Pieces of Pittsburgh

June 13th, 2006

This series of photographs was captured in June of 2006 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania about a week prior to the All Star Game that was held at PNC Park.

Aerial of downtown Pittsburgh.
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Sunny day at PNC Park
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Fort Pitt Bridge and downtown
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Evening from Spring Hill

Cornice detail on the Andy Warhol Museum

Aerial of the Gulf Building
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US Steel Building and One Mellon Center peek above a ridge

Pirate Parrot fires hot dogs into the crowd

Lightning streaks across the sky from the North Shore
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Aerial of the South Side, Pittsburgh
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Lightning strikes behind Pittsburgh
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Evening game at PNC Park
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Pittsburgh Skyline from Grandview Park
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Lightning from Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh
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310 Responses to “Pieces of Pittsburgh”

  1. Joe wrote:

    Amazing work! Pittsburgh is such a picturesue city – who woulda knew?! Your photographs have been a huge contributing factor to convincing to move here in a few years. Looking forward to seeing more.

  2. Robin wrote:

    Matt you are a genius……..and the clairity makes these series of pictures just incredible……I sent these on an e mail everywhere……..you’re amazing !!

  3. David Frances wrote:

    I’m from England, but I lived in Pittsburgh in 1962-67 and worked at Hornes (My gap year lasted 5 years) These are absolutely superb photos and I admire your skill. I have not been back for many years …probably 30 but I could see considerable changes. I was on Forbes avenue at the YMCA when they built the IBM building (It is / was all diamonds and at the time quite the revolution. I think it was about that time when they built the Dome. Thank you for these stunning memories, I’m close to 70 and unlikely to return, but you never do quite lose memories of a place that treated me very well. I had many good friends but sadly one by one they stopped sending cards. Cheers, David Frances

  4. Wayne Miller wrote:

    My native city never looked so good, it makes you proud to be a Pittsburgher. I willshare these incredible photos with my friends in Dayton, Ohio

  5. Debbie Puff wrote:

    Our Pretty City. These photos are simply amazing. I love how you’ve captured the neighborhoods as well. I send this site over and over again to people. They just love it, and those who have moved on get to see a bit of their home town from your point of view. Love it and the Burgh,

  6. Heidi Adams wrote:

    Thank you so much for posting your amazing photos on the internet. my husband and I are both from Pittsburgh and our parents and families still live there. We are extremely proud of where we come from and have used your pictures as backgrounds on our home and work computers. We miss our home town so much and it’s great to be able to come here and look at pictures of the burgh to remind us of home! Your photos show others that Pittsburgh is so much more than just an old steel town.

  7. Joe Madeya wrote:

    I’m a Pittsburgher and have been in the south of France for 18 years Without returning! I live in the city of Sete,, there are some photos on my site.PGH sure has changed and I miss it!
    You really just made my evening here. Thank-you for your beatifull work.

    Joe Madeya

  8. David A. Sakas wrote:

    I’m a Pittsburgher and have been all my life. I just Love this city!! Thank You for your great work in capturing our neighborhoods as you did. I ahve sent this web site all over the country, and as far away as California!! Keep up the Good Work!!

  9. Diane wrote:

    As a native Pittsburgher now living in TN I really enjoyed looking at the pictures. I never tire of the view from Mt. Washington or coming out of the tunnels and seeing the point. You can take the kid out of the city but not the city out of the kid.

  10. Joe Folino wrote:

    I left Pitts. in ’55 and haven’t been back sicne…. It is not the Pitts. I knew then… but it has turned into a beautigful city…. but somehow I miss the old one. I doubt I will ever return but thanks for showing me what I am missing..

  11. Ben wrote:

    I live in Pittsburgh but I never saw the city like this. It was never this beautiful to me. Thank you for showing me how beautiful and colorful Pittsburgh really is. I will never think of my city the same way again. Ben

  12. Gail wrote:

    Thanks so much for the awesome pictures. My husband and I both wore born in Pgh. and after moving to Fl. when my hysband retired, he kept saying, you can take the boy out of Pa. but, you can`t take Pa. out of the boy. He has passed away and I wish he could have seen these. I will be moving back to Pa. soon, all the family is there. Thanks

  13. Phyllis Stein wrote:

    Matt,
    You are incredibly artistic! These photo’s are amazing. My husband son & I moved from Pittsburgh on Labor day weekend 2005 to move to Florida. The thing that I really miss besides my friends and relatives is the “Skyline of the City of Pittsburgh”, I even put that in my Christmas letter. Now, I have your site saved to my favorites and I look at these pictures at least once a week. Thank You!!
    Phyllis ( Dillie )

  14. Cathy Sheets wrote:

    I was in awe looking at these pictures. I am sure glad that my friend forwarded them to me. Some of them are very significant to me as I was on the construction crew that built the PPG, Mellon buildings and the subway. I was an operating engineer and ran various cranes and heavy equipment in the Pittsburgh area from 1978 until 1987. I was one (1 out of 4) females to graduate from the apprentice program for Local 66. I was the first in Beaver County. I have since moved on in the career field by being employed by US Airways and have now took an early retirement because of health problems. I would like to buy one of the photos that has the PPG building and the Mellon building in it. I will let you know if you send me you email address or a phone number to call you…Keep up the great work..These pictures are all awesome….

  15. Diana wrote:

    Beautifil pictures ! Every single one. Pittsburgh is a great town, but it looks even more SPECTACULAR from your viewpoint ! Thank you !

  16. Jacqueline Moon wrote:

    What an awesome site. I grew up and Pgh and went to PITT. I live in Southern Calif now. Could you take some cold, ugly, dreary pics so I don’t miss the place so badly. The city would still shine through though. It has so much charachter and greatest people in the world!

  17. Mark Brady wrote:

    Are you photo’s available for purchase in picture size?

  18. Marla Charnesky wrote:

    I always know our city was beautiful!

  19. Flo & Dick GRanger wrote:

    We were both native Pittsburghers, and still have total love of the city. We now live in Florida,but our hearts are still with
    the Burg. Love the photoe. Do again soon. Thanks

  20. Darlene Reardon wrote:

    It just goes to show you that Pittsburgh is no longer (and hasn’t been for a very long time) the “smokey city.” These pictures are awesome! Proud to be a native Pittsburgher!

  21. Donna Nadeja Morgan wrote:

    That’s my background. Born and raised southwest of Pittsburgh..spend 21 years there..Loved it then..love it now..Alwasy makes me feel special..I may be in CT now, but once a ‘burger’ always a ‘burger’..Keep the city safe..

  22. matt wrote:

    i finally saw the pics of pittsburg.. and i am really amamzed on the beauty of the city and how everything blends together! i know some1 who lives there and now i really wanna see the city first hand!!

  23. Pattie Fowler wrote:

    My dad sent these pictures to me. WOW! They are awesome and make be homesick!!! Thanks to whomever put this site together and and took the pictures. I love Pittsburgh and did I say I missed it!!!???

  24. william strater wrote:

    Just echoing the comments-I never missed Pgh so much! Even though I get back about every 2 years, I see the changes year in and year out. Nonetheless, I loved the city and didn’t move because I didn’t. Lived in Houston and Las Vegas, each has its appeal, but not like “home”. My Northside, Manchester, is long gone, but the spirit of Pgh continues.

  25. mary jo weddington wrote:

    the pictures of pittsburgh are beautiful

  26. Magic from Poland wrote:

    I was in yours city on summer holiday, graet city. I made a lot of pictures but not as good like this one. Take care Pittsburgh citizens:)

  27. David from Philadelphia wrote:

    Wonderful photos. The skyline and landscape are very beautiful. Good work!

  28. Steve Perzan wrote:

    Beautiful!!!

  29. Charlton Griffin wrote:

    Looks like a great place to live!

  30. Mimi Ford wrote:

    My Goodness what beauty. Funny how when you live near something you tend to take things for granted. I ive in Florida now, but I will always have western PA in my heart. GO STEELERS! Black and Gold forever!!!

  31. Paul Staudenmaier wrote:

    Totally awesome photography! I really enjoy looking at quality work. Thanks.

  32. Barbara Fenner wrote:

    Wow, what beautiful pictures,,they make me miss my hometown all the more. Love that city and those pictures are awesome.

  33. Jody wrote:

    These pictures are just awesome!!! I have lived in the Pittsburgh area all my life and never realized just how beautiful our city really is! Thanks for sharing – I plan on forwarding to all my friends!!! Keep up the good work.

  34. Dayna wrote:

    These photos are amazing. Loved the angles, the colors, the composition. I always take visitors through the Fort Pitt tunnels to see the way the city just pops out before you unexpectedly. These photos gave me that same sensation.
    Wish I knew your secret vantage point to shoot that front-on view of the city! West End, I’m thinking…

  35. Civsgirl wrote:

    I have been living in Phoenix for 6 years now…and am homesick for Pittsburgh EVERY DAY. Thanks for the slice of home.

  36. Frank & Gail wrote:

    What a treat to see the roads, streets, rivers and buildings from various high points. These are places we travel periodically and it is great to see the overall connections. What beauty to behold. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

  37. Betty York wrote:

    These are exquisite pictures of Pittsburgh!!!!!!!!!! Please keep them coming. Thank you so much.

  38. Dawna Elko wrote:

    Wow.. what memories.. its brings it all back .. there great

  39. Don wrote:

    These photos brought tears to my eyes after being away for nearly a half century. As a vintage 1933 Pittsburgher, I am saddened by the absence of the steel mills, Forbes Field, bustling Penn Station, Schenley Mansion, old yellow trolleys, etc., but the City has acquired a new persona and is as impressive as ever. Thanks for the memories.

  40. Gene Stone wrote:

    Received these photo’s from friend in Butler. It makes me very happy that I was able to live and work in Pittsburgh for 23 wonderful years. There is no city that is more beautiful to my eyes than these photo’s show me. Thanks for sharing them.

  41. cynthia m barton wrote:

    a dear and wonderful man in my life sent me the pictures of pittsburg. they are absolutely breathe taking. I am particularly fond of the nite time scenes. very inspiring.

  42. paul mcmanus wrote:

    FIRST OF ALL, THANK YOU —YOUR PICTURES ARE OUTSTANDING AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. I DON’T GET INTO
    PITTSBURGH EXCEPT FOR ENTERTAINMENT OF SOME SORT. YOUR PICTURES SHOW ME HOW BEAUTIFUL OUR CITY IS AND HOW SPECIAL THE PEOPLE ARE WHO LIVE HERE.—-AGAIN A GREAT AND EXCITING CITY.

    PAUL MCMANUS

  43. Norm Gilsdorf wrote:

    This brings back a lot of good memories!

  44. Kathy Sutek wrote:

    I am a native Pittsburgher and have lived here all my life except for a few years when my husband was in the Marines. It will always be the most beautiful city to me, as the people are the most wonderful and friendly. You have captured so much of the essence of the city, old and new. My daughter and I are season ticket holders for Pirates games, and we are actually in one of your shots-our seats are just up from first base. (I printed in and blew it up a bit and there we are!) Keep showing the world how great Pittsburgh really is. We Pittsburghers know it and it is wonderful to see how people from all over the world are saying the same thing.

  45. Raul Hegeman wrote:

    Great memories – Thanks – One wonders why one leaves the great city.

  46. Rick (in NJ) wrote:

    I could have sat and scrolled through 40 more! I have been displaced for 15 years now and am always looking for an excuse to come “HOME”.

  47. jo-Ann wrote:

    What a wonderful “vacation!” Pittsburgh is beautiful! Thank you!

  48. Linda Bilobran wrote:

    Matt you are just awesome. I go home every year and I never tire of the beauty. I love your river scenes and especially the fireworks!!! Best seats our on the hill in the Southside to watch them go off. Spent many wonderful nights, drinking brewskys and eating cold chicken watching the fire works!!! I live in Texas but I’m still a picksburger at heart!

  49. dan jamieson wrote:

    Blew me away…
    I am former resident, with lots of family still in residence. Thanks for the great pics, ynz!!
    I am curious about lots of them…so much new, but the old is fine and clean, while the new is spectacular and fresh.
    Keep up the good work.

  50. Kath wrote:

    wow, amazing picture’s. A friend gave me the link to this site, & well it left me feeling like…. now I think I have seen another part of this world, I cant say that ive ever left New Zealand. It has made my desire to travel so much stronger. You take absolutley awesome photo’s. I was touched by them in ways I cant explain, truely magnificent. If I ever get the chance to travel to America I will most definatley drop in on Pittburgh.

  51. SUSIE wrote:

    I’m a Pittsburgher living in Las Vegas .. wow, these pictures made me homesick! I just loved each and every one of them! Thanks so much for sharing these with all us natives who miss our city so much!

  52. Eric Bordt wrote:

    I am a pittsburgher born and raised.. I had to move to florida for job related reasons.. But the pictures on this website are so amazing and breath taken, that it brought a tear to my eye looking at them… I love Pittsburgh and cannot wait to come back.. It is truthly one of the most beautiful cities in America

  53. T J Rastelli wrote:

    WoW—outstanding !!!!!!!!!

  54. Carol Belasco Wasilko wrote:

    Born and raised nearly 65 years ago in a “haus” in “dawn-tawn” Pittsburgh; felt insulted when told by a Marylander that I had an accent back in the 60′s; then after visiting San Fransisco in the 70′s and seeing the architecture so re-vered, I felt I knew a big, big, secret….Pittsburgh is and always will be….a jewel in the rough. Thanks to the photo artist who has given us a look at one of the facets!!

  55. Anonymous wrote:

    very nice job

  56. Carol Full wrote:

    SUPERB – I’m homesick. Thank you so much.

  57. June wrote:

    Im from Canada and have lived in the Burgh for a while now. What I didnt see in your pics were all the homes situated up in the hills overlooking the whole view of pitts. I live on the South Side slopes and the view from my back porch is am
    amazing. The homes up there are all very tall and very slender. It was the first time in my life that I had seen homes that looked like this. The one my husband and I bought was built in the late 1800′s. One thing you cant show in the pictures, is the friendliness of the people of Pittsburgh. Amazing for a city this big. Think the title “city of brotherly love” should have been named after the Burgh.

  58. MARSZ wrote:

    I AM SO LUCKY THAT I HAVE A FRIEND WHO FORWARDED THIS TO ME. THE PHOTOGRAPHY IS UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL.
    I LIVE ON THE SOON TO BE BOOMING NORTH SHORE; I LOVE THE URBAN LIFE. HOPEFULLY, AFTER OTHERS SEE THESE PICTURES (AND I WILL BE FORWRDING THIS TO EVERYONE) THEY WILL SEE THE PROMISE OF LIVING IN THE ‘CITY’.

  59. Carol wrote:

    Pittsburgh is a beautiful and unique city. I am lucky to have spent a lifetime living here.

  60. MARIAN-OHIO wrote:

    BORN AND RAISED IN TC,PA. LIVE IN OHIO NOW……………..STILL SAY PITTSBURGH MY HOME. ITS A BEAUTIFUL CITY! LOOKING AT THESE PICTURE MAKES ME HOMESICK. HOPE SOMEDAY TO GO BACK TO LIVE. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

  61. Cindy-Nevada wrote:

    A friend of mine that lives in Pittsburgh sent these pics to me…….They are beautiful to say the least!!

  62. Wilma Murray wrote:

    My brother sent me your pics of Pittsburgh, …….. they are absolutely beautiful.!! Semding them on to friends & family in
    Oregon, so they can see why I’ll always love the “Burgh”! I left PA at age 13, but as they say, ……. you may take the girl out of Pittsburgh, but you can never take Pittsburgh out of the girl.!!! Tho’ I love my home in the mountains of Idaho, part of my heart will always remain in Pittsburgh.
    THANK YOU !!!!!!

  63. Jackie from Jerusalem wrote:

    Just beautiful. Visited the old home town last May and felt as comfortable as if I had never left. Thanks so much for this treat.

  64. Shirley wrote:

    Absolutely fantastic and beautiful. What a City…..I have travelled all over the world….No city photographs quite like our Burgh. Bravo!

  65. Tom Kuder wrote:

    My home town never looked better. A special place with special people. Great work n@.

  66. Maria Costanzo Oeler wrote:

    What a fabulous treat. Wish I could still live there.

  67. Larry Romanik wrote:

    Thanks for the work. You should be paid by the Chamber of Commerce. These photos are the best. My wife and I were born and raised in Tarentum. My Aunt and Uncle had a Dodge Dealership on East Carson Street (Romanik Motors). We left the area in 1967. We now live in Florida but go back as often as we can. I go to KDKA.COM every day just to keep up with what’s going on. We are avid Steeler Fans and we will always be Pittsburghers. Thanks again.

  68. Daniel from Switzerland wrote:

    How beautiful and clean Pittsburgh now is. I remember the city 30 years ago when I was a foreign exchange student in Pennsylvania. Great change! Congratulations!
    In the three-river-stadium we then saw a fabulous concert by Pink Floyd: “Dark Side of the Moon”.

  69. Tom C wrote:

    Beautiful pictures The new staduims look great had an oppurtunity to go to Heinz field at Thanksgiving for the High School WPIAL Championships. Love my home in TN but you never forget where your roots are. You did a good job taking the pictures. GO STEELERS, BUCS & PENGUINS!!!

  70. Samer & Beth Siouffi wrote:

    Pittsburgh, we miss you!!!!! We recently moved to upstate NY from the Burgh. We will always remember beautiful Pittsburgh. We will come and visit often.

  71. Bill Pulford wrote:

    I graduated from Tech in 1956 and came to California and worked in aerospace. I’m retired and a widower and I’d love to return to Pittsburgh and live but I don’t think I could handle those winters again. It’s a beautiful city that got a lot prettier since I left 50 years ago. Thanks for the wonderful pictures.

  72. Icarus wrote:

    Great set of photos, never been to America but this gives me a very good idea of what it must be like

  73. Jeanne in Florida wrote:

    You are supposed to shoot pictures to remind people why they left this beautiful city. Slush, snow and dreary skies. I guess the good out weighs the bad…….. Really nice job, thank you.

  74. Char wrote:

    What great pictures of the greatest place on earth!! Now living in FL but my heart will always be in Pittsburgh. GO STEELERS!!

  75. Ironball wrote:

    Makes me proud to say “I’m from da Burgh.” I’d live nowhere else.

  76. Geri wrote:

    Great pictures. Penna. will always be home, but I prefera the Florida sunshine to the snow & ice & slush in Penna.

  77. Fred wrote:

    I hope everyone has a chance to visit or live in Pittsburgh. Believe me you wont be disappointed. Matt, take pictures during the sunset at around 6 in the fall away from the city, beatiful sunset. Thanks for the pictures. I hope everyone enjoys

  78. Guy wrote:

    WOW!

  79. Shambra wrote:

    Wow, Wow, wow!…loved the pics, absolutely beautiful and nalstalgic! Brought tears to my eyes because this is the essence of the ‘Burgh’ I miss the most. Thank you for showing the world one of the reasons Pittsburgh was voted the most livable city. My husband & I moved to Annapolis, MD 20 yrs ago (nice town but it is not the ‘Burgh’). We still have our house there and will never sell for this reason, we always want to have some part of it and will always come back as often as life allows. We will certainly pass these on to friends & amily. We started a little league progarm here (football, basketball & cheerleading) for under priveledged children and named them the Brownswoods Steelers. YEAH! go Steelers!You do great work, keep it up and thanks.

  80. Kelly Lynn wrote:

    Stunning – love the lightning. Sunsets for your next project would be superb. Yinz got dawn tawn alright. Da Burgh born and raised and anytime I have traveled not only do I mention the burb I live outside of but ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO MENTION THAT I’M A PITTSBURGHER and it’s the best place in the world to live for many reasons – to mention a few – the people – the entertainment and the sports.

  81. Robert Moler wrote:

    As a retired Pittsburgher and also USAF, I was really impressed with your gallery of photos. I would like to know if prints are available and if so what are your fees? There are several that I would like to frame in 8×10 size. My thanks in advance for your reply. Bob Moler

  82. Anna Marie Wyant wrote:

    Born and raised in the Burgh Moved to Charlotte to be with my daughter and her family. in 1999. My heart will always be in Pgh. and with the Steelers. The pictures are just beautiful. My cousin sent them to me. I thoroughly enjoyed every one. Brought many wonderful memories. I am now 67 years old, a great time for memories. Thank You.

  83. Cliff Zervos wrote:

    Was in the Burgh in 1963 while transitting to Wright-Patterson AFB to stay with my uncle until I enlisted in the AF in Columbus, OH. Only spent one night in Pittsburgh and never realized how beautiful the city was/is.

    A military buddy of mine from the 60′s still lives in the Burgh. He is the “T”. I am the “Z”. He referred me to the site.
    Thanks “T” for the view. He’ll know what these letters mean.

  84. Ray Biem wrote:

    WOW Steelers country looks great I wish I was there. I been born and raised in Montana all my life, but wishes I could moved to Pittsburgh to see the Steelers,Penguins,Pirates, Panthers,and Explosion. My brother send me these nice pictures and he lived here since 1970′s. and I been a Steelers and Pittsburgh fan since. I have visit here 3 times,now making plans to come here again to see the 5th super bowl trophy. GO STEELERS

  85. Akiko wrote:

    Moved out to Denver from Pittsburgh. Love it here, but will always bleed black and gold. Thanks for the great pictures! Made me homesick! Pictures couldn’t have showed up in my mailbox at a better time, knowing the Pens will stay in the city for a while longer. THANKS, MARIO!

  86. Carole Jones wrote:

    I spent two holidays in Pittsburgh (May 2004 & May/June 2006) staying at my friends Bob & Gill. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and absolutely loved Pittsburgh and was made to feel very welcome by all the Americans I met. The photographs are stunning and brought back many happy memories of my stay in your wonderful city. Looking forward to my next trip.

  87. Joe D wrote:

    Ynzs guys made me sick. HOMESICK

  88. Judy C. wrote:

    Once a Pittsburgher, always a Pittsburgher. We have been in Arizona for 30 years and truly love it but there will always be a warm place in our hearts for one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Great photographs! Great City! Great People! Great Memories!

  89. Ryan wrote:

    There is no city in the world that looks quite like this! I’ve lived in Pittsburgh my entire life, and I plan to keep it that way. Excellent photos!

  90. Dave M. wrote:

    I want to come home! Someday, maybe. You know, we always come back! ;O)

  91. Alan K wrote:

    you can take the boy out of pittsburgh but you can,t take pittsburgh out of the boy how true is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  92. G.B. Turner wrote:

    I miss the burgh. Wish I was there. Great pics!

  93. Harry Lempp wrote:

    Born and raised in Pgh, now 85 yrs old so I have many memorys , lived on Mt Washington for twenty year so I saw Pgh grow from a mill town to a place of cultuer look fior more Pics
    HcLempp Kearney Ne

  94. amy wrote:

    i love the ‘burgh with all my heart and soul!!! my husband andi are both born and raised pittsburghers now living in charlotte,nc due to our jobs. i will never love a place more than the ‘burgh. i miss the food, the bars,the museums, the beauty, and of course, the people!!! pittsburgh is a treasure, we are all fortunate to have experienced this wonderful city filled with culture, ambience, beauty, and the best people on earth!!!! thank you for making my heart swell!! go steelers!!!!

  95. Donald wrote:

    Proud to be a Pittsburgher, Good Work !!!!

  96. Jim Mahoney wrote:

    Awed by your fantastic pictures! A native born and raised in Mt. Washington, enlisted in the USN (61 years ago), but have been home often ever since, and still love and miss it. But your pictures made me realize how great the city is, and to recall memories trekking it as a kid down the incline and over the Smithfield Street Bridge. Thanks for the memories.

  97. Helen J. King wrote:

    Good Work,keep it up.

    THANKS

  98. Helen J. King wrote:

    AWESOME

  99. Bill Mann wrote:

    Although I have been away from Pittsburgh for 24 years, I was born and bread of Steel. Matt your photos touched my soul and make me proud to say I am from the Burgh

  100. Bob Nehus wrote:

    Have lived in OH since 1961. I was raised in Ingram. Bless you for these beautiful views.

  101. chris wrote:

    Hands down one of the most beautiful cities! Keep up the great work Matt and thanks for the BEAUTIFUL pictures you brought to the world!

  102. Wm. Dengler wrote:

    What a spectacular presentation of our beautiful and colorful city. I have lived here all of my life and have surely seen the changes along the way. What a sharp contrast to the mental pictures I have stored in my mind of how the city looked back when I was a child!! What a treat to see the city through your eyes….

  103. EVA wrote:

    BEAUTIFUL JUST BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE THE COLOR OF THE PICTURES. U COULD ALMOST FEEL THE EXCITEMENT AS IF U I MYSELF WAS A PART OF IT OF THIS EXCITING CITY. I’VE NEVER BEEN 2 PITTSBURH, BUT I MIGHT JUST HAVE 2 VISIT THIS CITY REAL SOON!!!

  104. MS. G. wrote:

    THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE PICTURES WERE JUST GEOGEOUS THE CITY IS BEAUTIFUL AND YOU CPATURED THAT

  105. Sondra G. wrote:

    I have never seen Pittsburgh look this awesome. WOW! We have moved to Florida, but I will never forget my roots, and I proudly say that Pittsburgh is a great city. These pictures exemplify what a great city Pittsburgh is.

  106. MarianneK wrote:

    Thank you so much for sending these beautiful photos of “My Burgh” I have lived in Boston Area for 33 years but I always want to go back to Pittsburgh where the real people are. The colors and sections photograph ed just brought it all home to me here. I hope someone sends them again each time you take them.

  107. Lori B wrote:

    These are some fabulous pictures of the city. I have lived here all my life and have never seen all these shots. Thanks

  108. Al Pletz wrote:

    Just saw the picks of the burgh and realized how much we miss it. We left beaver valley in 86 and go back every couple of years .Fla is nice but you can take the people out of Pittsburgh but younzs can’t take the Pittsburgh out of the people some really great pics thanks Al and Ida Pletz

  109. Diane wrote:

    Thank you for the beautiful pictures of “home”. One of my best friends sent this e-mail along to me. We both worked in the O.R. at Allegheny General for years. It’s been a while since either of us lived in the ‘burgh, but you never forget it & you never stop loving it. Steeler, Penguin & Pirate fans FOR LIFE!!!

  110. Bobbie Jo Threlkeld wrote:

    Thanks to the person that took these pictures I was raised on the northside in Allegheny Co. I now live in Ga but pittsburgh will always be my home.

  111. Lynn from Polish Hill wrote:

    Matt…I have seen your pictures before, some years ago. Your photographic skills have grown as awesome as our city has. I can see you love Pittsburgh as much as I have all my life. Keep on snappin’ those shots of the bridges and the rivers so everyone can see how much they are a part of us. I loved your neighborhood shots too. They really picked up the character of this big city made of little villages. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and these awe inspiring photos. The continuous loop video was pretty cool, too! All the best!
    Lynn

  112. Kris Abrams wrote:

    Great pics – miss Da ‘Burgh!

  113. Kathy H wrote:

    My husband and were both born and raised in Pittsburgh, and now live in Las Vegas. We miss the “burgh” but not the weather. But these pictures really bring back memories. It is a great city.

  114. Joe Mastrorocco wrote:

    Pictures are great. Loved em’. Thanks

  115. Dale E wrote:

    I lived in Pittsburgh for just a few years but loved every minute. These pictures are a wonderful reminder of a beautiful city. The photography is spectacular. Thanks.

  116. Nancy Velasquez wrote:

    I was born and raised in Pittsburgh area. I left in the 70′s. Big changes have been made to my old home town. For the better I must admit. Really greatful to see it again.

  117. Pam Reiger wrote:

    I am a native Pittsburgher and love these pictures. It makes me proud to share these photos with my family and friends, some who have never visited. Thank you for all the great pics!

  118. Ray Masa wrote:

    Grew up in Wilkins Twp. I could go for a Vincents Pizza right now!

  119. Neil wrote:

    WOW Pittsburgh is awsome and your pics make Pittsburgh look as good as NYC or LA. NICE JOB!!!

    GO STEELERS, PENGUINS, and PIRATES!!!!

  120. Monica wrote:

    Pittsburgh will always be my home. These pictures really show the ethnicity that makes up this great city. I’m homesick all over again!

    Thank you!

  121. Tim from Polish Hill wrote:

    Soooooo! Proud to be a Pittsburgher. Your pics just gave my home town pride a welcome boost. Thank You.

  122. christian wrote:

    Pittsburgh is AWESOME!!!!!!!

  123. Iwan from Switzerland wrote:

    such a great city. we miss it very much. I love every single pic.

  124. Frank Davis wrote:

    Grew up in Beechview, South Hills Catholic, CCAC and Duquesne grad. I get home often, every chance I get. Always have to go up to Mt. Washington and take some photos. Beautiful shots, Thanks

  125. rajeswari S.P , Somwarpet, Coorg wrote:

    The photos are amazing. loved very much………………………

  126. mark breier wrote:

    Excellent pictures, Pittsburgh is home to me and my family and we are always finding time to look a great photos of are city. I have some amazing pictures of the city hanging in my house and are looking forward to many more. keep up the great work and hope you enjoy the great days of capturing excellent photography of our amazing city.

  127. Guy Eckstine wrote:

    The “Burgh certainly has changed alot since my days at Kiski School from 1970-74. It was a scary place at that time, being a Native Californian etc. It was old, dark, smoky, and I had never seen anything like it before.

    But now the City of Steel and Coal had been polished to a Diamond!

    Long live the’Burgh!!

  128. Patti wrote:

    I love these pictures. I am living elsewhere right now, but hope to go home in the future for good. Pittsburgh is and always was a great and beautiful city. I miss the people and the weather. I am so happy that other people feel the way I do about my home town. Thank you for this gift.

  129. Mikey wrote:

    I have a fondness for Da’ Burgh. My father lived there, deriving from Wales. Also, my best friend lives there . As others on this web, I have traveled and had extended stayovers all over the world. Your pictures are stunning, really!! As I was born and raised in Miami, every year for Fall I drive up north.Brookline is my midway stop..Yeah!! Lucky me for knowing your “Burgh”….

  130. BARB wrote:

    FABULOUS AND AMAZING ! ! ! ! ! PITTSBURGH IS THE ‘BURGH’ AND THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE IT.

  131. Roger Evans wrote:

    Great pictures, I was fortunate to have lived and worked in Pittsburgh untill 1996 and saw the great changes that took place. The pictures allowed one to see what occured all at once.

  132. H N Anderson wrote:

    Simply beautiful!
    I forward this link to people I meet around the world who, when they ask me where I am from, tend to say, “Pittsburgh?! Ugh! Isn’t that a dirty, gray steel town?” I tell them, “Not any more!”
    I LOVE my city!

  133. Hazel & Eugene Hartman wrote:

    My niece from Clearfield, PA sent me these pictures. I am still wiping the tears from my eyes. They are awesome. My Mother worked as a janitress in the Keenan Building right there in Pittsburgh, many a night I looked from the 21st floor at this beautiful city. I love it and I miss it. Eugene too. Spent weekends at the Civic Arena and Heinz Hall performances, never forget it. We live in the Florida Keys, when visiting Pennsylvania, catch Pittsburgh every chance we get. Contratulations on a tremendous collection. Go Steelers…we are counting on you!!!!

  134. Nancy Chamberlain wrote:

    What a trip back in time! I lived in Pittsburgh back in the late sixties when I was attending Pitt. Too bad we didn’t have the money to truly enjoy all that the city had to offer at the time. You know how it is with poor students! Great pix! I always enjoy going back for a visit!

  135. Trish Haines wrote:

    Those pictures were so beautiful I got goosebumps! I live in NYC but grew up in Pittsburgh. I have always and still feel it is the most beautiful city and your pictures just confirm the truth. I am a little homesick now! Thanks so much for the wonderful pictures. I can’t wait to send them to all my friends!

  136. Mimi Frey wrote:

    Can any of your photos be purchased? I am interested in a photo from the January 2007 series to give to neighbors who are moving away from Pittsburgh.
    Thanks for your help.

  137. Tom Pletcher wrote:

    What a nostaglia trip. We have seen some of these views recently, but didn’t know there was so much to see. A hearty thank you.

  138. Crafton, PA...now in NC wrote:

    Carlynton High 1988! After moving I have realized American steel had died, as well as textiles and furniture in NC…now. What Pittsburgh has NOT failed in, is bringing educated, wonderful talent to the world! I would gather it is now Pittsburgh’s biggest export! I See them everyday. I have never met an expatriate Pittsburgher that will not make you feel at home. It is the great city we come from. The pictures are marvelous! Thanks Matt!

  139. bob wrote:

    iwas there about ten years ago all i can say is it cleans tery welllllllll

  140. Mary Pettinelli wrote:

    Delphine Clemons was my initial contact to Pittsburgh and what awesome memories. Jus arrived from Wiesbaden Germany to Pittsburgh and was recieved by Delphine Clemons. Responisble, dependabe, trustworty, and Best of All, a real down to earth person who cared to help us. Her professionalism brought us peace of mind from transitioning from Europe to Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh should be very proud of one speacial realtor, DELPHINE CLEMONS.
    Delphine taught us Pittsburghs’s culture, Good health, family , and blessing all around you in lovely Pittsburgh.
    It’s all about culture.

  141. A Fox wrote:

    I’m so glad my sister sent me these beautiful pictures! I live in utah now and it’s great to show my kids where I grew up! Thanks for taking such wonderful photos, you are so talented! Love it!! Makes me a bit homesick though.

  142. Ed Slavish wrote:

    Great memories of a great city. I run into ex-Pittsburghers from Honolulu to Texas. Everyone is proud to announce they are “Burgers”. Your photos make it clear, why.

  143. Neil wrote:

    OMG!!!

  144. George T. Herczak wrote:

    I thank you for the pleasure of vewing the current advancements that a great amount of moniew can accomplish for Pittsburgh. Needless to say, “If if was not for Mr. Carnegie and additional gentlemen involved with high finances, the progress of Pittburgh is showen without and fanfair in the photographs sharred to all who visit your website.” congradulations.

  145. Bernie Y wrote:

    Hart And Sole ! Therefore Theres No Place Like Home But The Burg . Youns Know What-I- Mean GRATE JOB MATT

  146. Michelle B. wrote:

    Matt
    Thank you for the wonderful photos. Whenever I am feeling homesick for my Pittsburgh, I pull up your website. My father always impressed upon me never to forget where I had come from…and I am proud to say Pittsburgh!

  147. Jack B. wrote:

    What ever happened to the “smokey city” ?

  148. rob wrote:

    Proud Pittsburgher here! There is nothing like it!

  149. glenn from so cal wrote:

    The amazing thing is as great as your images are they don’t show the best part of Pittsburgh, the people. I miss it and someday will be back.

  150. JACK R. R. wrote:

    AMAZING PICTURES OF AN AMAZING CITY. BIG ENOUGH TO BE A CITY, SMALL ENOUGH TO HAVE THE CHARM OF A SMALL TOWN. I AM VERY PROUD TO LIVE HERE…..

  151. Valerie B. wrote:

    Just recently moved to Roanoke, VA, and while we are happy to be here, we will always be ‘from da ‘Burgh’! We encounter Pittsburghers every where we go and it’s like a family reunion. We are very unique and special folks.

    I hope some day the city can reclaim its economic vibrancy so the younger generations can stay and raise their families in this wonderful town.

    God bless Pittsburgh and its greatest asset, her people!

  152. Susie wrote:

    Wow. I just love the burgh’ so much. Whomever you are Matt, you go boy!!!!! What a great job and thanks for sharing it with us.

  153. D Kapcar Gilliam wrote:

    World Class Photos! I was born and raised in the South Hills and left in 1983 for Dallas, TX. These pictures make me homesick. Pittsburgh is a place filled with beautiful sites, culture and friendly people.
    Diane

  154. CHANCEY AMODEO MILLER wrote:

    THESE PICTURES ARE AWESOME.

  155. Nan Dunn wrote:

    My husband drives a semitruck….was strange i got these the day before he is going there..I never liked to travel, but didn’t have any idea the city was that beautiful…The next trip he takes there, i will be going with him to actually see thru my own eyes….The pictures were breathe taking……very beautiful…not like i thought it would be at all…I am so glad I was sent these pictures thru E-mail….or i would have never known how big and pretty the city really is…..

  156. MMPetruska wrote:

    Sent your web-link by a P’gh native (my cousin) & forwarded info to a P’gh-er co-worker. Absolutely beautiful photos! My cousin misses her hometown & LOVED your photos.

  157. Nate M wrote:

    I recieved this from a very good freind of mine back there in the Burgh and these are probably the best photos that I’ve seen of the city. They really illistrate the neighboorhoods and downtown and how connected everything is. I now live in L.A. but I look forward for my next visit back there. I hope more people in Pittsburgh and everyone that has lived there gets to see these pictures to appreciate how pretty it can be there. Keep up the great work.

  158. Rachel M wrote:

    Matt, these pictures are fantastic. I’m a Pittsburgher girl and I love being able to take my city with me when I travel. Anytime I leave the city, state, or country for that matter, I simply look up your site and I can feel at home. Thanks a lot!

  159. Jim Hudson wrote:

    Moved here with Westinghouse in 1970. Fantastic photos!!! We do get back to the City a couple times a year. What magnificant changes to the “Old Steel City”. My daughter sent these to me and I’ll be forwarding this to all my family and Pittsburgh buddies!!! Best of luck to you.

  160. Jon wrote:

    I want to move back.

  161. Jim Poli wrote:

    Some of the sweeest shots I’ve seen of the Burg.
    Where can I get one of those YUNZ stickers?

  162. David Hoffman wrote:

    There’s no place like home. Growing up in da ‘Burgh makes one privi to a very exclusive club. Sorry folks, but unless you’re from Pittsburgh you wouldn’t understand.

  163. Kerri Koala wrote:

    I am an Aussie from Sydney Australia……my best friend lives in PGH……I love your beautiful city……….what a wonderful opportunity to share in these pictures and re live some of the best times I have ever had…. thanks for sharing!!……….”Hey K…”it’s snowing” !!!!

  164. Lynne' wrote:

    Great pictures!! I too am a photographer, and these were some of the best I have seen……….I come to visit your city on occassion—my brother and his family live there. I will stick to Lake Erie………… What kind of camera are you using??? I have been looking for a new one, and am debating between the new Olympus, and a Canon……I would prefer the Olympus. Answer if you have time. Thanks!!!!

  165. Virginia Bickert wrote:

    AWSOME PICTURES, THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL. I MOVED FROM THE COUNTRY NAD IT IS BEAUTIFUL OUT HERE.

  166. Nicole P. wrote:

    this is awsome I reraly wished I still lived there!!!

  167. Dick Garboski wrote:

    One of The great Cities of the world, Thank You!

  168. Robert wrote:

    I was a child of the steel collapse. Neighbors moved, they even brought in trucks of government cheese because of the fallout. My family stayed, because my father knew better days would come. I see these photos and they bring tears to my eyes because I am reminded how beautiful the human spirit is and how Pittsburgh is the testament of a true city with a sense of citizenship that will ever die… I want to go HOME!

  169. Kitty & Mal Stauff wrote:

    Nice stuff!

  170. Meghan Slagle wrote:

    Your pictures are amazing!!! I’m a native Pittsburgh ‘transplant’ now living in the South…I miss it soo much!! Your photos made me so homesick! I think I’m going to plan a vacation home now…

    Keep up the great work!

  171. K. Horne wrote:

    We are from North Carolina but my son graduated from Pitt. We got to visit often and fell in love with the city. Only thing better than the pictures are the warm and friendly people who live there.

  172. D. Klimo - Nashville wrote:

    Forty years ago a radio personality named Jack Bogut did the morning show on KDKA radio. I believe he coined the phrase ” Pittsburgh – Someplace Special.” It certainly was then and even more so today as evidenced by these outstanding photos of the Steel City. Although I’ve been gone for many years, Pittsburgh will always be home to me & it truly is Someplace Special.

  173. Dan Gardner wrote:

    Wow what Beautiful Photos of My Favorite City in the World. How true the old saying ” Theres no place like home!!! ” I am a native Pittsburgher since 1944 but now live in Indiana. Anytime I get to see Photos or storys of my old Home Town I am Happy. Go Bucs & Steelers. Dan Gardner ( Formerly From Bloomfield )

  174. Diana from Butler wrote:

    I was born and raised in Butler, PA and have been to Pittsburgh many times. What a transformation this city has gone through since my childhood! BEAUTIFUL…..Great job on the pics Matt, you have a great eye!!

  175. Donna Sheridan wrote:

    All I can say is WOW….I’m from NJ, only been to Pittsburgh twice, once in a snow storm and the other with my daughter last year for a school trip on a bus with 50 very loud teenagers. Didn’t get the pleasure of seeing the city. These photos are spectacular. Never knew what a beautiful city it is.

  176. Marvin W Miller wrote:

    I never knew this city looked that good!

  177. Nancy Sm. wrote:

    Awesome job! Will send this website to all my out-of-town friends! Have lived in the “Burgh all my life and LOVE it! Want to show everyone what they are missing! Thank you!!

  178. Rosemary Armstrong wrote:

    These are absolutely beautiful pictures of Pittsburgh! When I left the Pittsburgh area in l954, it sure didn’t look like these pictures! The steel mills were in full production, and coal barges were in a steady stream on the Rivers. After the decline of t he steel industry, Pittsburgh looked like a giant junk yard filled with rusted scrap metals. Now, it is a BEAUTIFUL modern city that rose from the scrap pile! How proud you Pittsburgers must be! I hope I get back there again to see the city from my favorite place, the LaMont Restaurant! Thank you!

  179. Barbara Briggs wrote:

    I’ve been to Pittsburgh just one time. A friend and I took a bus trip from our home town and we had a blast! People
    were friendly and we made lots of friends. I loved it while there visiting, but would not want to live there. I loved returning
    back home to be able to breath clean fresh mountain air! These pictures were fantastic! Loved the ones with the fireworks! Those views were certainly breathtaking. Thanks for the free trip through Pittsburgh!

  180. BILL CICCONE wrote:

    There is nothing like the ‘BURGH’. I reside Tucson AZ. but my heart is with all ‘yunz guys’. Go Steelers.

  181. Jacqueline Lichtig wrote:

    These pictures were spectacular. I went to grad school in Pitts, plus I taught in Pitts. You brought back many memories to me. Thank you for these fantastic shots of a beautiful city.

  182. Karen R. wrote:

    A friend sent these pictures to me , for I lived in Pittsbugh for over 20 years before locating to Ohio. There is still noting like the site of Pittsburgh at night and the Mighty Steelers. Good luck in 2007.

  183. Liz Vogler wrote:

    Wow !! Just beautiful shots of Pittsburgh. My friends in other City/States . . will enjoy seeing our city. I’ve lived here in Pittsburgh for 40 years . . these shots are fantastic . . .thanks for sharing.

  184. Gord Marler wrote:

    Matt-youi have an amazing skill! Your photos are spectacular! My daughter, son-in-law and Grandaughter live on the south side and with their help my wife and I have come to know and reinforce the beauty Pittsburgh has to offer.Thank you for such an outstanding tour from your many vantage points! Gordie–Markham, Ontario, Canada

  185. John Kish wrote:

    Matt, I have not been home for many years.I was so excited to view your photos- can’t hardly express my emotions about it all – just too grand-hope to make a visit some time next year- Thanks for doing this- I had forgotten how many coorproate offices are in town. I;d love to see some photos of Kennywood Park- does it still exist? Thanks again JJkish

  186. Niall Patrick wrote:

    the BUUUUUUURGH!!! I’m moving back.

  187. CRB wrote:

    I can’t wait to move home!!! There is nothing like Pittsburgh! The best people in the world!!!

  188. DeDe from Sheraden in Pgh. wrote:

    Pgh. never looked so good. Now if we could only get the people who live here to appreciate it and take care of it.

  189. Evie wrote:

    Great pictures. Have been gone from the area for 15 years. I am very glad to have grown up in that area and some of my family is still there so I have reason to return. All the pictures capture the personality of the “BURGH”. Thanks!

  190. Kathryn wrote:

    Beautiful pictures. It makes me so homesick for Pittsburgh. Wonderful city – my hometown years ago.

  191. Bonnie wrote:

    Makes me want to come home.

  192. Pat Heffron wrote:

    Two of our children were educated at the University of Pittsburgh, and at young ages are very successful as educators and nurses. Though way across the state from this place of opportunity and memorable friendships, they’ve never left Pittsburgh emotionally. THANKS FOR ALL YOU ARE, PITTSBURGH AND PITTSBURGHERS!

  193. Jenn wrote:

    I too was born and raised in Pittsburgh, but now live in San Francisco…these photos are amazing, and brought me back to all of my youthful rompings – at Point State Park, down by the old jail, watching fireworks on the river. Thanks for bringing me back – I’ll be sure to buy one to frame in my home, so that I can have such a reminder of the ‘Burgh.

  194. Al wrote:

    My son moved out to Pittsburgh with his family and is getting his graduate work done at “DU”. We came out to visit and love the city , countryside and people. We never saw so many Tunnels and bridges. A Lovely place and the pictures here now are part of my favorites and desk top to remind me of my children. Pittsburgh, you take good care of them for us.

  195. Bob Pillar wrote:

    We moved to Conneticut in 1983 and go back at least yearly, however, the city of Pittsburgh has never looked as beautiful as what you have portrayed in these photos!!! Quite a contrast from 50 years ago! Very proud to have been born and raised in that area…

  196. Mel wrote:

    Another reason to say Cleveland still sucks!!!

  197. john nigro wrote:

    people ask me all the time were you born in florida? when i tell them i was born in pittsburgh they always respond ”i hear that is a great city” your pictures prove that.

  198. Deanna Spahr Epps wrote:

    When I looked over ALL of these pictures, it made me extremely homesick! I left Pittsburgh in 1989 and miss it terribly. Thank you for the wonderful memories that your beautiful pictures have brought back! They are just breathtaking! GO STEELERS!!!!

  199. Tim Berner wrote:

    I lived in the burgh form 1970 to 1999 . I will always love my home . I can not say enough wonderful things about the photography. I really enjoy picking out the ares I know so well. I would move back in a heart beat if I could.
    Pittsburgh the most beautiful city in the USA. These awesome pictures prove it !!!

  200. Mary (Sabo) McCandless wrote:

    Tempe Az. ” EAT YOUR HEART’S OUT ” Now this is what I’m talking about . I lived in South Park and moved to Az. after I grad.in 1970. OOP’S tears in my eyes , I owe you one”BARB” . Thank You little sister . These Photos of Pittsburgh will keep my memories alive . and to the person who made my Brown eyes Blue. * Thank You* Matt and thats from the bottom of my Heart .

  201. Melissa(Fleck)Westland wrote:

    I grew up in Tarentum and have resided in Wisconsin for over 20 some years. I still miss the “Burgh” and really appreciate this sight. I said, “gumband” to a coworker today and she gave me the puzzled stare, explained what it was and told her a few more common words. You can move all over this world ,but, if you’re from Pittsburgh you’re usually homesick for something.
    Thanks.

  202. Chris wrote:

    Hey, I’m going to show your photos of my hometown to the Intro to Journalism class that I’m teaching at the University of Newcastle, in Newcastle, Australia. Great job, thanks!

  203. Myron Book wrote:

    As a native Pittsburger now in NC, I forgot how beautiful our city is. I miss all the great people-places & things ! Thanks for the memories !
    Great job Matt

  204. BARBARA BOOK wrote:

    PICURES ARE GREAT MATT. LIVING NOW IN NORTH CAROLINA AND A PART OF ME STILL MISSES PITTSBURGH. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL CITY.

  205. Leonard Jackson wrote:

    My wife e-mailed these pictures to me at least a month ago, I wish I had open them then. Absolutely beautiful, I am from the south side of the burgh, have been gone 5yrs, but I lived there 41, so needless to say that is where my heart is.Steelers forever.

  206. Jennifer wrote:

    Great Falls, VA: been gone 29 years but still have so many great memories. Somehow seeing the signs for “North Shore” vs North Side crystalizes the changes of the last few years. The pictures are wonderful, especially the bridges, but what makes the “Burgh” the best are the memories, of great people, who really care about each other. GO Steelers! GO Panthers! Go Pirates! ( a converted Nats fan.) Thanks for the memories…(might add some music to the site…polkas and such.)

  207. Lory wrote:

    My husband & I (born & raised in the burgh) left Pittsburgh in 1974. We’ve lived all over the place since but every time we have made the trip “home”, both of us have experienced “warm fuzzies”. The view from Mt. Washington, the inclines, Point State Park, the Civic Arena (saw the Beatles there in 1964!), the bridges, fireworks on the river accompanied by the Pgh. Symphony Orchestra…..things familiar and things new, all blended so wonderfully through your photography. We are currently living in Philadelphia, but like Dorothy said – “There’s no place like home”!

  208. Jane F. wrote:

    I have lived in Indiana for 40 yrs. & still love to go back. It is such a nice place and my children love going there too.
    I was from West View and my husband from Bloomfield and we both worked down town. At that time we rode street cars to and from work. I remember when the Gulf Building was the tallest building and now there are many taller but to me not more beautiful. My children are Steeler and Pirate fans. Thanks for the pictures, I love them.

  209. Carol Joyner wrote:

    Born and raised in Glendale, I have the Pgh. spirit then and now. I love your photographs – wonderful things happen when you take a talented and gifted photographer and give him great material. I’ve been gone for more than 30 years but when I come home I really come “home”….Thanks for reminding me what a great city I hale from. My Texas born son is a dyed in the wool Steeler Fan. Didn’t I raise him right???

  210. Bill Prentice wrote:

    Was born and raised in the Pittsburgh (Glendale) Actually went to school with the lovely Mrs. Joyner… When I left in 66 the mills where shutting down, the place was becoming run down… When I came back in late 67 the “Mon Valley” was a depression area. I moved and vowed not to come back.. What a wonderful transistion and what great pictures… I can’t wait until I can visit again… What a testimony to a tough and loyal group of people… Outstanding pictures.

    Bill P.

  211. Susan wrote:

    THANK YOU for the pictures!! I have been gone for 5 years and really miss Pgh – you do a tremendous job capturing the beauty of the city and your pictures bring back great memories. I have been back to visit 3 times since moving and since my husband (a Steeler fan since a child) is from AR, we tend to do one touristy thing a trip in addition to visiting friends and relatives.

  212. Leo Walsh wrote:

    Moved from Pittsburgh 37 years ago now living in Georgia and have moved around quite a bit but there is no place like Pittsburgh and the people. Great Photos

  213. eileen wrote:

    absolutely beautiful

  214. Joe Maxwell wrote:

    What a beautiful city. I moved from Pittsburg about 40 years ago. I had the privilege of visiting with my wife about two years ago. Pittsburgh is a great city and these photos have captured its beauty. Great job!

  215. J MESSMER wrote:

    THE GREATEST LITTLE CITY IN THE WORLD, BEAUTIFULLY RECLAIMED FROM THE 40S’ PAST TO THE TOMORROW OF THE WORLD. HAVE TWO BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS LIVING THERE, BUT NEVER ME. NEED SPACE, FRESH AIR, BLUE SKIES.

  216. Cande Day wrote:

    My son moved to Cleveland. Maybe this will knock some sense into him…BRODY COME HOME!

  217. chris wrote:

    Thanks for the memories! I miss and love Pittsburgh, you people made a good life for me, and my family. I would come home tomorrow! Thanks!

  218. Tammy wrote:

    My niece moved to NC and misses Pittsburgh terribly.
    Keya, Enjoy these beautiful pictures of HOME while we are waiting (patiently) for God to get you back here!

  219. RJR wrote:

    I retired to Florida in 2004 after spending my working life in the ‘Burgh. Although I love life down here, I’m finding I miss Pittsburgh enormously. And a superb set of pictures like this only makes my nostalgia even more acute What a terrifically beautiful city ours is, and how awe inspiring its skyline is. What a great city!

  220. Joe Beerhalter wrote:

    Beautiful Pictures Of Burgh!

  221. Alice wrote:

    Beautiful pics, born on polish hill, been in Texas now for almost 20 yrs. I just love it here, but it was great to see the home town again

  222. Jeff wrote:

    Incredible!

  223. Char wrote:

    Love, love, love this city and its people. There’s no place like it!! Have lived away for almost 50 years but still bleed black & gold and always will. Go Steelers!

  224. Jackie wrote:

    What fabulous photos. Pittsburgh looks like a beautiful place.

  225. Roy from NH wrote:

    incredible…….most livable city…….live in NH but heart WPa. Let’s Go Quips!

  226. S Green wrote:

    Thanks for the memories! I moved when I was young but my heart has always been in Pittsburgh. Architectural. Perspective. Beautiful.

  227. Harvey & Wilma Barnett wrote:

    We were born ’28 & ’29 on the North Side and can still remember floods, streetcars and the largest most exciting attraction of our time, the Civic Arena and if I could see through the tears I’d tell you more. Thanks to a great photographer for stiring our heartfelt memories.

  228. Scott Barnett wrote:

    I was born in a burb of Pittsburgh, and have been away from home for almost 30 years (living In Georgia). You have made my day seeing such a beautiful city through a truly talented photographer’s lens. Your work is awesome.
    Thanks for the memories.
    Keep up the great work.

  229. Susan wrote:

    I will forever cherish each and everyone of these pictiures. Each is as unique as is ” The Burgh “. I will pass them on and hopefully inspire and remind people we live in a truely awsome city.

  230. Jorge wrote:

    this has to be the least advertised, and surprisingly one fo the most beautiful cities in America!!

  231. Nancy W. wrote:

    I moved to the ‘burgh in 1966 and I love it here. I am in the process of moving to Arizona with mixed emotions and now that I see the beautiful city I am leaving I am even more melancholy. These scenes are incredible and I am printing them out to take with me to show everyone out west that they don’t have all the beauty in America. And no one has
    T

  232. Nancy W. wrote:

    AND NO ONE HAS THE STEELERS!!!!

  233. Helen StPierre Manchester NH wrote:

    Helen from NH Beautiful pictures.

  234. jody wrote:

    Home Sweet Home, Would love to go back. Thanks for the beautiful pic’s alot has changed. give a big hello to the good ship lollypop, for me.

  235. David wrote:

    I cannot put into words how incredible these pictures are. The 2006 fireworks photos and the New Years Eve pic (in Jan 2007 folder) brought back a flood of memories for me. The happiest and saddest moments of my life captured in photo. I will always cherish this city.

  236. Grace Rothermund wrote:

    What a wonderful collection of beautiful photos of Pittsburgh. I am a native Pittsburgher, husband was a PPG person. What a fabulous building !! I now live in The Woodlands Tx,
    Thank you for your site !!! What a joy……………

  237. George Yount wrote:

    My late mom’s next door neighbor in Ford City e-mailed me the photos here in California. Those photos only remind me of how much I love Pittsburgh, and if I could have found a job there, I’d have stayed most definitely! It’s a wonderful city. Many great memories of Pittsburgh. Still follow the Pirates and Steelers though I live in Sacramento and it’d be easier to follow the Giants and 49ers, but my loyalty is to Pittsburgh. Thanks for those amazingly stunning photos! What a talent you have!!! More photos please!

  238. The Blues Chef wrote:

    I live in Parkersburg, West Virginia and have a good friend that lives in Pittsburgh. I some up there several times a year to see the Pirates and go to Big Jim’s for a reuben. Also see some good music at Moondog’s once in a while. Great shots of PNC Park and your beautiful city. I always have had a good time in your town. Keep up the good work!

  239. John Bravo wrote:

    To see these shots, of this GREAT city that I love, is just so awe inspiring. I am 55 and I’ve watched this “burgh” change over the years. People who don’t live haven’t got a clue. GO STEELERS!

  240. Drew wrote:

    Amazing photos

    I am originally from PGH but like you now live in Raleigh, NC. I was directed to this site by someone at work who knows you and must say I am glad I visited, my family will love these pictures.

  241. Robert wrote:

    I am deployed to Iraq now for over 6 months, your site brought a smile to my face. There’s nothing like seeing home! Cant wait to get to see it in person again. Thank you!!!!!

  242. Roger Taylor wrote:

    Beautiful Pictures – I always wanted to go to Pittsburgh to see the Pirates play, but after looking at these beautiful pictures, their is obviously so much more to see. Thank you. Good Job!!!!

  243. John Abraham wrote:

    I’m really proud and happy to be pittsburgher ,,, and I love pittsburghese ,, living thtere is wonderful and educational ..
    Good job

  244. John Abraham wrote:

    beautiful pics

  245. Andy wrote:

    What a great city. How could you not love this place after seeing these photos

  246. Bill S. wrote:

    Am 87 and lived in Pittsburgh (Rox) all of my life. Worked in Pittsburgh forty some years and thought that I knew a lot of this great town, but these pictures exceed all of the praise that can be bestowed in words. Thank you for making them available!

  247. Arleen wrote:

    Born and raised there. Left many, many years ago and have lived in a multitude of places. Truly, there is no place like home, no better people, sites, sounds or food! Wish we had never made the decision move. Kennywood was such a big part of our lives, Would like to see some pics of the “Park.”

  248. George T. Herczak wrote:

    I was born in McKees Rocks, 5 miles south of the point, growing up hearing about the clean up of Pittsburgh as early as 1945. The City has come a long way to getting thier act together. I say educated, decicated pollitical influences made the change possible. Thanks to early occupants like Andrew Mellon and others, saw the future as we know it today.

  249. Scott Herbst <dot> com » Sweet Photos of Pittsburgh wrote:

    [...] Matt Robinson has taken some of the best photographs of Pittsburgh I have ever seen.  Go check out these amazing pictures here. [...]

  250. Terry Maglisco wrote:

    I was born here live here and plan on being buried here. I love this city and area. God bless Pittsburgh and its surrounding cities, towns and boroughs which made this place what it is, home.

  251. Wes Sr.#3 wrote:

    Great pictures,…I really love em’, what type of camera do you use? I’ve always loved a great pic. and a lot of these are GREAT.

  252. Linda Reed Eddy wrote:

    I grew up in the Pgh. area. Bethel Park. Also worked in downtown Pgh. The pictures are wonderful. Pittsburgh never looked as good… arriving on the streetcar! These photos are the best I have ever seen. Thank you.

  253. James McDonough wrote:

    My dad grew up in munhall, great memories of going there to visit my grandparents and the entire family. The people there new each other and what a great city for tha architecture.These photos are great.

  254. Russ Bock wrote:

    Photo’s are really great I have been living away a long time, sure glad you didn’t use your zoom lens

  255. Pat wrote:

    awesome pictures…. was curious do you have any pictures of the reservoir , would love to see one i know its weird but it is a special place to me..

  256. Pierce wrote:

    Beautiful, just beautiful and I’ll be back for a visit in May! Can’t wait!

  257. Sab wrote:

    You have a great eye and I am proud to have been born (1940) and raised in the true Gateway to the west, THE ROX. Your portrayal of the sights and views seldom seen or noticed is a feast for this Pittsburghers eyes; a feast not really enjoyed or noticed much when I lived there ‘n nat. It’s all still Black and Gold. Thank you, Matt.

  258. Trish Mahoney Ivory wrote:

    A Sliberty girl, living in LA now, but still call The Burgh Home! Great shots, Great City. Love it!!!!

  259. Kathy Tiernan wrote:

    Kathy Tiernan from Galveston TX writes:
    Born and raised in Oakmont I love Pitttsburgh and take any chance to come back. YESTERDAY

  260. Kathy Tiernan wrote:

    Kathy Tiernan from Galveston Tx writes- I was born and raised in Oakmont but Pittsburgh was our high school drive around city. It was the 60′s and we all had living rooms for cars that held 6 or 8 so we went to Murry Ave for bagels or Lawrenceville for pizza or to Forbes Field for the last two innings. These photos are spectacular and I just forwarded to one of my collegues at the UT medical school where I work in Glaveston – he is moving to work at Pitt! Lucky guy!

  261. Zita wrote:

    The pictures are wonderful but being able to view live is more than words can say about Pittsburgh. Thanks for
    sharing and you did a wonderful job

  262. sherry wrote:

    Wow! Really awesome pictures of the burgh. I go through and never realized the beauty. A friend of mine emailed me them to me & really admire your beautiful pics. It makes me want to learn of how to work with my camera better. love it!

  263. MR. HAMMOND wrote:

    Matt,just love your work. I tell everyone that you are from Washington and a Prexie. dh

  264. rina wrote:

    those pics were awesome pappap i love u love always ur favorite grand daughter rina

  265. Julie Robinson wrote:

    Pittsburgh is my home and always will be – as I have traveld and lived in many cities with my family – Pittsburgh is still my home – there is no friendlier place nad no better group of friends and people. I am amazed every time I visit (yearly) how beautiful it is – I live in the south now and although the weather is nice it pales in comparison to the people and personalities of Pittsburgh. Julie Robinson

  266. joyce martino wrote:

    Althou I’ve been gone for 42 yrs and now live in So. Cal. my heart somehow remains in Pgh…my roots. Wonderful people. Love these pics.

  267. amine wrote:

    voila, ai vus les photos et c’est tres bon c ‘est normal mon amour et du pitts,ca me donne envis de partire visite le ville,et monger le n 1 ,tres jolie ville et tres jolie les filles de pitts.

  268. Alan Abrams wrote:

    Thanks for the great pictures. My family have been Pittsburghers since the 1880s and my Dad wrote for the Post Gazette. I left the “Burgh” in 1969 when I went into the Air Force and I haven’t returned to live but I get up once a year to watch the Stillers. It’s ironic that no matter where you live your heart stays in Pittsburgh. Keep the photos coming – I use one as a screen saver and change it each season.

  269. Faith Kerry wrote:

    Love the beautiful pictures of Pittsburgh! I really miss it! I now live in Villa Rica, GA, but Pittsburgh will always be my home@

  270. DreamCatcher wrote:

    beautiful pictures! they are all amazing! it IS wonderful to say that I love in one of the most picture perfect cities… keep those photos coming though! they are AMAZING!!!

  271. Rich West wrote:

    There is a picture about 1/3 of the way down this page of a guy and girl on a jet ski… I believe that is Dwight White from the Steelers? Do you realize that?

  272. Mike Spencer wrote:

    All i can say is WOW!!!! I left the Burgh when i was about 8 years old, my mother re-married and i was an Air Force Brat. Moving all around and ending up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has been challenging. I miss home so much. It amazing only going home every couple of years how much it changes each time. My brother owns 2 STEELERS BARS in Myrtle Beach, so atleast i can still wathc the BOYS play ball!!!! Nice Pics & GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  273. Rory wrote:

    AWESOME

  274. Misplaced Pittsburgher wrote:

    Lived in Pittsburgh my whole life… graduated college and took a job in CLEVELAND. Been living in Browns land for 5 months, and it’s decided– I need to get back home. There’s NO WHERE like Pittsburgh.

    Miss the skyline, my winning football team, chipped ham!!!

  275. Michael Fabrizi wrote:

    Lives in Pittsburgh, wasn’t aware of how beautiful the city truly is until I saw your great panoramic views, especially the shots taken from above, giving us the scope of your great talents of photography. Nice color and excellent approach to the subject of such a worthy effort. Thank You.

  276. JOSE GARCIA wrote:

    Excellent !!. I lived two years in Pittsburgh, as a PG student at Pitt and I enjoyed everyday of this time. Your pictures just reminded me what a beauty the city is and the all good moments we spent there. Thanks

  277. debbie weinberg wrote:

    those pics are really fantastic–brought back alot of memories-used to live in stanton heights and went to sunnyside, morningside and peabody high. i live in so florida now but miss the great city and the awesome people of pittsburgh. always my home town and one to be proud of. go steelers, go pens,-sid the kid 87 pittsburgh penguins

  278. Pittsburgh wrote:

    Thoses are beautiful pictures of Pittsburgh. Can’t wait to go back, it’s the best city in the whole wide world!! Plus they have the #1 football team!! GO Steelers!!!!!! SUPERBOWL 43 CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!

  279. Jason Toia wrote:

    I lived in the Burgh my whole life, I am currently serving in Iraq with the US ARMY, looking at your photos makes me feel a little closer to home, It meens alot, SGT Jason Toia

  280. Jake Savile-Tucker wrote:

    Hi I’ve been to Pittsburgh on Holiday and it is nice to revisit those happy memories. I live in England and Pittsburgh is a huge, amazing, beautiful city! Many thanks for this website. Jake

  281. Pete Souch IV wrote:

    Unbelievable pictures full of clarity and depth. Went to school at Duquesne University class of 2001 and the city has really changed, in a good way. Wonderful website…., GO PENS!!!

  282. Marti Worner wrote:

    I grew up in Pittsburgh and its amazing…what you remember and what you will never forget. I grew up on the Carnegie Mellon campus and loved being there…thank you for terrific pictures and memories.

  283. Hans Moerman wrote:

    I worked in Pittsburgh from 1969 -1973. I loved it then and I love the series of beautiful pictures you published. Greetings to my friends in the most beautiful city in the US.

  284. Lisa Marino wrote:

    EXCELLENT!! BRAVO!! — outstanding pictoral of the city I love and was raised. To all who live there currently – embrace and appreciate where you are —there is no other place like it! Hail to Pittsburgh!

  285. Pat BRADLEY wrote:

    After viewing these pictures today, I am once again homesick for the city I grew up in.

  286. Jack Stull wrote:

    I had a hobby when I was a teenager of taking pictures of the Golden Triangle from Mt. Washington. In 1930-33 the point was still a hodge-podge of small shops and small manufacturing endeavors. The point bridges were there then. These pictures are like a new world.

  287. Migs1991 wrote:

    Thanks — awesome pictures of the city and skyline. Pittsburgh is a unique city full of character and home to the best NFL and NHL teams!

  288. Vicki Freeman wrote:

    I live in Tampa but miss my hometown “PITTSBURGH” I miss it more it seems in the fall when all the small towns surrounding the Pittsburgh area having their festivals. Can’t get that here! We do have alot of Pittsburgh Steeler fans here and it’s always nice to chat with someone from the “burgh” Thanks for the beautiful pictures.

  289. T. Georgvich wrote:

    Missin’ the Burg big time from Chandler, Arizona. It will always be my home. GO STILLERS!

  290. S. DePaul wrote:

    Amazing!

  291. Daniel Murphy wrote:

    The photos bring back a lot of memories. I graduated from Pitt. The Cathedral of Learning was great. In fact all the photos were great. especially the night baseball park and fire works. Great photo shoot.

  292. Jim wrote:

    These are really nice.

  293. KATHY PILLAR(LOCH) wrote:

    I am originally from Pittsburgh the West Mifflin area. The transformation over the years when I left in 71 are unbelievable.What a remarkable city that I visited every year after I left. It is amazing when given the ideas and materials to work with and turn a steel mill town into what it is today. I still have to ride the incline to Mount Washington to take in the view. Good job to the people of Pittsburgh and the remarkable photographer who brought many memories back to me. Thank-you.

  294. Cleda wrote:

    The pictures are wonderful. We haven’t lived in Pittsburgh since 78, but it will always be our home.

  295. Don M wrote:

    Always homesick in Cleveland…..you have raised my temperature again! :)

  296. Don Bergant wrote:

    Born in the south, raised in Pittsburgh, now back in the south. And missing PA more each day, guess that’s home. Thanks for all the pictures and the memories they evoke!

  297. michelle wrote:

    wonderful pictures and memories. thank you for sharing. do you sell any pictures?

  298. Roger wrote:

    Fine photos, delightfully free of Photoshopping! Sure makes me miss my hometown….

  299. Donna Marlo Saunders wrote:

    PITTSBURGH YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! ONLY SURPASSED BY THE PEOPLE FROM THIS GREAT TOWN!

  300. Lisa wrote:

    I was born in Pittsburgh but moved away when I was young. I still go every year to see all of my LARGE family. I loved these photos! They made me want to hop on a plane today! (But I’ll wait until summer when it’s warmer).

  301. Nancy W wrote:

    Saw these in Sept. 07 and was moving to Arizona.
    Well, I never moved and I am so glad. I knew I couldn’t leave this wonderful town. It gets in your blood and it’s really hard to leave. I just wish there were more pictures of our Steelers.

  302. Ted Gielas wrote:

    Moved from the burgh in 1982 because of work. I will always be a pittsburghese. When I seen the pics ithought it would bring a tear to a glass eye.
    Grew up in Oakland and still have very fond memories of forbes fld,Isaly’s played on 1st oakland little league played games behind forbes fld.
    Really great pictures.

  303. mary jo wrote:

    Gorgeous pictures of my favorite city! I’m sending these to all who love Pittsburgh.

  304. Roy Vickers wrote:

    Born and raised on the North Side. I now live in Tennessee. God I Miss Pa. and the REAL People

  305. ELENA wrote:

    HELLO I AM NATIVE FROM ECUADOR, LIVE IN HOUSTON,TX FOR ALMOST 9 YEARS, MY HUSBAND IS A PITTSBURGHER ,WE VISITED THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY IN NOVEMBER/09, MY MOTHER IN LOVE SENT ME THIS PICTURES, ALL HER FAMILY IS ORIGINALLY FROM PITTSBURGH, I LOVE THIS CITY, HIS ARCHITECTURE IS AWESOME, THE WEATHER IS WONDERFUL!!! I WANT TO MOVE TO PITTSBURGH!!!

  306. Frances Poletti wrote:

    Loved living in Pa. went to Pgh. often to the stage shows at the Stanley theater with my Mom. Graduated in Pa. and met my husband there. Loved every minute there.

  307. anita allen wrote:

    Ahh, Home, home sweet home! Too see all that I miss in visual detail is the truest form of a thousand words + and talents of the professional genius and commitment of community! Thank You We have it all, the only tru competition is HEAVEN! I want to come home!

  308. Anton wrote:

    Thank you so much for these beautiful pictures. You are truly gifted, and portray our city in a way that I haven’t seen yet. You capture the topography unlike anybody else. I am studying in Austria now, but am born and raised in Pittsburgh and have lived there my whole life (except for college). I am so thankful that I can see these photos and remember my life in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Through your photos, I am once again connecting with my family, friends, and the people of Pittsburgh. I want you to know that your photography has given me hope and happiness, and most importantly an excitement to come back to our city and relive the Pittsburgh spirit. Living away from Pittsburgh, I’ve come to appreciate it more than ever, even though I have always loved my hometown, and your photos reinforce my love. You capture the true essence of Pittsburgh so well, and I hope you continue to photograph the area.

  309. likeskylines wrote:

    i would just like to say i like viewing skylines from cities in northamerica and i rate pittsburgh in the top 5 i like the mixture of the old and new very nice other cities i like for skylines is edmonton ab canada seattle wash vancouver canada and chicago illinois i recommend viewing them as well

  310. Steeler Dave wrote:

    The City of Champions never looked better. Great work!!


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Here is an extensive series from August 2005, including photos from Heinz Field during a Steeler game. Among a few skyline vantage points are Spring Hill cemetery on the North Side, Mt. Washington, and the West End. Click the photo at right to view this set.