social Dynamics
ResumoHomeRadiologyVol. 31, No. 4 PreviousNext Annual Meeting, Nov. 28–Dec 2, 1938You'll be Surprised at Pittsburgh!Published Online:Oct 1 1938https://doi.org/10.1148/31.4.498MoreSectionsPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesCiteTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareShare onFacebookXLinked In AbstractHave you ever really seen Pittsburgh? Are you one of the visitors who smilingly refers to the “smoky city,” or have you ever seriously considered the greatness that is truly ours? While you are here we want you to take time to see our city and a few of our many unusual attractions. We promise you that you'll not be sorry. You will be surprised!Let us take you for a brief trip to just a few of the many fascinating places our city offers to every visitor. We'll start at the lower end of the triangle in the downtown section and visit the famous Block House, located almost at the Point, where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers join to form the mighty Ohio. And, rich in the historical lore of our great country, here stands an old brick building—all that remains of Fort Pitt.Leaving the Block House, we drive through the Golden Triangle, one of the richest business centers in the world and the location of the home and branch offices of internationally prominent business organizations. At the outer edge of the triangle we drive up the Boulevard of the Allies, dedicated at the close of the World War and named accordingly. Travelling right on a ramp, we cross the famous Liberty Bridge and enter the Liberty Tubes, second largest vehicular tunnels in the world. After a brief trip through some of the most beautiful residential districts you will ever see, we return through the tubes to the boulevard and drive on to Schenley Park, which is only one of the twenty parks located in Pittsburgh. Leaving the park we arrive at Phipps Conservatory, the largest of its kind in the world, and something you should not miss while you are here. In this huge glass house you will find a veritable fairyland of beauty.At this point we believe the visitor will lift an eyebrow at this new and unknown approach to a city which for so many years has retained its prominence through an industrial background alone. But, now comes the real surprise: Leaving the Phipps Conservatory we approach the great Civic Center of the Oak and district, a collection of buildings and institutions which we think you will agree is unexcelled in any city in America. Our first view, of course, will be the magnificent “Cathedral of Learning,” forty-two stories of schoolhouse, Gothic in architecture. You will be amazed at its beauty, inside and out. On the Forbes Street side of the great Cathedral will be found the Stephen Collins Foster Memorial, which contains the original manuscripts of this great writer of American folk songs, and stands for all to see as the costliest and finest tribute ever built to the memory of any musician. To the right of the Cathedral stands the Heinz Memorial Chapel, a religious inspiration.Across the street from the Cathedral stands the great Carnegie Museum and Library. Whole days might be spent inspecting the unusual collections and museum pieces in these great buildings.Article HistoryPublished in print: Oct 1938 FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsRecommended Articles RSNA Education Exhibits RSNA Case Collection Vol. 31, No. 4 Metrics Altmetric Score PDF download
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