Thank You so much for sharing these photos with us on your web site. A friend seen this site to me last year and every now and then I get homesick and just want to see the burgh I look at you site.
I live in Florida now ( 4 years ) and Pittsburgh will always be home.

Thank You for sharing these photos on your web site, I moved to Florida 16 months ago and the thing that I miss the most is the Skyline of the “City Of Pittsburgh” and of course Primante Brothers sandwich.
Thank you very much!
Phyllis (Dillie)

Thanks for capturing more breath taking pictures of the great city of Pittsburgh!

Your pics are beautiful. You do not realize how beautiful the city is until you are gone. If you ever get a chance some Penguin pics would be cool. That would be really great since now talk of them moving! (say it isn’t so)
Thanks for sharing, I have your website bookmarked and check it often.

These pics are great thank you

Don’t you just love the ‘Burgh? The rivers, the bridges, the hills, haven’t found a city like it yet!

Awesome pictures, thank you. My heart still belongs in Pittsburgh.

Peggy

I moved to North Carolina in October and the only thing I miss about Pittsburgh is the skyline! Thank you so much for creating this website and taking all of these beautiful pictures. I often look at this website when I need to take a minute to relax or to cheer up. THANK YOU!!!!!

You have done it again.. Captured Pittsburgh at her finest. I will treasure these forever and my husband and I are preparing to go to Asheville, NC to look for jobs. That is the only thing Pittsburgh does not have to offer right now. My husband lost his job after 32 + years when the company closed. He is 58 and can’t find a job around here. He did HVAC in the Beaver County area for most of those years and the businesses he contacted have his resume on hold because they are all slow right now. The unemployment ran out at the end of November so we are in a bind. Our only alternative is to move. I hate to leave but we have to go where there is work….Our hearts will still be here…

amazing.

Beautiful just Beautiful, thank you.

I love your website. I am a teacher and the students love to look at your photographs. THANKS!

I enjoy the Pittsburgh Skyline pictures very much.
I live in San Diego now and when I get home sick I check out your web site
and use one of your pictures as my wall paper on my computer.
I am looking forward to seeing some pictures with snow!

WOW! Absolutely 1st Place Winner. Thank you for sharing.

These are fantastic pictures of my “home town” I live in Phoenix Az now but I
must say I long for a drive through the tunnels to the welcoming sight of this
beautiful city. Keep on sharing.

Great pictures of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. I’m living in Indianapolis and it doesn’t compare to the lights and people of Pittsburgh. Since leaving the University of Pittsburgh in 1988, I also like the pictures of Pitt. Thank you for sharing these pictures.

Absolutely beautiful. I always knew that our skyline was as good or better than any other city in the US. As our slogan said you have a friend in Pennsylvania. Come and see for yourself

We are Pittsburghers spending the winter months in Naples, Florida. We could not have had anything better to look at

while here and feeling a bit homesick @ times.

loved the pictures of the “burg”. we were both born and raised there and now live in Orlando, Florida. Certainly brings alot of good memories. Thanks

Awesome pictures.

I cannot tell you how very much this site has made me feel like I am home even though I no longer live there!! I miss Pittsburgh so much that photos even just for a moment can put me right back to my favorite things about the city!! I live in Atlanta now where I am a teacher my students are always curious about Pittsburgh!! I can now show them these beautiful pictures of the place that I call home. Thank you!!

This is one beautiful city… I work down here every day and sometimes, I don’t really see it. I saw it today….. Thanks.

beautiful pittsburgh…

You always do an excellent job of capturing unique angles to familiar buildings. I’m seven months away from moving back home and I can’t wait. Keep up the good work.

How proud Iam to be a Pittsburgher

Thank you for the wonderful views; I’ll get to see some in 2008 for the first time ever.

Thanks for the fantastic photos. Haven’t lived in PGH for nearly 20 years but it’s nice to know I’m from a great city.

Pittsburgh has come a long time since the Kaufman family fled the ‘burgh in the summer to Falling Water to escape the smog!

Yinz take great pictures -n ‘at. native Pittsburgher now in Indy. Had to move somewhere where there’s work…

I now live 2160 miles away in Boise, ID and I can always go to this site and be right back home in Pittsburgh. If I won the lottery I’d be on the first plane back. Thank you for showing all of us transplanted Pixburghers our home town.

What great shots of my hometown. Been away a long time working for the U. S.Navy in Italy, but I’m always proud to say I’m from the “Burgh” when folks ask me where I’m from!

i have been in houston for 28 years…. it is a beautiful city, modern, clean, and the skyline is one of the most beautiful in this great nation… however…. it does not compare to the steel city! i use a combination of your photographs and mine for a slide show when my computer is at rest.
thank you for sharing!
janet lee enders

My, what wonderful pictures! I’ve been gone from Pgh many years and they sure bring back a lot of memories.

These pics are absolutely super! Such a great hometown, ours. Classmates: When are we gonna get together again?
hugs, jack

Very nice photographs. I moved to Miami from Pittsburgh 23 years ago and it has become more beautiful than before.

Just moved to Naples, Florida in January 2007 – dearly miss my hometown and my family – these pictures hold precious memories and show just what a GREAT place Pittsburgh is to live. Thanks for the memories!!

i want to thank you for bringing the memories of Pittsburgh back to me. Although there have been many changes, most of it is still the way I remember it. I left in 1968 at age 35 and after many moves, i settled in georgia. But, I really never left because I took Pittsburgh with me in my heart.

thank you for making this site, i go on this site every other day because i am away at college and these pictures make me feel at home, its greatly appriciated

so many out of town friends and relatives are going to love these pics! thank yinz all so much!

It was like I was there.Specialy when I saw the worlds greatest artist Museum.
Zanks again.Welcome to Portto(Portugal)

Awesome pictures. Thank you for sharing, as they bring back many good memories. We have moved from Pitts. many years ago but we often say,” There will never be another another city with so much character”.

Wow!

We’re snowbirds but still don’t get into the city when home, and I miss the beauty, the friendly people, and good resturants. Pictures made me homesick.

spectacular views,didn’t realize how beautiful Pittsburgh really is!

These pix are awesome I would love to see more.

Like many of us born, raised and still living here in Pittsburgh, I’m extremely proud to tell anyone and everyone that I’m from the ” Burg “. The shot from Mt. Washington is the first place I take visitors. It always amazes them how beautiful Pittsburgh really is, and I’m always amazed at how lucky I am to call it my home. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for showing this beautiful city. It didn’t look like that 50 yrs ago. What did you do with the smog?

Born and raised in Pittsburgh area. Lived away from it for 40 years, but still think of it as home. It gets more beautiful with the years. Thank you for sharing it in these terriffic photos.

After viewing all the pictures and reviewing all the comments from people that have left the area, I now know why I can not wait to go back to visit at least three times a year. I always make at least one Steeler game! South Carolina is beautiful but I miss Pittsburgh also.

In 1943 you couldn’t even see downtown from ‘Mahnt Washington.’ All of the steel mills were going full blast and we were having blackouts at least twice a week. That’s where Pgh. earned it’s nickname of a ‘dirty city.’ Doesn’t look like it now.

I am sending to all my alumnae friends and 2 of my kids. They are GREAT!!!

Suh-weeeeeeeeeeeeet!

I AM FROM PITTSBURGH AND WHENEVER I WONT TO SEE IT I COME TO YOUR SITE, WHEN I TURN 18 I AM MOVING BACK BUT UNTIL THEN I AM GOING TO KEEP REVISITING YOUR SITE

Such a lovely gathering of photos from my home town. Although now living in Florida…I still miss it. (But not the weather)

Dave

Like I always say – “THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME”. Once a Pittsburgher, always a Pittsburgher……Thanks for the beautiful photos of our great city……….

One of our Dormont High School Classmates from mmm years ago sent us these beautiful pictures. I still have family there but haven’t lived there since college. Your pictures really capture the strength of Pittsburgh alonw with the many chances & glances to see beauty all around you!
I have a suggestion – is it possible to do a series of photos of Phipps Conservatory?? I keep telling my family about Phipps but I’m afraid words just don’t do it justice! Of course, it’s possible that they might not allow it, but given your artistic abilities, they just might agree!! Thank you again. Sal

What great shots of a great city! Born and raised in the “burg” and still refer to it as home even though we have been away about 30 years.Thinking of moving back, since employment is no longer a priority. It was the reason we left in the first place. Our hearts will always be there.

These pictures of Pittsburgh are truly moving to say the least!

Thanks so much for sharing!

Ernie,

We have retired to the beach, and loving it, but home is home, and Pittsburgh is IT forever. Re-read “The Women of Troy Hill” a must read for Pittsburghers. Shows what heart the people of the city have. Absolutely beautiful photos! Matt Robinson is immensley talented! Bio, please?

Loved your pictures. They make Pittsburgh look like the grand lady she is and I can’t wait to share them with other Pittsburghers here in Florida.

what a glorious array of pictures. pittsburgh can compare favourably with any city anywhere!

Beuteful pictures of Pittsburgh!! I find the city wonderful and I have the most wonderful friend there which makes the city even more beuteful. I love the time time I spent there over New Year (1st night), in the frost, snow and cold. And I love the time I have spent there in the summer, when it is warm and wonderful, walking around and haveing coffie outside. And I am looking forward to come again!

Wow, thesse are the most amazing pictures. My family moved to Florida in 1969. This is the way I would like to remember the Pittsburgh that I grew up in.

We left Pgh. in 1969 and your pictures make Pgh. look great. Outstanding photographs. Thank you!

I can’t wait to show my husband Keith pictures of Pittsburgh. He’s still a Burgh boy at heart, even though he’s been under a southern influence for over 20 years.

I went to Pittsburgh in 2001 and I have never felt more at home in another city…and now looking at these pictures “I feel homesick”…..

These pictures are fabulous! Plan to share them with my children and family who no longer live in Pittsburgh as well as those still living in town. Thank you..

Thank you so much for this site! If only Pgh’s economic outlook were as pretty as your pictures, I’d be home in a minute…

Do you have any shots of CMU or the East End?

Only been to PGH twice. Once in the sixties for an Army vs Pitt football game and again in the seventies for a college graduation. Poured both times but after seeing these pics I’m looking forward to another visit, but longer.

I’ve never been to Pittsburgh, my mom was born there, wow how beautiful it is, I would love to go see it in person, maybe someday!! Awesome Pics!!

2o years ago I experienced the view of the city from the tunnel. Everytime I see this view I fall in love with the city and the people that are there that we love so much.

Where do we purchase some?

A friend asked if we made it safely through the Central Florida tornadoes. We replied “yes, but we sometimes wonder why we ever left Pittsburgh.” After viewing these beautiful photos, we wonder even more!!!

Thank you for making Pittsburgh look so good!
We enjoyed your photos!

my5ants

Spectacular photos. They capture the essence of what I consider to be “My City” even though I no longer live there. Thank you.

Spectacular photos and website! I only live 125 miles from Pittsburgh now, but the photos sure make me homesick.

So beautiful, truly makes where i live look so boring!

I was born on Reed St, Hill District, 91 years ago. The transformation from grimy, cobblestone streets to one of our most beautiful cities is a tribute to the people and leaders of Pittsburgh. I live in Deerfield Beach, Fl and have fond memories of younz folks back home. Thanks so much for these precious pictures. I would like to have seen a picture of Carnegie Museum (beside Warhol) and Schenley Park.

Awesome photos! I worked Downtown and on the Northside. Loved seeing all the special places again. Been in Philly 21 years. Philly ain’t the ‘burgh!

How beautiful. I live in San Diego now, but will never get over leaving my hometown. I miss Pittsburgh and the people terribly. There is no other city like it! Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures!

What art, thou hast given us! See not everyone from Pittsburgh uses slang…doncha’ know. That’s what i miss about Pittsburgh…the wonderful friendly conversations and humor from passersby as you look at the view, or you walk the bridges everyday to get to work, or standing in lines everywhere. Living in Naples, Florida for almost ten years, i like to say that ‘Pittsburgh is a great city to be from’…and no one ever disagrees–even New Yorkers! My favorite view is from the middle of the West End Bridge. Does the ‘pirogy patrol’ still shush you away when you stop to take in that view? Loved the pictures of Pitt, too. 32 years of working daily in downtown…it all comes back when you look at your art.

I live in Ohio now, but I loved the pictures of Pittsburgh. I always liked walking around downtown when I was going to school. It is a beautiful city. Thanks for the pictures.

I was born in Mon-City and my wife in Charleroi. We both live in New Jersey, since 1990, with our two daughters Laura and Rachel. Whenever I see pictures like these, it really makes me homesick ’cause you can take the boy out of the burgh but not the ‘burgh out of the boy. Peoples Almanac had a right a few years back and I will not be content until my wife and I are back with all of yinz eatin’ a hoagie or a chipped ham sammich…

Awesome, awesome and more awesome, nice job to whoever took these pictures. They keep the
memory alive, its been 11 years and running since I left family and friends and went to NY,
we love Pittsburgh and hope to return soon. You can take the people out of Pittsburgh but you will never take the Pittsburgh out of the people. Gooooo Steelers!!!!!!!

My husband and kids and I were all born and raised in Pittsburgh. We all miss it. It was great seeing these photos of the Burgh. You know the saying that you always will find a Pittsburgher where ever you go, we just moved to Texas 2 years ago and we have run into all kinds of Pittsburghers. Like one person noted that you can take the person out of Pittsburgh, but not Pittsburgh out the person. What a great home town. Thank you so much for the memories and the photos.

Moved to Missouri in 1979. The countryside is allot like Pennsylvania, but nothing compares to the city of Pittsburgh. I grew up in Wilkinsburg. We come back quite often, at least every couple of years. It will always be home even though my family is gone from there. Thank you for sharing

Lookin good!
thanks,
God Bless you and Pittsburgh too

I was born in McGee Hospital in 1929 and lived nearby for 21 years. Pittsburgh’s steelmaking was the backbone of the war effort in the 40′s. I can still remember the Bessemer furnaces lighting up the sky along the Mon. I can remember the coal soot from coal burning home furnaces as well as the dirt from the steelmills and foundries. Pittsburgh has truly had a renaissance and it is the jewel city in the East today. Congratulations to the movers and shakers that made it that way!

Excellent photos, or should I say works of art!!!! I started in photography about 18 months ago and I can appreciate the beauty of these presentations. Thanks for sharing.

BEAUTIFUL PITTSBURGH. the only city where you can stand on the ground (Mt Washington, West End, Troy Hill, etc) and look down on its beautiful skyline. It was voted the second most beautiful view in the country (the Grand Canyon being #1)
I’ve lived in Pittsburgh all of my life and there is no other city like it. I have travelled to many major cities around the world. After much consideration, I’ve decided that the only other place that I would live, would be Paris:)
I’m just so in love with Pittsburgh because its true beauty is in the PEOPLE that live here (and that were born here for you out-of-towners) Pittsburgh has a long history of producing people that are proud, hard-working, and loyal. Our forefathers built this city with their blood, sweat, and tears, and I’m proud to call it home.
Remember, we are the FRIENDLY city and I well anyone to come and visit/live with us.

Looking good Pittsburgh!!!

If only Pittsburgh was in warmer climate I still be living there!!!!Florida now…. Just one beautfull city …..From Steelers Nation…..

My, what lovely photos. My husband Jim is from Pittsburgh, can’t wait to show him these pictures.

Pittsburgh has a beautiful skyline.

I live in Utah, but Pittsburgh will always be home! Thanks for the beautiful pictures!

Beautiful. Proud to say that this is where I hail from.

I left Pittsburgh once and lived in San Francisco. Oh yes, it’s (San Francisco) a beautiful city, but I left my heart in Pittsburgh and its beautiful city and friendly people. I’m glad I came back home!

I haven’t lived in Pittsburgh for over 38 years but it is still home. My memories began in Pittsburgh and each and every one is still vivid in my mind.

Lot of memorys in 1958 building Fort Pitt bridge.
Lived on South Side in 1940 off Carson st.
Worked on Verrazano Narrows Bridge 1961 -1964.
Have some great pics. of bridge being built.
Back to Rochester,Pa in 1968.
Big Steeler Fan season tickete from 71 to 84
Moved to lA Cal. now McAllen, Tx.
Here Mexico is North West. Look on map:
Bridgeman

Home is where the Heart is & my heart will always be in the “Burgh”. Been in South FLorida for 16 years but my blood runs blank N gold. I wanna come home even more every time someone sends me your new photos/website.

Younz don’t know what you are missing unless you come visit my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,

Great Pictures!!

this is my home towm and I go home every chance I get and It is really a beutiful city I love coming through the tunnels a at night

As a native of PGH, now a transplant of 23 years in Hurricane Alley in sunny and warm Florida, I miss the Steel Town’s heartbeat of tradition that is captured so well by these great photos. Kudos to the Photographer!

WoW,Nothing like home.I moved 15 years ago lived all over and there is truely nothing like Pittsburgh.
Thanks for smile!

The others have covered my thoughts except for Thanks for the pieces of home! How about a way to buy one of the ones you don’t have marked for sale? I also have to wonder if you wear disguises so as not to run afoul of the law.

it amazes me everytime i see my city its more beautiful everytime

Born….raised….and even though I’ve lived in Ohio the last 11 yrs………I WILL ALWAYS BE A PITTSBURGH GAL!!!!!

Sometimes those of us lucky enough to live and work in Pittsburgh need to be reminded just how beautiful our city is!
Thank you for so great a refreshment of our heritage.

What’s not to love about P-burgh; is the circular theater (Civic Center?) still there with the roof that opens? I saw Frank Sinatra and Buddy Rich’s orchestra kill that place with my first true love. We moved in 1968, but when people ask me, “where’d you grow up?”, I’m proud to say Pittsburgh and see the stange question mark appear on their faces.
I wish the people in the pics could talk, I really miss hearing the unique and wonderful Pgh accent!

I have lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1970, and its a beautiful place; but I left MY Heart in Pittsburgh!!!!

Great shots. I love Pitttsburgh. Greatest city to live in and I hope I never have to leave.

Beautiful pictures. I live in Johnstown and a Pitt gradute. I always enjoying to Pittsburgh it is my second home.

I have been away from the Pittsburgh area since 1958 and Pittsburgh was absolutely nothing like it is today. It was smokey and really nothing pretty about it. I worked there from 1954 to 1956 and just wanted to get in and out of the city. Now that I see this city that has done a complete turn-around, it really makes me so very homesick. I want to visit the city and see everything, including the tour up and down the river, seeing the new stadium, going up on the Tram and looking down on the most beautiful city I have ever seen in our travels around the country. Thank you, thank you for sharing such beauty with us. I will send this to all my e-mail family and friends.

I have been away from the Pittsburgh area since 1958 and there was nothing beautiful about Pittsburgh then to brag about but look at “her” now. The most beautiful city we have ever seen during all our travels across this country. Can’t wait to get back to visit everything. Thank you, thank you for sharing such beauty with us. Will send to all my e-mail buddies.

I am sitting here crying because I am so homesick. It truly is a wonderful city and I miss her so much. Everything everyone has said about her has kept me crying, just to know that our city is so loved and appreciated. pgh people are the best people anywhere. It was so great having my little favorite places to go like waldorf’s bakery in squirrel hill, mineo’s pizza and the great corned beef sandwiches there not to mention the strip and wonderful phipps. what great places to cherish in my mind.

My parents dragged me kicking and screaming to live in Los Angeles in 1955. ‘Have lived near San Francisco for 41 years and love it here in northern California, but Pittsburgh is still home. I have two uncles and many cousins still living in the ‘burgh and get back to see them every chance my husband and I get. We had tickets to fly to Pittsburgh the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 and ended up driving back for a wedding in Shadyside. There’s no city like Pittsburgh and no people like Pittsburghers. Congratulations on a beautiful portfolio of incredible photographs.

Hi
very good picture
beautiful pittsburgh

Thank you

My boyfriend always says what a dirty run down loser city Pgh is – how can he say that with all of those beautifully captured photos? This city is beautiful, day or night.

I was born & raised in Pittsburgh, but moved to Florida in 1976 for work. Pgh is so beautiful & unique. Looking at your wonderful photos, I feel homesick. Like so many others have said; Once a Pittsburgher — always a Pittsburgher and of course – ALWAYS A STEELER FAN. (I was so said when they tore down Three Rivers Stadium – many great memories there!) Thanks so much & keep up the great work!!! You are very talented – you captured the essence of our great hometown!

Enjoyed the Pgh. photos—Beautiful work & it makes me proud to be from PITTSBURG,PA…And as a lot of us know–We even have our own language book—Pittsburghese !!!!!

Although I’m now living in Huntington Beach, CA, every year I came back to the burg – to visit my parents and friends. What memories I have left behind. Nothing can replace the green, green grass of summer and people who will remain your friends until the end of time. Great job on the photos.

WOW! Amazing pictures! I will definitely share to the out of town friends I have. Thanks!

Only lived in Pittsburgh for 2 years, 68 & 69 but that was enough to make the Steelers my home team and Pittsburgh my favorite city.

I was sent the pictures from family in Pittsburgh. What a fantastic city! It is no wonder they are proud to live there!!

Moved west in 81 and I have only made it back a few times since. These pics have me thinking of a visit this summer, thanks!
How bout someone taking some pictures of the greatest restaturants in the burgh, now that would get me back!

These pictures are so awesome for us folks who moved away from the Burgh, makes me homesick.

Never realized how beautiful the city was when I lived there. I miss it the more I am gone. The South has nothing on the Burgh.

Isn’t it funny how Western (Pittsburgh) PA people never get that out of their blood. I live in Medford Oregon and we have a beautiful skyline ha ha (all mountains). I will always love Pittsburgh. I am visiting again this September. I come back almost every year. I have a brother-in-law in Greensburg he’s originally from Florida but to hear him talk he is from Pittsburgh. He works there. Thanks for the pics they are great

Beautiful pics of the City. We enjoyed them. Thank you to all who made them possible. Living in Ohio, now, we travelled each day to the wonderful city and back. Miss it!

These photos are fabulous. Now if it didn’t snow and go below zero, nobody could afford to live here. I love Florida and have been here for over 20 years but I will always be a Pittsburgher for life.

Congratulations, you have successfully brought Pittsburgh to all of us away from home, and thank you so very much!

Do you sell prints? I’d like a 16×20 print of the “Classic View” and “The Point fron the Duquene Incline”

Thanks to my cousin who keeps me up to date with fantastic photos from “the Burg.” My husband and I have been living in California since 1961 but we remain Steeler fans and always love to go downtown on our visits back “home.” I worked downtown for Pennsylvania Bell from 1956 to 1961–it was a glorious time.

Fantastic shots. I live in Rome now, am from Philadelphia and my mom and all her family are from the Burgh! I’ve been visitning my family in Pittsburgh a couple times a year since 1969 and love it! I rooted for the Steelers and Bucs for 10 years before I was old enough to realize I was supposed to root for my Iggles and Phils – I still love both city’s teams and it’s very rarely an issue! See ynz at PNC next summer.

I agree with Patty, I live in Florida also, 18 years, but the Burgh will and always will be home! I love the pictures and it makes me want to go back, snow and all!

I like them because they remind me of my grandpa Russell who lives in Pittsburgh,PA.

THE PHOTOS ARE WONDERFUL BUT I MISSED SEEING SOME PHOTOS OF THE STRIP DISTRIC AND THE PHIPPS CONSERVATORY. PITTSBURGH IS THE GREATEST.

I love my hometown….I am a hop, skip, and a jump across the state now, but come home as often as possible…there is nothing better than coming around that last bend on the parkway and having dahntahn lite up in front of your eyes! I have to watch not to wreck the car as I take in all the lights and sights as I take the crosstown bridge over toward 279 (I do it so automatically, I don’t know if I got the route # right). Til I left Pgh 30+ years ago, I thought all people talked to everyone wherever you happened to be, street car stop, deli counter, walking down the street….Hey, how did I know the rest of the world wasn’t Pittsburgh friendly!!?? Love it, the pixs are great!

Wow! I left the burgh in 67′ and have never gotten over it. If these pics don’t make a person homesick nothing will! My family is deceased but, I still make it back for visits with friends and to see the “best place in the world”! And, I love and support all of the burgh teams!

GREAT PHOTOS,PHOTOS OF STRIP DISTRICK AND PHIPPS CONSERVOTRY WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF INCLUDED.

I was born in Pittsburgh in 1937 and watched Pittsburgh build the Alcoa Dome and Alcoa Building, Mellon Square, Point, Station Sq. and many other other wonders. The beauty of Pgh. is the merging of the old with the new so that Pgh. could keep it’s personality. I think that the photos presented here capture all of this. I moved to Californa in the 60′s but I manage to return to”HOME ” once a year and always have my radio tuned to WJAS and CHILLY BILLY. When you are born and grow up in Pgh, Pgh is always in your heart.
When people ask me what Pgh is like, I tell them it’s a “Litte big CITY with a very BIG heart.” Again thank “YOUZE” for Letting me share Pgh with YOUZE. Fred ( Chubby) Bergamasco in Palm Springs Calif.

Pittsburgh is the Heart of Home as both my husband and I moved to CA in 65 and then Oregon in 95 where we retired. We still have family in the Burg and I plan on visiting them sometime soon. My daddy and I walked thru the rubble when Ft Pitt was torn down to make way for the point as we gathered rocks along the area as we were building a home back then. Daddy worked in the J&L steel mill on the South Side from when he was 12 and the streets were always covered with this red dust but in spite of it all, the love and friendlyness of the people was always there and still is. South Park, Kennywood, the County Fairs all still exist and remain within my heart along with the walks across the bridges in the bitter cold of winter and the breezes of summer. The floods, water sking the rivers and watching out for the barges when you fell and all the changes show the growth of the city and the love which always remains in the friendly people and their hearts.There was never any racial tensions like CA had as everyone in the burg were people and equals. The HEART OF PITTSBURGH IS ITS PEOPLE! This beauty comes through the photos.

This site was forwarded to me by a family member and after viewing them I wished that I was back in Pittsburgh. California does (used to have) have nice weather year round but the PA scenery cannot be beat. I guess I will never be able to forget where I was born and raised. Since leaving home in 1957 to enter the service, I have been to Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philipines and 40 of the 50 states and the mind keeps playing those days in PA. I really appreciate those of you with cameras for keeping PA in my heart. Thanks.

A friend of mine from Duquesne forwarded this to me. She is also a transplanted Pittsburgher here in Houston TX. I know everyone is sick of the snow by now but I will forever miss it. If my daughters were not here I would have been back home by now. I am from Liberty Boro and the saying there is you can take the girl out of the boro but you can’t take the boro out of the girl. Same with the burgh. My heart belongs to Pittsburgh and always will.

I am PROUD to be called a Pittsburgher. I have lived inFlorida for years, but return ”home” once a year. How I love the North Side.

Great Pictures, makes be proud to be from Pittsburgh
These pictures are as beautiful as the people who live in Pittsburgh!!!
Thank You

I adopted Pittsburgh when I became a student at Duquesne University. I had never seen Pittsburgh until I showed up for my first class in 1964. I moved away over thirty years ago and I have traveled all over the country and still feel that Pittsburgh is one of the greatest cities in the world. The people are warm and friendly. Maybe I will move back some day.

This is Beautiful! I love to see my hometown like this!

P.S
(Hi to Mimi and Pap)

These photos captured the essence of the true beauty of Pittsburgh, a city of which I am proud to have called home! There is no place like home!!!

What beautiful pictures. i’ve visited USA many times, but never to Pittsburgh. It seems so very sad, that so many people had to leave, to find work, elsewhere.

Wow! These really make me miss home. The pictures of the PPG bldg. are stunning,this is my favorite bldg in the world. I live near NYC and am in and out of there all the time ,but they have nothing on Pgh. as far as beautiful skylines go. Thanks so much for these!

From a warm summer breeze at PNC Park, to the crisp night air at PPG ice rink,
I am proud to be a Pittsburgher and prove to the nation that we have reivented a great city, again!

Proud of our Steel past- and forging into the future in technology, health care and commercial opportunities!

ALL HAIL THE STEEL CITY!

Good Stuff!

I love all the pictures! They really bring memories! I left Pittsburgh over 15 years ago. While I love living in Huntington Beach, CA, I really miss the people from back home! The people in Pittsburgh are the best/friendliest!! But I don’t miss the snow, ice, cold weather or humidity!! However, in CA during Lent, you can’t find a good fish sandwich or homemade pierogies!! They don’t even know what pierogies are out here!! I wish I could bring the weather from CA & the beach back to Pittsburgh — then I would have my ideal place to live!

Great pictures!!!!! I left the “‘Burgh” for Austin, Tx recently but find myself missing the city more than I ever thought I would. Are prints of any of these photos available to purchase?

thanks for the pics of a beautifull city . iam a guy from saudi arabia who lived once in your city and had a wonderfull expereince. you brought back the good old memories in me ,thanks again to you and to the american people whom i admire the most.

Wow, I lived in Bedford County all my life and have been to Pittsburgh many times but I never pictured it as being a beautiful place to live. These pictures give me a different light on Pittsburgh. We now live in Easton, Md.
Mary

Love the pictures — I have this site bookmarked — and STILL love getting it over and over again from friends and family. Have lived in Jacksonville, FL since 1984 — but still miss the ‘Burgh. But I do get back once a year for my high school reunion (YES, we have one EVERY year) !!! Love it — keep it up. The only thing I don’t love is the snow — except for maybe one day, sitting in front of a fireplace and looking at it our the window :):)

Thank you for sharing with everyone such amazing pictures of our beautiful city! I have been living away from home in New York for the last 8 years. These pictures make me want to give it all up, move back and find the “steel city” girl that left behind all those years ago… Heather, if by chance you read all the comments on this site…. Grab the kids, leave the Bay area and meet me on the 7th street bridge at sun set on your birthday. From then on it’s…. Sunday’s at Heinz Field hand in hand for the rest of our days. x

This makes me so homesick for Pgh. Wonderful, Wonderful

I wasn’t going to write, but couldn’t help myself. I, too, moved away to SO CAL in 1975 after graduating from Canevin High School. I have lots of family still in the burgh, and was just there in December, 2006. I had to wipe away a few tears while reading all the fond comments about the greatest city to be from! Sad, isn’t it that we had to leave to realize how proud we are of our hometown. Sad, again that people have to leave to find work. Where I grew up (Elliot), all I had to do to see the beautiful skyline was to walk up the hill (Steuben Street) to see the view from the West End Overlook! lynnie.belle@sbcglobal.net -

WELL…..what a recall…I was on the North Side…worked at Isaly’s Dairy Store, Federal Street and graduated from Perry High School in 1948. Do any of you recall this name? Born and raised in Ohio Twp….which is now an up and coming Community. Hope to get back some day!!! Remember OUR Pittsburgh is the ONLY Pittsburgh with an “H” on the end!!!
AGAIN….THE PICTURES ARE FANTASTIC. THANKS, AL

The pictures are truly beautiful. We have been gone for almost 30 years. Pittsburgh always makes you feel like you are from someplace special. Die hard Steeler fans and plenty of family still in the “burgh” we do try to come but we can’t do it as often as we would like. Thanks for the memories.

A friend of my parents sent me this web page and it is just a beautiful site. I opened it on my birthday so it brought back memories of my life back home. My parents are buried in Mt. Pleasant so the last time I was home was 2 years ago for my birthday. The tree with the saying overlook was special since I grew up on Overlook Dr. Thanks for a beautiful birthday memory.

I have lived in Western NY, Pgh. & Miami, from where I moved back to Pgh. after six years. I never appreciated the hills and the trees while previously living here. Pittsburgh does have so much character as emphasized by Station Square, Troy Hill, the North Side, etc. These are some of the best views of the city that I have seen.

Pittsburgh was home for 35 years and still is home even though I’ve lived in Cleveland for 19yrs (the mistake on the lake). The Burgh will always be part of my soul. I get back there a often as I can.

Pittsburgh will always be home but live in Colorado now but miss the bridges and the green and the 3 rivers, Make it back at least once a year. Thanks to all who put these pics out there for all.

I had a fantastic re-visit through these superb pictures. It makes me want to visit again. F.C. Kent, England

I just moved back to Pittsburgh from Denver and everyone here asks “Why would you move to Pittsburgh from Denver???” It only takes a visit to this website to see why. I LOVE Pittsburgh! Denver didn’t have the rolling hills, lush vegetation, gorgeous rivers and panaromic skyline views from any of the amazing vantage points in Pittsburgh. Pittsburghers don’t realize what they have. Awesome pictures of an awesome city!!!

I’ve got five words to say……..WOW!! What a beautiful city!! Steve from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Gorgeous! Just beautiful. Although I am originally from Upstate NY, This is what I like to see in Pittsburgh.

I grew up in da’Burgh and due to business left about 7 years ago – it will always be home. I lived in a few major cities, some even thought of as “desirable”. There truly is no place like Pittsburgh. It may not have the southern sunshine or Hollywood vibe but its people do and sometimes that is all ya need! The people are genuine, friendly and the city itself has a lot of character. Hopefully the City is still trying to help keep its character alive and provide more for people to do to keep and develop interest. Thanks to my friend D who sent the site and thanks for the virtual visit back home!

Thank you so much!! Been in Florida almost 2 years now..and I miss the Burg big time!! Most of all, the Southside ..Marios, Heinz Field STEELERS RULE!!!!!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CITY!!! I am honoured to come from such a great city!!!

Great shots. The burgh’s skyline is absolutely beautiful. Will be visiting soon.

My husband and I have been gone from the ‘burgh for 30 years now, but it is still “home’. We left when the Jenkins Arcade was still down town and before the PPG building. You can take the girl out of the ‘burgh, but you can never take the ‘burgh out of the girl! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL photos! Thank you.

There’s no place like home !!!

Wow! Those photos took my breath away. My husband and I are originally from the area, and thanks to the military we have lived in many different places, but we always LOVE our time back home in Pittsburgh! No other place is like it! Hopefully in a few years, when my husband is ready to retire from active duty, we can head back. I truly miss it!

I Grew up in d’burg in the 20′s & 30′s with all the smog and it was dirty. I can hardly believe what they have done to the city It sure is a Beautiful city and you have portrayed it in a wonderful way

Thanks for sharing!

Your photos are truly stunning! I was raised in da Rox (McKees Rocks), and lived all over the metopolitan Pittsburgh area. I’d still be living there if it wasn’t for a little issue called “Employment”! I’ve been living and thriving in Fredericksburg, VA for 23 years now, but I will always consider Pittsburgh “My Hometown”.

It’s just a shame that so many Pitsburgh natives have been forced to relocate due to lack of employment. But it is obvious, by the overwhelming majority of posters here, that, despite the necessity to relocate geographically, Pittsburghers always refer to “Da Burgh” as home!

I will bookmark this site for a quick trip “Home” in the future. Please keep posting the wonderful art that is your photography.

Sncerely,
Dave Calahan

I am living in Charleston SC now but I really do miss the city of Pittsburgh! The photos were great!

I grew up in the ‘burgh in Greenfield when both USSteel Homestead works and J&L were belching soot and gases. I lived near the Homestead bridge so there was always the steel mill smells and aromas but that was home and I guess it always will be even though I left in 1962. Those mills are long gone and the city has lost much of its original ‘blue-collar’ identity except for the Steelers. Go Black & Gold. As long as they stay, the ‘burgh’ will keep its identity. Keep updating the photos, they’re great.

not only is the city great so are the people. i miss that great city.

I grew up in Clairton (c/o ’73) and moved to the burgh after graduation. I really and truly enjoyed seeing the pictures of home. I live in a small town like Clairton called Statesboro, GA (52 miles NW of Savannah) and now and then I go to River Street but it’s nothing like the Point. Thanks for the memories and let’s keep ‘em coming’.

I’ve lived in Las Vegas for some years now, but there’s no place like home (The Burgh)!!! We have some beautiful skylines going up an down the Las Vegas Strip, but it doesn’t compare to “Duntun Pittsburgh.” I will cherish these pictures and when I get homesick, which I still do, I’ll be sure to have these pictures close at hand. Thanks to the photographer for these priceless photos. LOVE YOU PGH, GO STILLERS!!! : )

I was borne there and a city fire dept employ and would like to be back but cant take the cold after a injury. Its the best city in the USA.I wish they could find out whats holding things down in the city and get it corrected. God bLESS THE GREAT CITY.

Loved the beautiful pictures, and thanks so much. I visited the old home town last May, and marveled at the feeling of never having left: warm and interesting people, beautiful and plentiful churches, so much varied architecture, from the Middle Ages style to the ultra-modern, and the point and the rivers. All so unique. That’s Pittsburgh!

Ditto to all of the above. Homesick – absolutely! What is it about the city? It’s comforting to read “our” lingo and share the pride. Yes, you can take the girl out of the city, but can’t take the city out of the girl. Pittsburgh is truely Someplace Special!

You are the Bomb! Even in my dreams I could not see stuff like this. Been gone since 1978 and probably the farthest away at 2600 miles, in San Diego, CA. Thanks for the memories. How about a pic. at 13 Lager Street or at least Troy Hill my old stompin grounds?

King

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh and moving to Yuma, Arizona didn’t change me………I’m still a Pittsburgher !!!
I return every year and oooh and awe over the ‘burgh like I’m seeing it for the first time. My favorite view is when you’re coming through the Fort Pitt Tunnel from the airport and Pittsburgh “bursts out” at you at the end. Thank you for all the great pictures. I will look at them often.

Moving to Virginia 16 years ago doesn’t change the Pittsburgh boy in someone its great to see the photos of the new city compared to growing up with the steel mills and black snow as people used to say. Once a Pittsburgher always a Pittsburgher even down south I still bleed black and gold. Thanks for all the great shots.

Wonderful memories in those pictures. I’ve been in Honolulu for 40 years but grew up in the South Hills. Honolulu has more natural beauty but “The Burg” has a beauty that is man made with unmatched energy. Your pictures are like taking a vitamin. You want to go out and do something. I think I’ll go lay on the beach.

I grew up in Pittsburgh and went to Penn State……I live in Sarasota now, and have lived in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York City and San Francisco…….but nothing comes close to the beauty that takes your breath away like Pittsburgh does. I miss the environment and the people……..the best there is.

WOW! I so miss the “burgh” i grew up there and every time i need a “fix” i go to this site. living in the country, some times you need to know there is a big wide world out there. GREAT JOB!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

Pittsburgh is one of my favorite places…

Thank you for these lovely pics. I grew up in USC and miss it every day. I remember the store windows at Christmas downtown and ice skating at south park all day. Again, thank you for all the beautiful memories form these pictures.

I love the pictures of Pgh. The photograher really outdid themselves. I’m forwarding this on to my son in Philadelphia. He’ll love it!

These are the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen of Pittsburgh! I grew up in Sharon, PA and used to go shopping in Pittsburgh. The skyline has come a long way since then. GOOD JOB!

Its funny…. I workd with Cowher’s Dad, Bill Sr. at the Ohio Casualty Ins. branch office on the Northside when Bill Jr.was a 2nd string linebacker with Cleveland. Now I live and work 45 minutes away from Bill Jr.(“Billy” , as his dad used to call him) in Whitsett , NC just outside of Burlington. 4 million or not I understand why you are down here Bill – people forget that NC was pretty good to you long before you took over the Steelers. – and although you and I have never and probably will never meet we will always be Pittsburghers in our blood and in our hearts – you did a lot for Pittsburgh, Bill- thanks for everything!- now its your turn (somehow I would not want to be the sitting UNC coach right now)

I was born and raised in pgh and moved to Tx in 1975. Hated Houston but am now in the beautiful Hill Country. Still miss Pgh. I paint in pastels and would like to know if I could have permission to paint the man selling the flowers. It’s a beautiful and touching photo. Thanks for taking me “home” again.

I’m a transplanted ‘burger living in Houston for 20+ years, and it has it’s own beauty and class, but these pictures remind me of what I left behind. I have always called Pittsburgh my home, Steelers, Pirates and Pens my team and I still feel it is one heck of town. Thanks for the beautiful reminders.

Extra, extra, extra special. How many of us shed a humble, yet proud tear as we submitted comments?

I moved away in 1983 but pittsburgh will always be my home. Thanks Matt, your pictures will give me more to BRAG about!

I left PGH for warmer weather and a job–but I still consider it home –almost 30 years later. Even then it wasn’t dirty and I always took vistors around to see the city at night ending on Mt. Washington. PGH was a small town to me then and I think of it as a small town with all the neighbors and events that brought folks together.

I did all my education in PGH ending at Pitt — never thought of going “away” to school. I loved the falvor of each community and just always felt at home.. I and most of my family including the extended family, have moved to the DC area and the only folks back in the burg are a few friends. I wish I could transplant that skyline and sense of belonging to other places — not just where I am now. I know times change and my old neighborhood isn’t what is was…the 10th ward is suffering like most intercity communities. The things that made it feel right aren’t even there now — replaced with a shopping center, a parking lot (for who since everyone parks on the street), and many empty buildings..perhaps nostalgia is playing with me today…

I love these pictures. I’ve been away at college in Florida for the past 4 months. I always tell people how amazing Pittsburgh is. Thsese pictures really prove it….I miss my city.

I am and always will be a Pittsburgher. This site just confirms why I will never leave the Burgh. GO STEELERS!!!

Still trapped in Houston, TX after 24 years but still love the Burgh and the Steelers. Thanks for all the great photos of the most liveable and loveable city in America. Luckily, relatives and friends still there. Like most Burghers, you can’t blast them out of the city.

Breathtaking views! Live not far from Pittsburgh, but when we visit, its like “life in the big city”. We love it there and look forward to our many returns.

I love the photos. I have relocated to India and its great to see what I left behind and makes me even more excited to get back home. I also love showing the pictures to the people that I work with. They are in awe of Pittsburgh

post more pictures of pittsburgh i wont to see more pictures of my home town i have even put some of the 2007 pictures as a backround 4 my computer

I truly miss Pittsburgh; the people, culture, food, style, flair, the friendliness, the sense of belonging that always invites me home again and again. I guess my next move is back home. Thank you for sharing you talent and sense of pride.

Amazing pictures. Went to St. Francis 1954-1957 and left in 1958. Pittsburgh has become a beautiful city. The plans were just proposals when I left and this is the reality.

I moved from Pgh in 1987 to Northern California, and I thought that the San Francisco skyline had to be a step close to heaven, but now I realize that I had left the 1st step when I left the Burgh. Thank you for giving me so many memories and something tangible to show off to my West Coast friends.

Awesome pictures. What a beautiful city we have here!!!!

Why did I ever leave?

I looked at the first picture and said, “How can you not love this city.” I love driving out of the tunnel and seeing this sight. Thanks for the site.

All Pennsylvanians can be proud of the ‘Burgh. What a beautiful city. Thanks for letting the rest of the world know it.

These pictures made me so homesick – I want to move back home.

Hi great photos,I’ve lived in South Florida for the last 23 yrs, I am returning to Pittsburgh in late August and early September for my 50 year high school reunion ( Seneca High School in Penn Hills,class of 57).Looking forward to seeing the great city and all the wonderful people. Where can I buy copies of these photos while I am there?

These are beautiful!! I moved to Seattle WA 2 years ago and I miss my hometown everyday. I lived in PGH for 34 years…all my life. Keep those pictures coming. It a beautiful reminder of what will always be my home!!

These pictures are Beautiful.. I love seeing the Burgh, Lived there for 37 years moved to California, California is beautiful but Pittsburgh will always be home. So many steeler fans in Ca. Go Pittsburgh

….and people can’t understand why we say Pittsbugh was best place we ever lived (other than now retired in NC) the beautiful pictures bring back great memories of the 12 great years we spent there – great friends, good times, symphony, hockey, and a wonderful city…- many Steeler fans here in Pinehurst also…!!

I went to a Steeler game in 11/03. Then went for 3 days the following summer. I think the city is GREAT and I am a die-hard Steeler fan. These pictures are a great source of reflection in helping remember my 3 visits there (1 at St. Vincent’s
in 05). Some day I am going to move there. I have faith, that the good LORD will make my dreams come true. Thank you for the great pics God Bless!!!!

We were both born and raised in Pgh, but left due to the military. We now live in Ca and have meet three families from home that we call our Pittsburgh family. We watch the games together every Sunday and can’t wait till football season. I miss home but had to go where the Army sent us. These pictures are just great. Keep up the good work. I will pass them on to my friends.

WOW, and thanks, these are beautiful shots of your city. Thanks Susan, I recall some of the sites you’ve taken me to, and the chapel Ellen was married, gorgeous! Loved them all. Everyone should get a chance to visit this city.

Pictures of Pittsburgh are always beautiful, but THESE ARE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR! The classic skyline shots from 1989 (that usually portray our city) were getting a bit tired looking. I especially appreciate the views of the city from the north (above the Mexican War Streets). Most native Pittsburghers don’t know this view is actually better than the one from Mt. Washington. Thanks for the beuatiful pictures and for broadening our horizons.

These pictures make me homesick as well. We just moved over the summer to Phoenix,AZ from the ‘burgh and almost wish we never left. I have read a few postings about the job market and that is what made us leave, I would love to come back someday and we are actually from Houston–that is where all of our family is, but we made a new family in Pittsburgh and our kids were born there, so that is where our heart is….we hope to come back someday, we all dearly miss everything about it.

I am in regular contact with a lovely gentleman who was stationed in my hometown in England,during WW11.He emailed these photos to me so I could get a better idea of where he lives.They are stunning.Almost makes me want to emigrate !

I’ll ask the same question as others… because I can’t find an answer! Is there a way to buy, If nothing else is there some place we can send a contribution? These photos are BEAUTIFUL!

What a beautiful city. I have lived here all 88 years of my life. Great place to visit and even a better place to live. These photos are GREAT!!! GO STEELERS>>>

GREAT PICTURES..

GO STEELERS

Wow! What awsome pics!! We moved away several years ago but returning to visit family and having the opportunity to experience the views of the rivers, bridges and the buildings that make up the magnificent city is really a treat!! GO STEELERS!!!

I left Pittsburgh in 1962, but it will always be home. Some of these pictures I recognize; most are new to me, but the most precious is the Duquesne Incline. That, for me, is Pittsburgh’s autograph. I’ll always be proud to say I’m from Pittsburgh (then break into some Pittsburgh kind of talk!).

Love your site! We recently moved to Belgium and these are wonderful photos to show our friends here what a beautiful place our home town is. Thank you!!

I just loved these pictures. How beautiful!! All of the many colors blending and sparkling – not only the night pictures, but also the day pictures. Pittsburgh is really a beautiful city with it’s own uniqueness. I was waiting to see the trolley from the incline. I also would have liked to have seen streetcars – because not many places have streetcars. Pittsburgh still does, so I hope they’ll be included in the next collection of pictures. Thanks. These pictures bring to my awareness God’s wonders and HIs blessings!

Totally breathtaking photos! As a transplanted Floridian of 18 years, I fully intend to come home to my hometown of Pittsburgh when I retire in a few years. I can’t wait to return!

Although I live only about 50 miles from Pittsburgh I don’t get to visit often. These photos are a real treat. Good job

Larry

I have been in Pittsburgh for 27 years born and raised! Die Hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan!! All my family is still there so visit often!! I have live in Baltimore, Maryland now for almost 6 years, but always be a Pittsburgher, when people ask where I am from I say Pittsburgh! Hoping to move back some day here real soon! I love Pittsburgh!!! The new pictures are absolutely beautiful!!!

What an awesome town Pittsburgh is! And it just keeps getting better. I live in Dallas, TX now, which can’t hold a candle to Pittsburgh. The people and culture there are the best anywhere. Where else can you get REAL pizza, kolachi, cabbage rolls (holupki), and baklava all within a few blocks of each other! I’m ready to go back!

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, 50 years (Crafton) . I moved to Florida 3 years ago (can’t handle the cold and snow of winter), but still miss the Burg. The pic’s bring back fond memoreries.

I’m stunned at the beauty of the city captured in these photos. I’m proud to call Pittsburgh my home for many reasons. Thank you for sharing.

What a gorgeous city. Can I purchase pictures?

Wonderful pictures that bring back many memories. Some of my ancestors emigrated from England to the USA years ago and as a teenager I made my first visit to Pittsburgh in 1961. I have many relatives and friends in your city and I have returned a few times over the years to visit. I am proud to know Pittsburgh. It is a great city.

My cousin sent me these photos, and I agree with her, they are awesome!!!!!!!
I live in a rural part of Australia, Bendigo Victoria.
We do not have many tall buildings, by I can appreciate the historic buildings, and old homes that you show, and some of the more modern building also have appeal.
Next time, please have a show dedicated to the history of Pittsburg, intermingled with the older buildings.
I bet that would be something else.

I grew up in Pittsburgh and graduated from Pitt. I live in Virginia now, a suburb of DC. Pittsburgh is so beautiful, and the people are the best in the World. Pittsburgh will always be home. Thanks for the great pictures! Go STEELERS!
Go PANTHERS!

After reading all these posts (from a former Pittsburgher)…..I think its time for a big old family reunion! We all love Pittsburgh, and it has given all so much. Our spirit will never die. Our 250th birthday party is coming up and we should show our gratitude to our hardworking forefathers that made it happen..as well as survive!

These are sights you never get tired of!

crisp, clear, makes me homesick, but how about some people, too? give me some street photography from today to let me know what’s really happening beyond the surface of architecture. I love pgh, but it’s the people I love, the honesty and helpfulness and sarcasm and wit. that’s where you will find the character of pittsburgh. all that, and I still love looking at your photos. thanks.

THE PICTURES WERE AWESOME TO SAY THE LEAST

What a wonderful city it is that we call ‘home’! We’ve now been in Jacksonville, FL for 4 1/2 years, and we can tell you that it pales in comparison to Pittsburgh, PA. There are no people like Pittsburghers. I had a friend here in Jax ask me once, “What is it about you Pittsburghers and your home town?!” I said, “Unless you are born there, you just will never understand it!” My husband always says that he would go back to Pittsburgh in a minute! The pictures were wonderful and brought back many memories and some homesickness.

I lived in Pgh for 9 years. the 1st 4 years I hated it, but then it grew on me. I was still anxious to get out of the city right before I movved but now that I’ve moved to Alabama, I miss it sooo much.

thanks

These pics were so awesome! This is the city I love! These pics really show the beauty of our city.

WOW !!! We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful city. Iwish that more Pittsburghers would get the “chip off their shoulders” and appreciate that as well as spread the word of our “best kept secret.” We could use more tourism and fewer people moving to the Sun Belt, LA, with all their hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc.

Beautiful!! Those where the best pictures of Pitt I have ever seen. I miss the city.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, I’m now a Savannah resident and I truly love it here. Nevertheless, Pittsburgh will always be my home and dear to my heart. The pictures were a joy. Thank you.

Great pictures. They bring back a o lot of memories some great times and some not so. But for what it’s worth you can take the girl out of Pittsburgh but you can’t take Pittsbutgh out of the girl. Go Pitt Panthers beat U.C.L.A. As always GO STEELERS!

Fabulous photos! Thank you SO much for sharing them! However, I would have loved to see a photo of trendy East Carson Street on South Side and the way it comes alive on a Saturday night. Thanks again!! What a nice treat it was to start my day looking at these great photos!

IMPRESSIVE

There should be a photo of Carrie Furnace. It’s all rusted now, but it’s still there! And it’s going to be preserved as an historical monument! We old steel valley people should all pitch in and buy gold Rustoleum to paint the entire facility solid gold from top to bottom! Now THAT would be a sight! And a heckuva plug for Rustoleum!

Thanks for sharing your pictures with all of us. They sure do show a spectacular view of the city we have learned to call home. Makes me proud to say I am from Pittsburgh (Home of the Penguins for the next 30 yrs.). Thank you again.

Thanks for the pictures. I’ve been in Wisconsin for the last 18 years and Pittsburgh is still home. People ask me about it all the time and it’s hard to discribe to these mid-west folks what Pittsburgh is like. The pictures will help them.

Great photographs! I love they way that most of the pics here are completely photographically correct. I know you probably won’t be able to reply to this, but if you can, can you tell me what kind of camera you were using?

My brother has lived in different areas of Pittsburgh. I must say my favorite is the southside. There are so many wonderful things to do and never forget them. A cultural all on its own with alot of cultures thrown in. Great pictures are very inspiring.

Loved the pictures! Lived there almost my whole life til I moved to California 18 yrs ago. But Pittsburgh is still my home! and the steelers still my team!!

Thanks so much for this great site! I’m currently living in France, and I miss seeing that Pittsburgh skyline almost as much as I miss seeing my family!!

Home-sick those pics gave me chills, so pretty & so many memories in the “burg”, Pittsburgh will ALWAYS be home, I bleed Black & Gold…GO STEELERS……

MONICA KWIATKOWSKI, PALM COAST, FLORIDA

Great pictures! Have been living in Arizona for 26 years, but my heart will always be in Pittsburgh.

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. HOMETOWN IS WAHINGTON,PA.. CURRENTLY VISITING GOLDSBORO,NC UNTIL THE SNOW DISAPPEARS.

Thank you so very much,I enjoyed these so. I was born in Pgh and raised in Etna, many years ago. (64) Pgh. is as beautiful as ever. When I got married I lived on Arch Street. Thank you for the beautyful memories. Each picture is breath taking.

I’m not from Pittsburgh, but I visit regularly for NFL games at Heinz Field. I’m from North Carolina but I’ve always been a Steeler Fan as far back as the early 70′s. Pictures are great! If you’ve never been to Pittsburgh, There’s nothing more beautiful than to enter into the city through Fort Pitt Tunnel at night. I love this little city. Thanks for the pictures.

I love this website, and I love all of you people who say you miss home. But you all disappoint me. You all say how much you love Pittsburgh, how it will always be home, but I live *here.* It makes no sense to me, because if I love something I try my damnedest to be around it as much as possible. But you all left. Maybe you didn’t have a choice. Maybe your parents dragged you out of the city and put down someplace else. But if you left because ‘it’s too cold’ that’s not a good excuse. And I don’t totally buy the whole ‘there are no jobs’ excuse either. The point is you left. You abandoned the place you love, the place you call home. The word ‘home’ means a lot to me, and I don’t use it lightly. I’ve spent the past four years in the Navy jumping from state to state, and I haven’t come across a place that would rival my home. I’m getting out soon and do you know what I am doing? Going home! It means this much to me. I could stay in the Navy right now, make good money, and serve in a place like Greece, Italy, Spain, or Japan. Or I could get out, stay where I am in Charleston SC, with my girlfriend (whom I love very much), and get a good job down here, with the sunshine and beaches. But I won’t I can’t. Because ever since I got in boot camp I’ve been homesick. My friends and family are back in Pittsburgh. I’m willing to sacrifice money, and sunshine to be with the people I love in the place I hold closest to my heart. My girlfriend is from Pittsburgh and her family moved down here fifteen years ago. She loves the Burgh too, but won’t move back because she’s too settled here. I can’t really blame her. I might lose her, and she is the best thing that has happened to me these past four years. But I am willing to take that chance because of my loyalty to my family, my friends, and my city. I wish I wasn’t alone. If you think I’m a fool, if you think I’m unrealistic, then I ask that you pray for me. And I’ll pray that you come home as well. Pittsburgh needs us. She doesn’t just need us waving terrible towels in Florida and California. She needs us at home. God bless yinz.

Love the ‘burgh photos! Had to move to Dallas several years ago & really miss the area sometimes. Thanks for a breath of fresh air! GO STEELERS!

was wondering if you sell any of the pictures?

What beautiful photograpty of Pittsburgh. Your creativity truly captures the essence of the city.

My pen friend Carol, she is living in Pittsburgh, sent me these very beutiful pictures. I hope tocan see by my eyes yor very nice town. Complimenti dall’Italia!

I decided 6 months ago! I’M COMING HOME AFTER 12 LONG YEARS!!!! Love you Pittsburgh!!!

When my fiance’ (at the time) said he got a job offer in Michigan and asked would I go, I thought for sure we’d back in Pittsburgh in about 2-3 years. I am here now going on my 8th year and miss my home, PIttsburgh, more and more each day. If you aren’t from the Burgh, you don’t “get it” about what the city means to you in your heart if you grew up there. The people are amazing, rich in personality and fun. The places are familiar and unique all their own. The sports teams give you spirit unlike any other place. I want to go home.

What a beautiful city! The photography is just excellent and such clear skies. . Thanks for sharing with this old warrior.

Thanks so much for the wonder shots of Pgh. I moved out of state six years ago and at times I get so homesick. Nice to see some familiar sites. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

WOW! What gorgeous photographs. I now live in Florida, but seeing these photos brings back such awesome memories of my beloved hometown and the shear beauty of this fine city. Like a friend once told me… “You can take the girl out of Pittsburgh, but you can’t take Pittsburgh out of the girl.” Thanks for sharing!!!

Pittsburgh has such an amazing skyline. I live in Golden, CO, now, for school, and the Denver skyline has nothing… maybe mountains to the west, but thats its. Not to mention the Broncos, they sure don’t do anything for the city

I think this summer a Pittsburgh Tattoo may be on the list

YA HOO! I will always be a burgh girl at heart. Shout out to all of yinz who remember BAR Pittsburgh!!

Great pictures of my hometown. I’ve been in “Balmer” for 44 years but the ‘Burgh remains a magical place to me.

Wa wa we wah! Pictures like this make me Burgh-sick. I’m now living in Asheville NC which I consider one of the most beautiful cities in the country. That is until I see scenes like these. I’ve lived in MD, OH, FL, TX, CA and NC and travelled the United States. Nothing is as beautiful as my hometown…

I grew up in Brookline – moved out of state – came back – moved out of state – came back – been here for 12 years now and live one mile from where I grew up – one the very best decisions I ever made! I love Pittsburgh and I love being near my family and with friends whom I grew up with. It is the BEST!

These are gorgeous pics of the ‘Burgh! I especially love the beautiful pictures of the Cathedral of Learning!

this is the best I have ever seen.It gives the true look inside our city.
great job

I never tire of seeing the reflections in the water at night. “Rusty City”? I don’t think so!

I hope somebody can shore up the Cathedral of learning. My brothers and I have moved from Pittsburgh about 50 years
ago and that building was tall and straight. We moved FROM Sheredan.

Left the area 1962 but the heart is still there. I remember the same city in the late 30′s & 40′s while all the mills were in operation. What a transition, just a beautiful city. Still visit on occasion.

Most of my family…so many, many precious friends…a few tears…a lot of happy memories…all are held in a “forever place” deep within my heart for Pittsburgh. I miss it so! I’ve been in Tulsa, Oklahoma for almost 10 years, and although I love Tulsa…my “home” is and always will be Pittsburgh. Thank you so much for these wondrous pictures.

Bedankt voor de foto’s ! Het is daar heel mooi ,ik ben nog nooit in USA geweest .

Hoe schoon zeg !

WOW……..I was just home recently, contemplating if I should return after many years of being a transplant in Atlanta, GA. The skyline and the homes in Pittsburgh are breathtaking… Along with the pizza from Mineo’s, the buttercrest rolls from Blue Bonnet Bakery in Homestead and a Cornbeef on Rye sandwich from Big Jim’s on the Run in Greenfield. These pictures almost bring me to tears. I absolutely love Atlanta…. but my first love will always be “Pittsburgh”. I suppose I should visit more often.

omg…the city is so pretty especially at night…im currently at college in WVU and i cant wait until summer break..thankx……GO STEELERS!

Truly inspiring! I haven’t seen photos of my hometown in a long time and these are just beautiful. Alaska is a long way from Pittsburgh, but a piece of Pittsburgh will always be in my heart. Thank you for sharing your talent for photography with all of us.

Born & raised here then moved away 50 yrs ago and have always missed “home”. We are now moving back to the Burgh, it is beautiful and will always be HOME.

Nice pictures.

I LOVE these pictures…… I could look at them for hours!

Just love the pictures. Moved away about 40 years ago and don’t really get back much. Was really surprised to find tears in my eyes seeing the pictures and reading the comments. Like they say there is no place like home. Thanks again for the wonderful memories.

Thank you so much. Makes me want to go home again.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share the wonderful photos. I have lived in Texas for 24 years, but Pitts. will always be my home.

Great photos. My husband & I were both born & raised in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. We left in ’73, moved to FL for a year, mored back to Pgh and left again in ’77. Sadly, we left before any of the major renovations were completed in the city. I do have fond memories, but we’ll never move back. We lived in Jersey for 20 years and now live in NC. Would like to see some winter scenes. I do miss the change of seasons.

Nice shot’s-n-nat. We’ve since moved away to Hawaii, but there is nothing here as beautiful as Pittsburgh in the fall…. I feel that I’ve missed so much, in such a short period of time, and long to return to our true home sometime in the future….

I loved these pictures. I haven’t been back to Pgh for years. I now live in Sacramento, Ca and we have a lot of catching up with. Thanks.

Pittsburgh is one of my favorite cities. It’s really beautiful!

You can take the girl outta the burgh, but you’ll never take the burgh outta the girl. We moved to NC 3 years ago and these pictures take the homesickness out of it. there are so many people here in charlotte from pittsburgh, this is like pittsburgh south. thank you for the pix… it makes me smile

I am sooo homesick! Miss you Pittsburgh!!!!

I am coming to Pittsburgh for a visit in a few days and I can hardly wait!!!!!! Seeing these pictures makes me homesick!

Pittsburgh is America’s Most Liveable Citiy AGAIN!!!! Congrats! http://www.postgazette.com/pg/07116/781162-53.stm

I have spent 42 years in the Army and the Air Force.I have visited many cities and countries during these years.I have to take my hat off and thank the many people who have transformed this beautiful city into what it today from what it was like when I entered the service during WW2 in 1943.What can be done in the next 60 years only the one above knows.Thank you for making my day. Milan

Lived in AZ for 6 years and moved home about 6 yrs ago. Now I know why I never stopped calling this place “home”.

What a wonderful place to find surfing the web. This is a beautiful place! Thanks for the great pictures. A VERY pleasant surprise! GO PITTSBURGH…who would have known???

“It’s a Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood”….thank you for the pics

nice pics of my beautiful city always will love it here but i need to leave TAKE A BREAK FROM THE BEAUTIFUL VEIWS AND GO TO THE BEACH FOR A LIL

I would spend two weeks in the summer with my grandmother who lived in Munhall. We would always take the bus to town, Pgh. She had worked at McCrory’s. The wonderful times we had together. The photos are fabulous! It does make me homesick for the city. Also my father worked for LTV Steel, so many memories!!

Very beautiful pictures. I lived in Pittsburgh while I was going to college, and it is nice to see the Burgh again. I used to be able to look out of my dorm room window every night and see the Mellon sign on the Mellon building. It seemed to always light up my room at night. I used to walk from Citiline Towers to the Gulf Tower everyday and back, and the sights are just amazing. Miss you Pittsburgh!

To some of you I might seem soft in the head, BUT, the best export to come from the USA was from PGH, my wife, (her father owns American Buyers Discount in Homestead,) These pictures are brilliant, we visit often from the UK and even the children feel “at home” in the Burgh, WE MISS PGH, FAMILY AS WELL,

The clarity and depth of these photos are quite amazing! Quality view and perspectives. Thanks for the photos. Pittsburgh is one beautiful place. Looks like a cross between the Emerald City and Gotham City……COOL.

I live in Los Angeles now and your amazing photographs make me want to move back!

Absolutely one of the most, if not the most breath taking city in America. I have been all over the world. Most cities in Germany, eastern Europe, Middle east, Canada, Mexico, all over the great U.S.A and there is no city as beautiful and with such an amazing atmosphere as Pittsburgh. I lived there for almost 15 years and can not wait to move back.

I left the ‘burg in 2002 and still miss it. This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures.

I’ve lived in Pittsburgh for over 10 years now, and its beauty still amazes me. There aren’t any other cities like it.

Still in Pittsburgh and proud to send this site on to my friends across the country and in other lands! You surely did capture our city beautifully!

Absolutely a treat! Thanks so much for a nostalgic visit.

Viewing the pictures is all you need to know why Pittsburgh was again rated the #1 place to live in the USA…Congrats Pittsburgh…”Yinz” guys have done well! I moved to Orlando in 1983, but often travel back to the “Burg” to relive my youth and also enjoy a few games each year with my Penguins and Steelers!!!!!

WOW!!!! You never know what you have until you look at it from another person’s veiw. It is my hometown, I think I’ll have an Iron City and veiw it again…..

That was amazing! Those pictures bring me back to when I was a kid… I miss Pgh soooooo much! I couldn’t wait to “get out” of town…now I wanna come home to you Pittsburgh!

Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures. I’m so glad I moved back home to the ‘Burgh!!!!

your photos are simply fantastic. thank you. I have been a Pittsburgher now and most of my life, 70 years out of 75. It is as wonderful as you present, and yes I remember it when it was dirty too, and it was wonderful then as well. I live in the north part, Shaler twp. You do need to show Phipps Conservatory especially now that Chihuly has a display there until November. Thanks again for the wonderful pictures. God bless you and your work.

Thanks for the sharing of these pictures , I also have been gone from Pittsburgh for over 30 years and back a few times. It does make us all homesick a bit.

I am a native of Pittsburgh, but have been away since late 1993. I follow and root for the Steelers even though I have lived in the heart of Dolphins’ and Buccaneers’ Country in southwest Florida the past 10 years. The pictures are fasinating … so much has changed, but so much is the same. Since I graduated from Carnegie Mellon, I can’t help wonder what the Oakland and East Liberty areas now look like. Perhaps one day I’ll get back there to see for myself.

I am not a Native of Pittsburgh but I guess you can call me an adopted native. My partner introduced me to Pittsburgh many years ago and I fell in love with the entire city.If ever I was to relocate I would run not walk to Pittsburgh and enjoy life. Old days at Penn Ave was a trip well worth making and Christmas time in the city was just delightful. As the years have passed the city has made alot of changes but the great Pittsburgh people have remained the same “Just Great’.

I am a native of Kansas City, Mo. I have seen many beautiful skylines, but I must admit, these photos show a beautiful side to a city that I never would have considered beautiful. I must say, these photos tempt the traveler to see the beauty that has been captured. Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing them with us non “burgh” people.

Left the ‘Burgh almost 30 years ago, but return every year for a visit and to vacation at my Aunt Naomi and Uncle Rege’s “haus” (if you’ve been in Pgh., you have to know my Uncle Rege.) or for the matter, most of the Fitz’s. I must say, yen’s have done a wonderful job depicting the sites of this beautiful city we love, aka: Don-ton Pgh. My son just graduated college in Orlando, Fla., was born and raised in CA but lives and breathes the Steelers, Penquins, and Pirates!! A real die-hard Pittsburgian at heart, just like his Mum. Yes, the Burgh will always be home! How about some shots from Calvary Cemetary overlooking Homestead or some pics of Hazelwood!! Thanks for all your work!!

I moved away in ’98. i want to return badly. These photos make me prod to be from Pittsburgh. i have never encountered such a unique city in my travels. I MISS DA BURGH!!!

My My My, I have never been to the city of Pittsburgh. The photos are ART, any way you cut it. Equally impressive are the posts on this guestbook, I do not believe I have seen such a bond between a city and it’s people! Obviously a very special place! Good work.

inspiring pistures. i was in pittsburgh for two weeks way back in november 1957 for an orientation training related to steel plant work sponsord by the Government of India. i am an engineer and also a nature lover. what a difference in the skyline then and now. it was just black smoke in the sky and gray around. coming in november first time to a countrry where fall is one of the seasons ( totally unknown to those in living in the tropics) i was initially so depressed to see trees with no leaves and everything so gray outside. my first impression of the united states was very depressing.. my training was at the Republic steel plant in cleveland for the next 12 months. my spirits went up only on the day of the easter parade in april of 1958 when flowers showed up followed by the leaves. my residence was just opposite the botonical garden on 105th st. i knew life will be different from then on. we have come a long way. i am now a citizen of the united states living with my family in New jersey owning a house with lot of interest in gardening. life is beautiful when you love nature more so it is in tune with your own nature. anantharaman.

I was born in 1925, raised in Pittsburgh and remember vividly the smog and coal dust that floated through the air all the time. My mother couldn’t keep clean curtains at the windows for a week before they had to come down and be washed again, and those wndow sills gathed fine coal dust as well. I don’t unerstand why I remember that so fondly, but I still do. I guess, as all the other commentators have said before me, you can take the person out of Pittsburgh but you can’t take the Pittaburgh out of the person. I was gone from the summer of 1943 (world war II) and came back just after Christmas in 1945 only to leave again in 1951 to begin my travels all over the country. I came back in 1966 and stayed until 1977 when wanderlust hit again, but we were here when the Steelers won their first superbowl. What wonderful times they were! Now I live in Florida but my heart is still in Pittsburgh although I can’t take the winters anymore. These wonderful pictures bring back many fond memories of which one is the breath taking view one sees when they pass through the Fort Pitt tunnels at night and see the beautiful city of Pirrburgh all alive with light. I must admit those picures bring on a tear or two because I will always be a Pittsgurgher. GO STEELERS!

Born & raised in the ‘burgh, buy been gone 19 years and rarely return much anymore. I don’t miss the grey skies and snow, but I do miss the views. I appreciate the pics and the opportunity to go back at least in my mind. Yunz did good.

Great photos. I live in Florida now…but when I fly home, I can’t wait to go through the Liberty Tunnel and see that gorgeous skyline spilled out in front of me. Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Jim. Photos i received. Thanks

i love Pittsburgh i is my fav

THANKS

Thanks to my aunt and uncle who still live in PA, I was able to view the city where I grew up and share them with my son. Living in NC currently, and soon moving to TX, my heart will always miss the city that made me who I am. Thank you for the pictures that brought back memories of walking to riding the incline to station square, walking across the bridge then thru all streets to get to the point…especially when the arts festival was going on. I hope to bring my fiance back to home (Pgh) to share with him the wonders of the city that I grew up in.

Just discovered your website with these fantastic photos of my hometown,Pittsburgh,Pa.My parents and I moved here to New Jersey in 1961 when I was 10 years old(I’m 56 now) but I’ve been back to “The Burgh” to visit a few times over the years and each time I go there I realize more and more how much I miss it.Pittsburgh will always be home to me and my dream is to return there for good when I retire.A great city and you have a great site.Thank you so much.

I’ve traveled the world over and have seen some impressive sights, but I can’t stop thanking God for having been born & raised here in Pittsburgh !
She’s come a long way from the ‘shot & beer ‘ town of the 40′s & 50′s to the technological & medical gem she has become. Always updating herself, we Pittsburghers can be proud of her growth and her people.
Thank you Matt Robinson for sharing your love of our city and your pictures so that others can see what a wonderfully vibrant , beautiful city we have. It compares to no other…….just ask another Pittsburgher !

i miss pittsburgh! these pics are so true. go steelers!!!!!

I grew up in Monroeville in the 50′s and 60′s and although I have been in California since 1972 – Pittsburgh is still home! The pictures were great and filled with wonderful memories.

I am currently considering a move out of Dayton, Ohio and am ‘city shopping.’ Pittsburgh is one of the cities on my list, and after seeing this site, it may have moved up a notch or two. Absolutely gorgeous, especially the Mt. Washington pictures. Great photography!! :]

I live in Florida right now (10 yrs.) but I get homesick A LOT! I am truly considering a move back to the ‘burg….before football season starts! GO Steelers!!

These pictures are gorgeous. I lived in NC for a year and a half and Pittsburgh will alway be home.

Used to go to college at pitt, and love pittsburgh, tryin to convice my wife to move back..

A part of my heart is and will be in my first home Pittsburgh.

Awesome pictures! I will be sharing with all my southern friends to show them how beautiful the North is and how we won the war!

You have some wonderful pictures here! They certainly showcase the beauty of our city in a great way.

I am a teenager that lives north of pittsburgh and always check out the photographs. They realy inspire me to one day put pittsburgh back on top. If only everyone could see how beautiful this city realy is. Great work!!!

I am a Pitt grad now living elsewhere. These photos instill a sense of longing for Pittsburgh, the most beautiful city in the USA. Please continue with your excellent work.

Hi all!

Very interesting information! Thanks!

G’night

WOW !!!

America really does start here.

Thank you so much I was A PITTSBURGHER FOR 58 YEARS ….NOW LIVE IN CLINTON TWSP MICHIGAN…….AND HOME SICK …..miss my honetown very much Thanks again. Detroit has to come a long way to beat out the Burgh

Beautiful. I lived in greater Pittsburgh for the first 15 years of my life. It was and remains fasciating. In the 40′s there was a certain beauty in the glow of the sky that came from the mills and the now totally unacceptable dumping of slag in the Ohio River. I left more than 50 years ago. I still think of the city like a lost love of my youth.

The pictures are beautiful, and breahtaking, and I am proud to call you my friend.

These pictures are beautiful!! Every single one of them. If I could afford it I’d buy them all and my walls would be full of pictures of the burg. I am a native now living in S.C. I love the south but miss the burg every single day. There is just nothing like it. For everyone lucky enough to still be there, don’t take it for granted. GO STEELERS!

I lived in and around the City of Pittsburgh for the first 50 years of my life. I went to H.S at North Allegheny and I got my B.A. and Master’s from Duquesne. Looking at these pictures I can still smell that southwestern Pennsylvania air and look again at those scenes that were routine to me when I lived there ( and so sentimental to me now). I miss it so. I knew it and know it so well. For as beautiful a city and as comfortable and seasonal an area why do so many of us have to leave it to make a decent living elsewhere? Like so many thousands a year like myself why in God’s name did we have to leave? – none of us wanted to- I sincerely hope we can all come home some day- I miss my home .

Ditto as above post: I miss my home too! The nicest people in the world. No other city like it!

Thank you for creating this site, and with these photos. As an expatriot Pittsburgh native now living in Albuquerque, New Mexico I often peruse the site and am comforted/long for home. Pittsburgh is like nowhere else, and I miss it.

Thank you again and again Matt for the awesome job you do. I visit your site frequently and I am mesmerized over and over again. The city is beautiful and the people are great. I’m originally from Columbia, SC, but lived more years in the Burgh than there. Now my home is the “Burgh” by way of Cola. You don’t have to be born there to know the feeling….I feel it and can identify with all the sentiments expressed here. Though we live in Annapolis, MD, I long for Pittsburgh more so than Cola and we still have a place in the “Burgh”, always will. Happy New Year! GO STEELERS!

Thank you again and again Matt for the awesome job you do. I visit your site frequently and I am mesmerized over and over again. The city is beautiful and the people are great. I’m originally from Columbia, SC, but lived more years in the Burgh than there. Now my home is the “Burgh” by way of Cola. You don’t have to be born there to know the feeling….I feel it and can identify with all the sentiments expressed here. Though we live in Annapolis, MD, I long for Pittsburgh more so than Cola and we still have a place in the “Burgh”, always will. Happy New Year! GO STEELERS!

pgh. you are beautiful,llok at all the wonderful scenes could only be pgh.not oklahoma or san diego,i know iv’e been to both cities//thank you..vic n val

Moved to New Orleans in 1999 and I miss Pittsburgh so badly especially around the holidays. The smell of Autumn just is not in the air way down here. The city and even the whole state just can’t compare to any other in the country. Truly a beautiful and wonderful city. Anyone would just fall in love if they visited and would surly make sure they came back ofter. It will always be in my heart.

I’m from Bulgaria. I work as a kamerawoman in a lokal television company in Sofia and I and my friend Galja \who showed me this site\ are imressed by this pictures. The compositions and the work with the light are absolutely brilliant! Very good! P.s. Sorry if my English is not quite well, but I hope you understand me.

i live on the nice ass country side of va its great and all,but been here all my life been wanting to get for awile and your pics of the city make me wannta do it that much more,great photos

It’s still too damn COLD up here in the winter, I don’t care how beautiful it is…

God planted palm trees where people should live. That’s how you know…

Matt

PS Call me dude.

Can’t believe how beautiful Pittsburgh has become. Working for Alcoa in 1960 and parking in the hill district (which I understand has been renovated) and driving through the tunnel with the policeman dancing in the street directing all the cars at 5:00 (he showed up on Tv) years after I left. After, California, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Colorado, and back to Texas I can see in your pictures why people think Pittsburgh is so beautiful… There is no place like it. Even after 40+ years, I am still in awe and remember Kennywood Park, the trip to Heinz Catsup company and other great childhood and young adult memories. Thanks (I grew up near McKeesport) Class of 1960

This makes me remember why I love this city sooooo much and why it will always be home to me no matter what city my house is in. Thanks for such beautiful photos!!!

Stunning… There’s no place like home!

WAS WONDERING IF PITTSBURGH IS SO GREAT AND THE MOST LIVEABLE CITY THEN WHY MOST OF THE PEOPLE POSTING THINGS HERE HAVE MOVED AWAY AND NOT RETURNING..? PERHAPS THEY REMEMBER THE TRAFFIC..BAD WEATHER..LACK OF JOBS..AND CORRUPT COUNTY GOVERNMENT..EVEN US AIRWAYS MOVED OUT ALONG WITH A LOT OF OTHER THINGS BUT I AGREE PITTSBURGH DOES LOOK GOOD ..FROM A DISTENCE

Hey STEFON, I agree with the corrupt gov’t and lack of jobs… however both are improving as we speak. High tech jobs have been moving back into the area at a record pace and USAir recently even chose Pitt over Phoenix and NC for their Air traffic headquarters. About the traffic, you have got to be kidding me… I could name about 30 cities in the U.S. with worse traffic than Pittsburgh. And the complaint about the weather is equally ludicrous, you people act like Pitt resides in the Bermuda triangle or something. Well NEWSFLASH, the Pittsburgh area receives the same damn weather as all of the northern cities in surrounding it from the eastern seaboard to Chicago, but its winters are more mild than Chicago’s and other great lake cities, and its summers are more mild than the cities on the eastern seaboard. But hey, I wouldn’t want to inconvenience your argument with FACTS Stephon, so you may continue to degrade Pitt if you want, it seems to be the trendy thing to do for people that are too weak to handle a little bit of snow and cold for a couple of months.

This website is fantastic, I’m coming to Pittsburgh from Scotland in August to study and after looking at these photos I absolutely cannot wait!!!

Best site ever! I live in Florida now and everytime i look at this site i think about moving home. I love da Burg

The pictures are fantastic! Moved from NYC to the Burg kicking and screaming. But the Burg casted its test. Feel in love with the city. And found my true love. Love the Burg and love her!!

on my youtube page (disturbed3017) i always put a picture of pittsburgh on my background and i always go to this site

Thank you very much for these fantastic photos!! Pittsbugh is the home of my fiance, whom lives in Florida. But i already loved this beautiful town.

Hey you have some great pictures, where is the poll to the moon located?

I Love your work

what up i like them flicks cuz u got taste not to many people rep the burgh 6burgh on the map
keep the faith

These photos are so beautiful. One forgets how wonderful Pgh. is. Living part time in Pgh and part time in Florida. Pitts is more beautiful than ever.

The pole to the moon is at Carnegie Mellon University. I go to Pitt, and the first time my girlfriend and I walked past there we did a double take, it looks real at first glance.

Great shots of a great city,dont get to get back to the area I call home very often.Its nice to look upon some of these great shots while listening on line WDVE.Been gone thirty years now but I will always find time to visit old friends and family in the McKeesport area,Have a good day my friend.Tulsa out.

Very nice photos. Someday I will have a nice collection, too. I like the captions too.

Absolutely love your photos. I miss Pittsburgh so much I can’t wait to move back very soon. No other city like it!

Absolutely beautiful pictures of the most beautiful city. I live in florida now, but I never miss a chance to come back home. Thank you for the memories!

Thank you so much for your heart warming & beautiful pictures. It all takes me back to my childhood, family & wonderful memories. The bridges we traveled over, the incline from Mt. Washington over the years. We moved to California when i was 10, but have visited several times. Pittsburgh will allways be one of my most cherished memories. Warm, friendly people a beautiful city and one of the most beautiful Christmas Scenes anywhere. Thank You,
Marion c.

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I left 20 years ago when my husband was transferred. It’s still home to me and always will be. Thank you for the wonderful photos of Pittsburgh!