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Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania and its metropolitan area ranks as the largest in both Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley while being the 22nd largest urban area in the United States. Pittsburgh is dominated by the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers which form the Ohio River. This strategic juncture was a major site of the North American theater of the Seven Years' War, with Great Britain winning control in 1758 to establish Fort Pitt in honor of "The Great Commoner", William Pitt. Following the American Revolution, the area grew as an important transportation center and primary gateway to the American frontier. 19th century coal and iron production made Pittsburgh into the world leader of steel and by 1910 the city was the eighth largest in the United States. With the collapse of American industries in the 1980s, Pittsburgh lost population but has successfully transitioned its economy into a world leader of healthcare, technology, education, and financial services. Pittsburgh is known colloquially as "The Steel City", for its continued leadership in steel production, as well as "The City of Bridges" for its world record 466 structures. The city's official colors of black and gold are so symbolic that all pro-sports teams from the area, the Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers have also adopted them. Multiple publications have named Pittsburgh the "most livable city" in the United States for its low crime, affordability, and plentiful educational, cultural, and recreational amenities with its skyline vistas ranked by USA Today as second only to the Grand Canyon. Template:/box-footer Show new selections “ The road to the Super Bowl runs through Pittsburgh, sooner or later you've got to go to Pittsburgh. ” ~ Bum Phillips (opposing coach) 1979 more Pittsburgh quotes at Wikiquote! 400px Photo credit: Youchen Carnegie Mellon University's Hamerschlag Hall The Homestead Strike was an industrial lockout and strike which began on June 30, 1892, culminating in a battle between strikers and private security agents on July 6, 1892 that resulted in several deaths and the eventual involvement of the Pennsylvania state militia . It was one of the most serious disputes in US labor history. The dispute occurred in the Pittsburgh-area town of Homestead, Pennsylvania, between the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers (the AA) and the Carnegie Steel Company. The final result was a major defeat for the union, and a setback for efforts to unionize steelworkers. The Bost Building, AA headquarters during the strike and today a National Historic Landmark. The pumphouse where the gunfight occurred remains as a museum and meeting hall. There are several historical markers as well as a metal commemorative sign with the US Steel logo that reads "In Honor Of The Workers." Dennis Miller (November 3, 1953), is an American stand-up comedian, political commentator, actor, sports commentator, and television and radio personality. He is known for his critical assessments laced with pop culture references. He rose to fame as a cast member of Saturday Night Live in 1985, and subsequently hosted a string of his own talk shows on HBO, CNBC and in syndication. He currently hosts a daily, three-hour, self-titled talk radio program, nationally syndicated by Westwood One. Miller was born in Pittsburgh, and grew up in the suburb of Castle Shannon and is a graduate of Point Park University. In recent years, Miller has become known for his conservative political opinions. He is a regular political commentator on Fox News Channel's The O'Reilly Factor in a segment called "Miller Time," and previously appeared on the network's Hannity & Colmes in a segment called "Real Free Speech." The Mattress Factory building The Mattress Factory is a museum of contemporary art located in Pittsburgh. It exhibits room-sized installation art from across the country and around the world. The Mattress Factory museum is named for its gallery buildings, housed since 1977 in the former Stearns & Foster mattress factory and warehouse buildings at 500 Sampsonia Way in the Mexican War Streets area of Pittsburgh's Central Northside. The Mattress Factory hosts 16 continuous, permanent installations and receives about 38,000 visitors per year. It is considered an institutional leader for incorporating interactive technologies and social media networks into the physical museum space and the virtual world, and in 2009, it became the first museum in the United States to introduce the use of QR codes as a visitor engagement tool. Museum operating hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Mattress Factory is closed on Mondays. The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original expansion from six to twelve teams. The Penguins play in the NHL's newest arena, Consol Energy Center. They have won four conference titles and three Stanley Cup championships in their history, in 1990–91, 1991–92, and 2008–09. The franchise has produced ten hall of fame players, four hall of fame coaches (including the winningest coach in NHL history), as well as two members of the Pittsburgh hockey media. Long known for their offensive power, the Penguins have claimed scoring leaders in thirteen seasons and either the player-voted or media-voted MVP in seven seasons. ▼ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ► Buildings and structures in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ► Culture of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ► Economy of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ► Education in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ► Geography of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ► Government of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ► History of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ► Organizations based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ► Pittsburgh templates ► Sports in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ► Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ► Images of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Template:/box-footer Bilbao Da Nang Donetsk Fernando de la Mora Karmiel 45x60px Matanzas Misgav Ostrava Prešov Saarbrücken Misgav Saitama San Isidro Sheffield Skopje Sofia Wuhan Zagreb Template:/box-footer (1831) The Pittsburgh Times continues weekly publication after changing its name from the Examiner. (1921) Andrew Mellon resigns from the Pennsylvania RR board of directors in preparation to become US Treasury Secretary. (1948) The Center for the Arts holds its 1st meeting. (1953) For the 2nd straight time (and 2nd ever) the University of Miami chooses a Pitt graduate as President in Jay F. W. Pearson. (1955) Mayor Lawrence dedicates the $70.8 millionia State Office Building. (1968) The Stadium Authority approves final plans for construction of the $374 millionia Three Rivers on the northshore. (1969) Natives Joe Namath, Johnny Unitas & Babe Parilli duel in Super Bowl III with Chuck Noll as coordinator. Steeler draftee Emerson Boozer duels native Tom Matte & former Steeler Jimmy Orr. (1975) The Steelers win their 1st Super Bowl, as Franco Harris sets a new rushing record & the Steel Curtain scores the 1st Super Bowl safety, remaining the only Super Bowl defensive shutout & with the fewest yards given (119 total), all in Tulane Stadium's last pro game. (1988) Pirates star Willie Stargell is the only player elected to the hall of fame by the BBWAA‚ and the 17th player elected in his 1st year of eligibility. (1988) Monroeville council approves plans for the region's 1st Olive Garden.[1] (1993) Penguins captain Mario Lemieux announces he has Hodgkin's lymphoma. Corporations Landmarks: National State City PHLF Media Mayors Movies Nationally broadcast Television Neighborhoods People Tallest buildings Template:/box-footer ... that the Pittsburgh Wayfinder System is composed of more than 1,500 traffic signs that point the way to popular destinations in the City of Pittsburgh? ... that University of Pittsburgh halfback Gibby Welch broke the single-season yardage record set by Red Grange, gaining 1,964 yards in just nine games in 1926? ...that St. Stanislaus Kostka Church is one of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's oldest churches and a prime example of the 'Polish Cathedral' style? ... that The Pittsburgh Courier crusaded against the blue discharge, calling it "a vicious instrument that should not be perpetrated against the American Soldier"? ... that Josh Gibson Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is named for Negro League star Josh Gibson, who has been called the "black Babe Ruth?" ... that Pittsburgh steel magnate John Walker's personal library, including all of the original furnishings, was donated to Washington & Jefferson College and installed in the Thompson Library exactly as he had left it? 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