Absolutly wonderful!!

it makes me sad to see all the things im missing out on.

a large number of your teachers were told of you site.
They will be watching. Happy shooting Matt. dh

Wow! My next ticket home just may be a one way. Thanks.

Great Photos of Pittsburgh, which once was the only place that I knew. Now, 50 years later, I feel drawn to visit this page, and am reminded that my home town still has “it” for me.

I was in Pittsburgh this holiday season and wonder if you were up there snapping photos somewhere. I’m glade you were.

The photos are absolutely amazing.

Love the Black & White photos. Always look forward to your pics and the sights of the burgh. Thanks and keep the work coming

It’s making me homesick . . . I love the West End Overlook shot. I’ve never been up there, but I plan to go next trip home. And the tunnel shots?? I assume you’re in a moving vehicle, not standing in the road!! Great work!

I have been living in hot ATLANTA for 12 years now. However, no City is like Pittsburgh. The pictures are absolutely Amazing. No skyline can top that of Pittsburgh!

Phenomenal. Never thought I’d miss it as much as I do.

I’ve been away from the burgh for 10 years now. Those photos bring back a lot of fond memories of the best city in the world!!!!!

Thanks again for a beautiful, breathtaking portrayal of the gorgeous City of Pittsburgh. Happy 250th! I cannot wait to come home for good!

You always have some of the very best photos I have ever seen of Pittsburgh! What’s really fantastic is that you offer such breath-taking views as well! I always look forward to your updates!

I just want to say I was born in Pittsburgh, and now live in Johnstown. I wish almost everyday that I could live in Pittsburgh. I’m 17 going on 18 and my dream is to go back from where I was born and live the rest of my life. My whole family lives in the 412 and every time I see these pictures it brings me great thoughts and memories. Great job Matt! Keep em coming!

Loved it!!! Just sent it off to Iraq to my son. Thank you thank you thank you.

There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home!!1

Beautiful!!! I recently moved to Richmond, VA and am really homesick but looking at these pictures makes me smile!! There’s nothing like living in the Burgh….it stays with yinz no matter where ya go!! Keep them coming and thank you for such awesome pix!

Matt, this is definitely an outstanding collection of Pittsburgh photos. Breath-taking views and a beautiful skyline, IMHO!!!

I’ve been out of Pittsburgh for most of January – I am feeling homesick after viewing such inspiring photos of such a great city – I wouldn’t choos any other place to live !

i lived here for 27 years and really never knew about this site…now that i viewed it i will be back more often…like i said i been here for 27 years and never really knew how beautiful our city really was…the only time i really see it is when there is a night game for the pens steelers and pirates….man matt could you get some night photos of the the football and baseball stadiams and mellon arena….man that would be awesome to see them at night…in a stile photo!!!!…thanks again matt…amazing work bro!..keep it up!

I love your work…You have captured Pittsburgh in a whole new light for me…Very well done…

Fantastic!!! And, I’ll bet you’re recruiting a lot of fans for Pittsburgh with your shots!

Love these pictures, reminds me of some of the great old memories of living there 2 times in my life

I live in Porter, Tx just outside of Houston, and been to PA twice now. I have truly enjoyed myself both times and went to visit my best friend. I rode the trolly at the Duquesne incline and that was great! I miss being there and plan on coming back soon! I really enjoyed your pics and it sure brought back wonderful memories. Pittsburgh is a fun place!

I’m a transplant to Phoenix Arizona. I have been out here for five years now. Pittsburgh will always be my home. Thanks for the amazing photos! I BLEED BLACK & GOLD!!!!!

Thank you for the amazing pics. I live in Tampa, FL and was back in town with my girlfriend Lisa for New Years. It was her first time in Pittsburgh and she loved the pics. We both miss the City and everyone at The Inn and E Town! We’ll be back soon.

WOW!!!!! I really miss home and am anxious to return. Just Beautiful!

I have forwarded this to all my friends who don’t live in Pittsburgh…..these are beautiful photographs! My late husband and I celebrated New Year’s Eve First Night in 2007 and it was spectacular, but we should have been standing in the distance to really appreciate the beauty of ringing in a Pittsburgh New Year. Thank you for the photos.

PENNSYLVANIA IS REALLY GODS COUNTRY,AND PITTSBURGH IS THE SOUL.
I LOVE IT

After a 20 year absence it’s good to see that the old town is still vibrant and alive. I love visiting this site. Go Robert Morris!

I’m not a native obviously and I can tell anyone that very few cities in the world, if any, can match Pittsburgh’s skyline… Thanks Matt for these great pictures!

MISS IT MISS IT. BUT MY NEW PLACE NEAR HARRISBRG IS GREAT TOO.

Your work is great, please call 412-681-8151 or visit my photo showroom 4735 Liberty Ave Pgh. Pa. 15224 in HEART OF Bloomfield.

I love this city! How can you look at Pittsburgh and not feel strong, loyal, romantic, entranced, infatuated….and amazed. Maybe I will move back someday……even if I do hate the cold!!!

WEll what can I say I am about 2 thousand miles from home and Pittsburgh is my home and getting this was great and sad,; because it reminds me all the things and places I miss. Thank you

You NEVER cease to amaze with your photographs. I ALWAYS make a point to visit Pittsburgh at the end of the year. The vibe is so beautiful

Beautiful, Now I’m anxious to visit Pittsburgh.

My husband and I moved away about 2 years ago. Pittsburgh will ALWAYS be in our hearts!! LOVE THE PICS!!
How can anyone beat that amazing skyline? NO ONE CAN!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

I just viewed your photos and loved them. I am sending them to my son, Scott who moved to Rockport, TX 12 years ago and misses Pittsburgh alot. He will love them. Thanks

I just viewed your pics and I love them! I moved from Oakmont, Pa in 1980 and currently live in Peoria, AZ. I miss Pgh so much. My brother (whose name is Mark Robinson by the way) still lives there and I long to go home someday. Pgh is a wonderful city. Keep up the great photos.

Your photos are the “best” I’ve lived here for 66 years and still find it breathtaking, especially
coming out of the Fort Pitt tunnel. Also, the magnificent view from Mt Washington. You have
captured the beauty of a great city. Keep up the great work.

I love the pictures and it makes me home sick. I have not lived in DA Burgh since 1985 but I do go home often. I have to go through the Fort Pitt tunnels to return to MD from my parents house and seeing Heinz field as soon as you come out of the tunnels is FABULOUS!

Makes my heart proud to see such amazing shots of the Burg. I’m almost homesick!

Amazing views! Made us remembered the short time we spent with you guys last Thanksgiving 2002, especially the Duquesne incline—–that was breathtaking!!!! Hope you can come and visit us too. We are just 3 hours away from the famous Heavenly Leigh,Lake Tahoe, 20 minutes from different Wineries in Napa Valley and 5 minutes from Jelly Belly Factory Fairfield, CA. Missing your company.

It’s just as we remember it, A major change from here in South Florida. We miss the sights, people and food, but not the cold weather, but most of all we miss the grandkids.

Glorious pictures bring back memories of college days,being married and having children there.Pittsburgh is home to me even after 14 years in Florida. I return every couple of years. Your superb pictures make me want to hop on the next plane.Thanks!

A friend of mine sent me your site. I’m so glad she did. Your photos are absolutely beautiful!! People everywhere need to see how beautiful Pittsburgh is. Keep snapping, can’t wait to see the next installment.

Pittsburgh is not the “pitts”!

Born and raised near Pgh, (Donora) but moved away years ago. There is something magic about walking the grounds of the city and the surrounding valleys, coming back to ones’ roots, that makes you whole again. Loved the pics, I miss you Pittsburgh, so much that I bought Steeler crocs (shoes)!

I’m a Westerner, born and raised, but have tons of family in the ‘Burgh whom I love and miss tremendously…My Aunties always send me updates of your photos Matt and I gotta tell ya, it truly is a beautiful City! I threaten to relocate and someday I just might, but until then, it’ll remain one of my favorite places in the world! Your pics bring back some very, very fond memories… Thank you for keeping those of us on the ‘other coast’ connected!

The views and quality of these outstanding photos defy description. In viewing many of them, I reminisced seeing where I was born and went to school so many years ago. I especially liked the scenes at the Point where I worked for many years (KDKA-TV). The skyline has not changed all that much. Gorgeous then, better now.
I now live in southern California and will return to visit as soon as it warms up back there. Congratulations!

We certainly enjoy these marvelous photos of the “Burg”. Thank you so much for your efforts. It is wonderful to look @ all of this but couldn’t give up living in Sunny Florida. However, we do make many trips back to visit our daughter, son in law and granddaughters. Love being there in late Spring and Summer!
You do a splendid job of photographing all these wonderful sights!!!!
Thank you so much!!

Thank you for these beautiful pictures of Pittsburgh. We were born and raised in the South Hills and moved to Buckeye Arizona almost 2 years ago. It is so good to see all the familiar places in the beautiful City of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh will always be “home” to us.

We moved from Pittsburgh a few years ago. These photos truly make me home sick.

The pictures are awesome! If I could look at them all day I would! In other words, Totally COOL!

Isn’t is great to live in such a beautiful, caring and friendly state? Pennsylvanians are like no others, we live together, laugh together and always care about each other..

Awesome pictures,I was born in Tarrentum & was shipped to Califonia at the ripe age of 1yr,so I don’t remember much. But I have heard many stories. I do know why my parents decided to leave two reasons the wheather & Red Harrison. Two of my favorite teams Steelers & Raiders, Raiders 1st.

Terrific reminder of my years in Pittsburgh. One comment I find appropriate…the picture of the “crooked rails”… how poetic for all those politicans who have and currently rein in and around Pittsburgh…. Heck, Chicago has nothing over Pittsburgh when it comes to the finest politicians money can buy!

my husband and i drive around the city every morning and evening. we take 279, go over the veterns bridge and to liberty tubes .im intriged every day. in the morning the river and bridges go for ever with all the lights. And on the way home when we come out of the tunnel. the sun makes the city look like its silver. its just beautiful .I’ve really enjoyed your pictures. my niece from colorado set this site to me. greatly appreciated. i’ll be back.

Matt, As I read the comments, one thread rings true. Like so many Pittsburghers living elsewhere, you bring us back HOME in living color. Thank you so very much!

Sure do miss Pittsburgh.

I have not lived in Pittsburgh since my childhood; my family left when I was 9 years old. That’s 40 years ago! But it is still HOME to me!

I have lived in Pittsburgh for 74 years and have traveled the world….ALWAYs glad to come back to the Burgh!

Great pics!! I moved to California in ’88. I love seeing pics of my hometown!!

These photos were great.
I grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania in the 50s and I loved going to the ‘big city’ Pittsburgh.
‘The Burgh that was spelled with an h.

My husband and I were born in Monessen and now live in Oklahoma. We go back for visits every year and still miss the hills and beautiful scenery. Go Steelers!

We’ve been gone 30 yrs. and the pics bring back alot of memories. The skyline is beautiful, especially coming out of the Fort Pitt Tunnel. And after all these years in Texas, its still “GO STEELERS”!

I have been away from my home of Pittsburgh for 28 yrs. in Atl.Ga., not a day goes by that I pray I can move back home, the pictures are wonderful, I cried when I saw them. I am from Scott Township, my home is filled with Pittsburgh momentos, but there is nothing like the real thing! Pittsburgh for sure is the soul of God`s country, as someone said in the comments, the best city in the world. I think God made only Pittsburghers feel this way, no other people from other cities seem to feel the same about their beloved cities.

I now live in the San Francisco Bay area which is the most beautiful city area in the country. Pittsburgh, where I was reared and received two university degrees, (Pitt), is still what I consider to be home. I have lived in New England, D. C., Tennessee, and California but am only nostalgic about Pittsburgh–not just the beauty but the people. Hail to Pitt, go Steelers. The Pittsburgh region is one where a person can have a lovely house in a splendid area for less than three quarters of a million dollars. This is not true in California.

The burg….I have been away to long and need to come back home. The city is alive with excitement and energy, which is hard to find anywhere. I visit over the holidays and my little one always asks; Dad with so much to do and so much family, why do we have to leave…….Hard to respond to that. Great Pic’s, brings back a lot of memories. Thanks and may God bless each and everyone of us >

This is fantastic! My home (small h) is now in Virginia and I’m spending this year in Izmir, Turkey, but for me, Home (capital H) will always be Pittsburgh!

When I grew up and left Pittsburgh, it was called the armpit of the nation. But we produced lots of iron and steel for WWII. So what if the window sills were covered with soot! But now, beauty and memories

Brings back memories, I miss that city.

I had to leave Pgh. in the summer of 1964 when my Dad had to transfer to Savannah. I have not been back, but I DEARLY miss her! I will return someday. What a beauty she has continued to be! I loved every one of these pictures. Thanks!!!!! Judy Hogan

I LOVE THE PICTURES.
IT MAKES ME” HOMESICK “.
WE’VE BEEN LIVING IN FL FOR A LONG TIME BUT PGH. WILL ALWAYS BE MY HOME.
I LOVE THE PIC OF THE WINTRY SCENE AND INCLINE……..BEAUTIFUL.
I HAVE A QUESTION……AFTER THE INCLINE PIC I ONLY GET SMALL BLOCKS WITH A RED X IN THEM.
I WANTED TO SEE MORE PICS…..WHY CAN’T I SEE ALL OF THEM?
THANK YOU FOR SUCH GREAT PICTURES……

Great Photos. You captured the essence and heart and soul of our city. The one of the incline into downtown, looks like a painting. Keep up the good work.

We left Pgh. in 1962 and are living in California (Sacramento). Pittsburgh still has it and we still miss it, we come back every year and hate to leave each time. You’re doing a great service Matt for all of us displaced “Bergers” Yhank you!
Sincerely,
Lee Nickel

Absolutely gorgeous makes me homesick for the Burgh.

Born a “Berger” in 1955. Lived & raised in Peters Twp. Chased a girl from “84″ PA in 1980 to Miami who went to U of M. We have never left there but my heart is always back home in Pittsburgh. We are raising 3 teenage boys who all say they want to live in the Berg. Since all our relatives are still there we visit quite often. The boys were bitten by the “berg bug” @ a young age. We raised them the right way as “Steller” fans too! I predict in 10 years we will retire back home. These photos solidify my decision! Great job. Thanks for the memories.

I left Pittsburgh 52 years ago but often remember the good times. PIctures are wonderful.

Do you have any of this stuff on DVD? How can I obtain photos?
You definitely have a good eye for photography. How many end up on the cutting room floor?
Thanks for the wonderful memories.
An old Monongahela boy………….Jay

I have lived here for 32 years now in West Chester and still call Pittsburgh my home, Yes it is lovely here however the warmth of Pittsburgh never leaves ones heart. Thanks for the great photos they brought me home for a little while.

I’ve lived here nearly 50 years and can never get over the beauty of this city. I’ve done extensive traveling, but there is no where like da Burgh. I can barely wait until I’m on my way from the airport and through the tunnels to go home. No matter how many times I’ve seen it, the view is always awe inspiring! Thanks for a great job, again!

Home sweet home. We left Pittsburgh in 95 and I still miss it. Thank you for sharing.

I’d love to see a series on the North Side Mexican War Streets, Lake Elizabeth, Gus and Yaya’s, Aviary, Buhl Planetarium, Carnegie Library, St. Peter Church etc.

I actually grew up on one of the Mexican War Streets. 1207 Monterey Street. A few doors up from the Y on the same side of the street. I can remember when Franco lived on Taylor and use to go to the Y to work out. He would buy all us kids ice cream from the Good Humor truck as he was leaving the Y. Then he bought the house at the corner of North Ave. and either Resaca Place or Palo Alto.

My husband grew up in Ross township. Oh my. McNightmare Road. Not sure I miss everything!

Well thanks again for sharing.

these pictures are great they bring back a lot of memories. it makes me homesick

Great pictures. Makes me more homesick than ever. Proud to call Pittsburgh home.

After reading through the comments, it is safe to say that Pittsburgh’s greatest export is it’s people.

Great photography! Great city!

Beautiful photograpy – never been there – now it’s on my to do list!

Brings back wonderful memories of growing up in Pittsburgh; it’s still my favorite town.

I was born in Pittsburgh 75 years ago. All of my family is buried in Pittsburgh. My wife and I will be returning there this summer as we go to our 50th college reunion at Penn State (I got my MBA from Pitt). I live in Montana now but we’re really looking forward to our trip “home” this year. I long to hear that good old Pittsburgh accent….which I never even knew existed when I lived there. Having lived all over this country, my ear still has a keen sense of hearing someone from Pittsburgh and I always strike up a conversation with them. When you hear that accent, you can always be sure that the person is friendly and sincere. It gives me a warm feeling of belonging. When I even think about Pittsburgh, I drift back into that good old Pittsburgh accent myself. Pittsburghers……I love you all !!!

Their’s no place like home. Thank you for taking me back home one more time.

Lived all of my 87 years in the area but my son lives in St. Louis. I always enjoy seeing these pictures and have taken many myself. My Son lives in St, Louis, but His wife, my Daughter-in-law, misses Pittsburgh more than he does, so I will forward these great pictures to her. Thanks for keeping me on the liat!

I love seeing pictures of my home town! These are beautiful. Thank you for posting them so that I can see Pgh in all her glory. A friend of mine, also from “da ‘burg” forwarded this to me.

I live in Chicago and can’t wait to get back to warmer winters (can anyone believe that I just said that?) I hope that the economy can hold more tech jobs so that we can move back home. Both hubby and I are from the area and miss family terribly.

I hate Pittsburgh

Live in San Diego ~ but love my ‘burgh! Miss you!

Your pictures prove what my wife and I always say about Pittsburgh (my home area). It is the one US city that really knows how to make an entrance!

Fabulous! I miss Pgh so much and I was kust there visiting. Thanks for pics that I can view whenever I want!

love my yinzer city….living on the east coast now, but da burgh will always be home to me!

BORN IN mAGEE hOSPITAL 85 YEARS AGO, CHILDREN, TOO…..AFTER MOVING WE ALWAYS RETURNED TO SHOP, FOR MOVIES, SPORTS, MUSEUM, THEATRE ETC. HAVEN’T BEEN BACK FOR 30 YEARS…..HOW CITY HAS CHANGED! fAMILY GONE NOW…..WILL ALWAYS BE HOME. wONDERFUL PICTURES….THANK YOU

Great pictures! It brings back so many memories. I grew up in Pittsburgh. I especially liked the Duquense Incline. That was my sixth grade class trip. I lived in Forest Hills.

Your pictures are really breathtaking…..I grew up in Pittsburgh when it was difficult to see and breath….what a wonderful difference. I live on the West Coast,but I still get homesick. Thank you.

Fantastic Pictures. Who says you can’t go home? I live in Jersey now but, I was born and raised a “burger”. These pictures really make me homesick for the “Burgh”. Hope to visit this summer.

Me parecen hermosas esas fotos donde ustedes viven.

I enjoyed all the pictures, the bridges, Golden triangle, tunnel pictures and had a flash back of memories. There are only 3 bridges going from Indiana to Louisville, KY and think Pittsburgh is really rich. You are blessed. Teddie Criss

I lived in Hazelwood. Joined the Army at 17 and never came back to Pittsburgh. Believe me, I miss it and the photos brought back many memories. There is no place like Pittsburgh in the 50-s and 60-s.

There is just no place like home. We moved to Baltimore 4 years ago and while it has its “charm” it will never compare to Pittsburgh. These photos are really amazing. Thank you!

I’m glad so many people say they feel “homesick” when they see these photographs. that means i’m not the only one. Can’t wait to come back someday! Absolutely beautiful… Can you do some of station square and southside/oakland area?

The pictures are beautiful. Thank you for giving me warm memories of my 5 yr.’s in Pittsburgh.

Great Photographs, keep them coming. Pittsburgh has some wonderful place to see..

Great photographs. I do have a question though. If Pittsburgh is such a great city, why are there so many displaced Pittsburgh natives? Seriously, with all of the overflowing nostalgia, ask yourselves why you left. In all seriousness, it really is one of the most downtrodden depressing cities in the country. The job market sucks, the weather sucks and there is an overwhelming legacy of oppression that has been passed down generation to generation from poor immigrants who came to this country for cheap labor. 100 years later, their descendants still can’t shake off the learned helplessness of their forebears when the mills closed down. It’s a pretty city, but God what a dreary godforesaken place!

The pictures are fantastic. Why do the fireworks come outof the building?

forget San Francisco! I left my heart in the ‘Burgh!!!

We’ve come a long long way in my 80 years here. & I love it

Dolomite, I know what you mean, but the oppressed stand together! There is such a great sense of civic pride and community in Pittsburgh. Pittsburghers have a dialect that is like their own little language. When you’re from Pittsburgh, you’re a Pittsburgher forever. There might be a lot of transplants, but there are a whole lot of people who’d never dream of leaving. I don’t know what’s so special about it, but there is something there that never goes away.

Such a delightful collection of photos, bringing back fond memories of Grandview Ave. and South Hills High 1952 – 54. Relocated to Washington, DC in the early 60′s, and now reside in the Annapolis, MD area, but get back “home” every chance I get. Several years ago I was able to get a similar print of the Duquesne Incline, autographed and taken by my friend Dale Gleason, and cherished to this day. The print was displayed at that time on the front page of the Roto Section of the Pgh. Press. There were so many requests for copies of those Pgh. prints that the Press couldn’t satisfy the demand. My applause to you, and hope you’ll continue to please so many people with your work.

wow!!!!! nice job capturing the most dynamic city in the world!!!! the burg is and always will be home to so many of us that have moved away for opportunity throughout the last 30 years or so. i have visited many times and always say when asked where are you from “pittsburgh” is always my response. this even after having moved away from “the burg” over 30 years ago!!

To all the wonderful folks i miss and love so much!!!!!

Is it possible to be infatuated with a city? I must not be normal. Of course, I’m used to Detroit. Thanks for the photographs, they are MUCH appreciated. How ’bout a little more of Oakland, Shadyside, and Squirrel Hill? Like walking up the hill to a Pitt basketball game or the street vendor at Bigelow and Forbes selling the Pitt gear on game days or something like that? Or the inside of the Carnegie library in Oakland is spectaular. Of course, the list could go on and on. Thanks again.

I visited Pittsburgh for the first time this past November. My boyfriend grew up there and was so excited to show me the city that he is so proud of. Having grown up in California, I can honestly say that I missed out on the experience of living in the Burg. The people treated me like a long lost friend that they were thrilled to see. We were busy the entire week of my visit, between seeing the city, enjoying the amazing food or visiting with the warm and wonderful people we knew and met. The only thing I enjoyed more than spending time with my guy was EXPERIENCING THE BURG! I would go back anytime! Who knows….maybe he will propose on the Incline?

I moved from the Burgh in 79, been in Florida since. I miss it everyday. I am approaching retirement and will be moving back very soon. The greatest city in the USA. I want to enjoy the rest of my life in “The Burgh” GO STEELERS

WOW…great pictures. Having spent 50 years in the …burgh these pics bring back memories of old friends, fish sandwiches on the Strip, The Pirates, The Steelers, The Penguins, the ease of working in the city, the view coming out of the tunnel into the city and many, many more things. I live in Southeastern Virginia now and we don’t have any of the above but it is WARMER and on the Ocean. I enjoy coming back to visit, probably reflecting on the passing of time.

Amazing! I moved away eight years ago. Sometimes I forget just how much the City means to me. But viewing these breathtaking photos brings it all back to me. I just might have to plan a trip this summer. Thank you for sharing. Truly lovely…

Where are all of the cool pics from PGH’s “golden triangle”, Millvale/Etna/Sharpsburg? What I miss the most are those breathtaking views from the Etna bypass.

The pictures are absolutely amazing–I would love to live in Pittsburgh!

My Heart and soul is and always will be with the best city in the world. My eyes just water when I see pics like these.
My home always.

these are phenomenal! just love this city and all that are in it!

don’t miss the winter at all. i like sitting on my back porch and eating lunch in shorts and a tee shirt in Feburary!

I have lived in beautiful, sunny Southern California for 23 years. The weather and lifestyle are phenominal, but nothing can match the unique beauty of Pittsburgh. Its geography, people and overall community amenities are amazing. I visit “home” at least once a year and am continually struck by the genuine friendliness of Pittsburghers. Now if we could just do something about Pittsburgh weather…!

Made me happy, and made me homesick as well.

Pittsburgh is not my hometown, but I spent four years here and MISS IT DEARLY. And the people is what made Pittsburgh so special. Yes, the population might be shrinking, business might be moving out, but it is a beautiful, safe and happy (remember Mr. Rogers?) place, and will always be special for me. Thanks for the memories.

Wow! I live in Northern Virginia now and there is virtually nothing like the Pittsburgh skyline or classic streetscapes or the West End Overlook… I do miss a lot of this! Not all… not the snow and colder temperatures, but the BEAUTY of my hometown! Thanks for the wonderful view of “the ‘Burgh.”

Wonderful photos of Pittsburgh! These sure do make me homesick! Living in the Southwest now for 11 years, I sure do miss the unique design the Pgh offers. Everyone should take a trip to Pittsburgh……What a beautiful place. THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME!

Susan,

Thank you for validating my decision to stay in Pittsburgh and practice architecture here for the past 35 years. This is truly one of the world’s best cities – not only for its beauty, but for its wonderful people.

These are great. I miss the ‘Burgh bad.

We left Pittsburgh almost 40 years ago but you never get it out of your soul. The amazing pictures just bring back why we all love Pittsburgh, the STEELERS, the PIRATES and the PENGUINS. PITTSBURGH IS STILL THE GREATEST.

The Pittsburgh area is a nice place to be from.

Love the “Burgh” and everything about it. Now if it only had sunshine and warmth more than 53 days a year we would have paradise. But til then I’ll stay warm in Carolina. But my heart will probably be there forever. Go Steelers The pictures are beautiful. Keep them coming.

can’t wait to leave and never coming back!

Great photos! I’ve been living in South Florida for the past 17 years. I sure don’t miss the cold weather, but I sure do miss the people, places, mountains and trees! Since my Mom passed away in 2006, I haven’t really wanted to come back home to visit, but your pictures sure do strike a cord in my heart. Thanks!

Wow! I sure do love the city and all the lights but one day retire in a warmer place!

wow…. that was the best i have ever seen of pittsburgh …..great job…..u made pittsburgh look like a beautiful place to live …..

Thank you for the trip back home. I was born and raised in the eastern suburbs of the burgh but have lived in Maryland for 20 years. There are a lot of Steeler fans here and transplants from Pittsburgh but I still call Pittsburgh home. Thanks for the memories!

I have never visited Pittsburgh but lived in Doylestown, PA. (Bucks County) for 40 years. I never realized what a cosmopolition city it is. It is beautiful. Some day I will make it a point to visit there.

I have been living in Pittsburgh my whole life. And I have never seen this picyures before! They show that Pittsburgh is acctully a great place to raise a family based on what you just saw. Its just amazing!!!!!!
Next year it is all the Steelers year! Pittsburghs goimg to the Super Bowl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sure is good to see Home, I love the weather here in the south for the winter but nothing will ever beat the “BURG”

Living in Baltimore for the past 8 years…….what a sight for sore eyes!

Thanks for the great pictures! I moved to Australia 7 years ago and eventhough this is a beautiful country, it will never replace Pittsburgh in my heart. The ‘burgh is the best place in the world.

nice place must visit this place real soon

Three decades ago, I went to Pitt and Mayor Pete Flaherty’s staff promoted the slogan: “Pittsburgh, Some Place Special”. Your photos bring back all the memories and show many of the ways Pittsburgh still is some place special. Thank you for posting them online so those of us who now live elsewhere can still visit.

I lose my wife of 33 years.the pic took away same of the hurt.I Thnak you
From pittsburgh

The views are wonderful, but I don’t miss the snow.

Great photos of what will always be America’s Greatest City to me. Lived there from 1942-1984 and it will always be “home”.

stunning, never seen this place until now -great photo’s

Brings back very fond memorys been gone over 40years and yes I do miss PGH

After leaving Pittsburgh 10 years ago, my husband retired and we were fortunate enough to come back home to Pittsburgh. Those who have never left probably don’t realize what a wonderful place it is. We missed everything
about it…..the friendliness of the people, the fantastic views, the great food, the steelers, and I could go on forever!
As far as the snow, it’s not been that bad of a year and before we know it the beautiful trees will have buds and the
flowers will be popping up(if the deer don’t eat them first), then our wonderful summer, followed by glorious fall.

I was so homesick for 10 years and now we’re home and even the grey skies of winter don’t keep me from smiling and
being happy and thankful that we’re back.

I miss Pittsburgh terribly. It won’t be long and I’ll be “home”. Sometimes it takes somebody to be separated from something so familiar to realize it’s full beauty. That IS Pittsburgh!

BEAUTIFUL PICS! Thanks for doing this site. Have been in FL for 22 years but there is nothing like going home to visit. Doesn’t matter what time of the year. But I do love to go in the summer and visit Kenneywood!!!

I moved from the “Burgh” 33 years ago. There is no place like home. Although I live in the south, my heart and soul still say I’m a Yankee and proud of it. You know who you are when you come from the North Side. Graduated from Allegheny High in 1967…………what a year! Thanks for the memories.

I have lived in Pittsburgh for 44 years. I have always been thankful to those people who have helped make Pittsburgh
what is today a beautiful city. I have been to many of the sites you shot and the Photographs are just great. Thank you.

Lived here most of my life……………….retired to Florida for 21 years…………….came back 4 years ago……..

nothing like the beauty of this city plus the sports………..especially the Steelers and the Pens………only miss the Florida

sunshine ,Florida friends and my Florida family……….but my Pgh. family is here……..I guess we can’t have it all!!!!!!!!!!

great photos!!!!!!!!!!!!

Born and raised in the south hills. Loved Pittsburgh all my growing years and still do. Lived in Texas (Houston & Plano) for twenty years. Always will be a Pittsburgher. One beautiful city in all seasons. What a beautiful sight and home of the Steelers, too!

These photos would make great postcards. I would like to have some to send to people who think Pittsburgh is still a dirty steel city. One beautiful city all seasons.

If you’ll notice this sender’s alias, those are my initials..For the longest time (over 60 yrs.) I thought my parents were
“cute” making me Ms.Pittsburgh. Now I know why they really did it, they were proud of this town of the 30′s, smokey skies, “gumbanns” all……….. and so so am I in the 21st century w/o the smokey part, as one can see in your pics. Pulls
at the heart strings……..Thanks so very much.

Wow! Great photos of a great town. I remember everything about itas “bigger than life”. From going to Forbes Filed to watch the Pirates play – it cost $1.25 then – the Panthers and the Steelers at Pitt Stadium as a kid; Rege Cordic in the morning and WAYY for late night. Later, teaching at Penn Hills Sr. HIgh; then the chase for advanced degerees and a long career teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. I haven’t lived in Pittsburgh since 1963, but a part of me never left. I visit friends still there as often as they will allow me to intrude on them and “their town”. It always feels like home. Thanx for doing this.

i miss the people and the pride of pittsburgh!

I love it !!!! and beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! love bob or wags

Beautiful shots!! Really DO miss the ‘Burg even though Oregon is also a beautiful spot in the world. Pittsburgh will probably always feel like home.

Cak

Theres no place like home,I love this town,I know live in the Harrisburg area,But I was born and raised in The Burgh,It will always be home to me,just follow the yellow steal bridges !!

IF U REALLY LOVE THE ‘BURGH’ THEN U KNOW YOUR HEART BLEEDS BLACK AND GOLD!!!
HERE WE GO PITTSBURGH, HERE WE GO!!!!

These bring back very fond memories…I live/work in the National Capital Region, but grew up in Moon Township and went to Pitt for my grad years. This site made me put “trip to Pittsburgh” on my to-do list. My girls have never really seen my hometown! Thanks for the memories!

I remember when you couldn’t see Pgh. for the smoke from the mills! Look what 70yrs. and vision can do to the “ol triangle”. My hats off to you!

Once a Pittsburgh’er, always a Pittsburgh’er. We have been gone for 34 years and have come back to visit every year but 2. We have traveled and lived pretty much all over the country. There is no place like the “Burgh. I love the Pittsburgh pride in their town. We lived near San Francisco for a number of years. Those people did nothing but denigrate their town – no pride in it at all. The pictures were wonderful. Thanks.

Pittsburgh stands in honor of God who blessed our god’ly forefathers who founded Pennsylvania primarily to spread the Gospel of redemption through the Lord Jesus Christ. If God would so bless in this lifetime, imagine heaven.

I LEFT PENNSYLVANIA 45 YEARS AGO , AND ENJOY COMING BACK AS OFTEN AS I CAN-, I ENJOY THE THREE RIVERS/ VIEWS FROM MT.WASHINGTON. AS A YOUNG BOY , MY MOTHER TOLD ME THAT I COULD USE A STREET CAR AND TOUR PITTSBURGH BY MY SELF…… I DID- TOURING THE MUSEUM AND SEEING THE SIGHTS.. EATING A HAMBURGER IN A WHITE TOWER STAND….. IT WAS A PLEASANT DAY…. I LEARNED A LOT ABOUT MYSELF THAT DAY, AND MY MOTHER WAS RIGHT- WE ALL HAVE THE BUILT IN ADVENTUROUS SIDE , BUT ALSO THE ABILITY TO FEND FOR OURSELVES WHEN IT IS NECESSARY.

I moved away from Pittsburgh about 5 years ago. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t miss it. I was thrilled when my husband showed me this site. Now I check it often, looking for new pictures of the city I love. Your pictures are awesome!! I love the different views and effects. You really know how to bring out the beauty of the city.

Great perspective on all of these. You make our city look beautiful. I especially like your west end and tunnel shots. Film or digital? And do you do your own developing? If so, these are even more impressive.

Have been a displaced “burgher” since 1980, living in Northern California. Your pictures are breathtaking! I can see why most people (like my parents) would never want to leave Pittsburgh. Your pictures make it such a beautiful city. Your pictures bring back such wonderful memories of seeing the city as a youngster; going with my mom to Oakland, and Carnegie Library; seeing if the pond is iced over on Panther Hollow; sledding down the hills in Frick Park. It is breathtaking to see the city as you come out of the Ft. Pitt tunnels. I miss it, love to visit, memories galore for it, but I do like the warm weather in California. Thank you for such awesome pics.

I am so blessed to have lived here all my life – thank you, Lord.

Thanks! Nice to see Pittsburgh in Winter from Iraq! Great pictures! I am ready to come home to Pittsburgh! Great

Born in Millvale, now live in Florida. Love Pittsburgh! Visit it often as I have tons of family all over the city. Your pictures tell it all! Beautiful! Richard Camp is my nephew. Hi Richard we miss you.

Don’t woo me Chicago, I am married to Pittsburgh, and these pix prove it! I scrolled comments, and other than you, Sharon (look again at this beauty) we loooooooooove our town. You even got some black + gold ones!

Lived in the Burgh for several years and loved the city and the people. Many of the fondest memories. Thanks for sharing.

I moved from there when I was just 9 years old and this city still calls me to visit. A part of me is still there. Great photos! If you are ever in St. Pete, Florida, look me up and let’s go fishing. I am an outdoor photographer and also a fishing guide/publisher.

Thank you for the photo’s. Go Steelers!

Capt. Bret Gamrot
http://www.onshoreoffshore.com

Pittsburgh is in my blood and in my heart. I miss running up South Negley, “just for fun.”

I love your site!! I lived in Pittsburgh all my life, and just recently moved away. Your photos bring back great memories of my hometown, and never fail to make me smile. “The Burgh” will awlays be home to me. Please keep these awesome pictures coming!

I love living in Pittsburgh. I have lived here all my life & don’t want to live anywhere else. I have just e-mailed these pictures to all my family who have moved to different areas of the United States & Canada. Just a little reminder of what they left behind.

Pictures are exciting and although I left Pittsburgh in 1075, my heart is still there.

Pittsburgh is my home and you capture it on film like no other. In my free time I try to emulate your style, but there is just no comparison. You’re amazing at what you do. Thanks for showing the world the beauty of my home, Pittsburgh.

Im now serving in the military and I check this site often. I miss Pittsburgh alot. Pittsburghers are truly unique people…

WITH ALL THE PLACES WE HAVE LIVED, I MISS PITTSBURGH THE MOST. WE WERE ONLY THERE FOR 6 YEARS BUT PITTSBURGH IS BY FAR MY FAVORITE PLACE TO LIVE. LEFT ONE GOOD FRIEND BEHIND AND SHE SENT BE THIS AND NEWS WORTH NOTING, GOD BLESS WANDA.

Awesome pix!! We live about 60 miles from the burgh, but go there often!! Gotta love it!!

makes me homesick!!

Those were GREAT pictures!! I’ve been living in Orlando now for almost 15 years and still can’t get Pgh out of my blood (you can take the girl out of the burgh but you can’t take the burgh out of the girl!!). I have family (and friends!) that I visit every year (or at least once every 2 yrs) and 2 things I HAVE to do when I come home……..go to a Pirate game (yes…even thou it can be a bit disappointing) and go to Kennywood (nothing beats those frys!!! lol). Although I love the weather much better, Pgh has sooooooo much more culture & beauty…..and the people are much friendlier in Pgh!! GO STEELERS!! I miss Bill…..but GOOD LUCK Mike with next season!!

BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!! I moved from Pgh. 26 years ago but I still carry it in my heart. You know that saying Pittsburgh is the friendly city well it really rings true. I have not met people any where else that can compare to the people back home.

I plan to visit this sight often to get a little taste of home.

I moved to Southern CA more than15 years ago. It will never hold a candle to my “home town”, PGH. I grew up there & yes sometimes miss the snow. Your photos capture all that PGH is…beautiful, sentimental, these pics were done with TLC. I will always be a Steeler fan & will always be a Pittsburgher. I have many precious memories that I hold close to my heart. I live in Los Angeles………all I can say is PGH rules!!!!! Nothing like the warmth of the people there.
God bless Pgh!

I was born in Pgh now live in Calif. Nice place to visit and miss my family soooooo very much, they all live outside of Pgh. BUT I could never live there again, beautiful to look at but too cold and humid for me. My heart is with my family back there, love to visit them, wish I could more often

these pictures are very tranquail so mbeautiful thanks

I live in st.pete fla. for the past 32 yrs. I was born and raised in Pgh, and will never forget how beauitful it really is, I go back to visit family there and will always remember the gooooooooooooooooooooooood parts of the city .

I moved to Hawaii 6 years ago, but there are times I miss pittsburgh. Great photos!

I left Pgh in 1999. Grew up in Bloomfield area. All of the pics really do show what a nice city it is. I come home a few times a year basically to EAT! I really, really miss the food! I miss the friendly people you can meet on the street in the morning and have a beer with that afternoon like you’ve know each other forever! Great Pics!

Stunning collection of pictures. We will be visiting freinds in Pitts in late March. Hope there is no snow then. We have 35 to 40 inches of snow up this way.

Beautiful pics.I lived in Pgh as a child 1939-1945 (smoky city) and as a colege student at Carnegie Tech 1954-1958 (Cleaning up). Although a native of Wash DC I’ve always considered Pgh my second home.

You have made my day and brought back fond memories. I lived in Pittsburgh back in the 1980s and had to leave for job hunting. But Pittsburgh was never away from my thoughts and heart.

I found myself in there, I fell in love in Pittsburgh and I was able to get the best education in great “Pitt”.

I will certainly go back to claim the lost years being away.

Pittsburgh has always been home away from home.

Thank you for these wonderfull pics.

An absolutely georgeous view of my hometown, thank you for
such excellent photo shots. Will e-mail these to family members,
who live out of state.

WOW! Living in Florida past 30 years. Plan on returning to Pittsburgh upon retirement . . . Regret not returning home permanently with Father as was his dream. Cold Winters you say? HOGWASH!!! When was the last time you actually saw heavy snow drifts, long encased icycles, snowmen frozen for months on end, etc.? Yeah, yeah . . easy for me to say living in Florida – but can’t wait to put up with 3 months of cold versus 9 months of constant-humidity. Tulips, crocasses, dogwood, crabapple blossoms, give in to —- sweet scent of fresh cut lawns, soft grass – actually soft grass . . . . then Fall – glorious, sweet-smelling Fall – and finally Christmas. . . . Warm climates during holidays? Bah Hum Bug I say . . . thank you for beautiful photos/memories.

Great shots. We left Pittsburgh in 1956. Much has changed but I still enjoy visiting. Thanks for sharing. JOHN

Great photos of a great city that continues to improve with age.

What beautiful pictures. Sure is different than when I was a young girl with all the black smoke from the steel mills. Pittsburgh can be proud.

If only you could live in a photograph, but alas…

The photos are astounding. I teach an art class and I’m going to use a few for perspective study. Wow

Happy Birthday Pittsburgh, you still have it after all those years. You are like a fine wine better with age. I’ve been away since the 70′s in Virginia those photos make me homesick.

Oh my but these pics bring back memories of home. I grew up all over pittsburgh. I got family everywhere up there. I have been in Atlanta since 2002, and the only reason I am here is this is where my husband grew up and where his company is. Atlanta has nothing on Pittsburgh. It is just an overpriced city, that really has nothing to offer anyone except hi prices. My kids all miss home. They miss being able to walk down the sidewalk to the stores, friends…..here they don’t know what sidewalks are. The children down here don’t have a clue as to what they are missing. These pics are fantastic.

I haaven’t been to Pittsburgh but now feel I should have. Beautiful city.

Proud to be from this region!!!

I have been in Fla. tooo long.. I want to come home… to Pgh. These photos say it all!! Thanx for “the Memories”

Thanks for the beautiful pictures of “home”. I’ve lived in Orlando for 2 1/2 years now and can’t wait to visit Pittsburgh this summer and take some pictures myself.

Only Pittsburg could look this good in the winter.
I am very homesick!

Beautiful! Made me cry, been gone 40 years! Always loved it!

No place like the “Burg!!”

No place like the BURG

I been away from the BURG over 20 years. Some day soon I hope I will live there again

rockin pictures!

Great photographer!

I have not lived in the Pittsburgh area since 1973 and now live in Florida. How totally diverse western PA is from the flat Florida. So, these beautiful photographs bring back wonderful memories.

Wow, super photos! I lived and worked in Pittsburgh from Sep. 69 to Apr. 72 and then again from Oct. 76 until Mar. 04 when I moved back to Georgia. I really and truly miss Pittsburgh and my two kids even though I was born and raised in Georgia. I miss DeBlasios Restaurant and all the other nice restaurants. Pittsburgh restaurants have super food and super people. A big city with a little town atmosphere. Keep on keeping on!

I lived in Pittsburgh all my live till 1993 and moved to Florida. My family still lives in Pittsburgh and I return home almost every year. I have had people make comments to me many times since I have moved how rude people from Pittsburgh are. Well I am here to tell your the people in Pittsburgh are some of the nicest, most friendly, respectful and helpful people I have ever known. I miss the landscape/weather changes/colors alot. I do not miss being honked at!!!!!! But to return home I would put up with the honking

I go back to the city every year for Christmas and take my own pictures just like these. Great pictures! I got a few good ones near the construction that is going on near the point Its a great city and photographs well durring the cold months because the people of Pittsburgh don’t slow down when it gets cold!

I left the “steel city” in 1974, moved to Miami, even the birds have enough sense to go where its warm, however, that is about the only thing warm in Miami, is the weather. Every time I return to the burg, and the pilot says “we are beginning our final descent into the Pittsburgh area”, I still get tears in my eyes. Most of my family still lives there, and those that left, seem to have mostly came back! Still too cold for me, but the people in Pittsburgh are the warmest, most friendly people in the world. Who knows, when I cannot afford to buy diesel fuel anymore for my boat, I will probably come home too. Go Steelers!!

I only got to live in Pgh for 10yrs, now I’m stuck on Long Island. I’d come back in a heartbeat if I could….maybe someday. My fondest memories are raising my kids in West Deer Twp.

I am forwarding these to my son who lives in Vegas. I still think that he gets homesick. I know that he will appreciate these I know that I do! Not everybody appreciates Pa winters but I for one would love to see snow from November to April.
Thanks for the tour

The Army has brought us to Germany and I KNEW I was homesick, but I cried BLACK AND GOLD TEARS looking at these pics. I’ve lived in 5 US states and Bavarian Germany and there isn’t another place like it. I MISS MY HOME!!!

Thank you thank you thank you for bringing me such a powerful visual memory of the place where my soul lives. I will revisit this site again and again.

I was born in Pittsburgh in 1940. My son Ray and I visited PNC Park for 2 games in 06 and thoroughly enjoyed seeing Pittsburgh again. These photos are a tribute to both the beauty and historical significance of Pittsburgh. We toured Golden Triangle Park and the Fort. If you care to learn more about pre-Revolutionary days in Pittsburgh, get a copy of “Unconquered” starring Gary Cooper and Paulette Goddard. Excellent action adventure firm about early years in the Allegheny Mountains.

My Mother and Father are buried in the North Side and I’m sure they are looking down and happy to be back in Pittsburgh

I have lived in Pittsburgh all of my life and have raised my two children here. I have always wondered how it would be to live somewhere else, but I think I would always be drawn back to Pittsburgh. I have been to San Francisco several times but the views here are just as beautiful and they have more meaning to me.

I have lived in the midwest for 41 years and my dream is to retire and go back to live in Pittsburgh where my heart has remained all these years. Recently I have been going back every two years to get my fix of the place and I can’t wait until I can return to stay. It’s like no other place I have lived. My memories of taking the bus into town along Route 51 through the old tunnel to shop for the day, walking all over town from one end to the other. It’s so marvelous to see all the redevelopment and renovation that has made this city truly beautiful. No one can say it’s dirty anymore. Thank you for these beautiful views. No other city has anything that compares to the breathtaking view of the Triangle from Mt. Washington.

Thank you so much for this site. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh and spent 22 wonderful years there. I miss my home and seeing this site makes me so happy to see someone with a passion on capturing the beauty of a city like Pittsburgh. Thank you again.

I’ve been away for 40 years but still choke up when I see these photos. Most of my adult life has been lived in places other than Pittsburgh, but my heart is still there. If you ever sell any of these photos, please let me know.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, I cherish the memories of a safe and happy childhood played out against the backdrop of a glorious, vibrant city sitting on the edge of dynamic rivers and the most beautiful countryside God has created. We were raised by people who loved, cared, disciplined and treated their children like treasures. We played hard, worked hard, and attended some of the best school ever established – and came into adulthood with “stainless steel backbones.” Thanks for bringing back some great memories; I miss my hometown.

I left Pittsburgh in 1969 and have lived in Florida since that time, I was born and raised in Regent Square and Frick Park was our playground,during the days houses weren’t locked up, your neighbors were like family, the shopping area with an Islay’s, meat market, drugstore, cobbler shop, bakery, fresh fruits and vegtables at the corner grocery store, etc. everyone knew you you didn’t carry cash, most of the stores in the Square carried an account for you that would be paid either weekly or monthly. When I see pictures of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas I get a good feeling kowing that I grew up in such a great area and era when there was no fear, you’d take the streetcar into Oakland and spend the day at the museum, go swimming at the Y, go downtown to Kaufman’s take a trip down to Jenkins Arcade, etc. What wonderful memories come flooding back when you see pictures of my hometown! Thanks for the memories and keep them coming.

Looking at the photo’s and returning to the ‘burgh in 1980 takes the edge off the politics, taxes and assorted pains associated with the area.

A 1972 Cathedral HS grad is missing the big city after seeing these pictures. They are absolutely wonderful and I thank the fellow Cathedralite who passed these along. Love live the terrible towel and RIP Myron~ I’ve been gone since 1985 but I still have my wonderful memories of my home in Bloomfield!

I left Pittsburgh in 1956. Those pictures really brought back some of the happiest days of my life. Thanks.

Ive lived and worked in Pgh. all my life and have traveled to many cities but nothing takes my breath away like coming thru the tunnels and gettin that first look at my home town..You have captured it in all its breath-taking beauty,,Keep up the good work..,better still make up a coffee table book …You; sell millions

Keep up the great work, son. I get comments from locals all the time when they find out it is your website. From the comments, you’re obviously providing a great service for the diaspora of transplanted Pittsburghers. Now, if more of them would just click on the link at the top of the page and buy a print or two…..they make great gifts! I know, because I’ve given them to people leaving for other place. Love to Beth and “hey” to her parents. We’ll see you both back in Wash., PA soon!

P.S. I’m not sure that people looking at the site realize that you live in N.C.

I miss home.

After seeing these photos and reading the comments, It makes me wonder how anyone could leave this area. You have a talented eye.

These photos brought tears to my eyes but pride to my heart. I have been gone nearly 24 years but I will always be a Pittsburgher. There is nothing like the city, its people and the “warmth” of the valley. One day I will click my heels and say “There is no place like home.” But in the meantime I love visiting the Burgh and dreaming of the day I will be in the city again. Go Steelers!

native born in carnegie, now live in wash.co. photos are outstanding have always loved the “burg”

I don’t know why I torture myself looking at these pics. I’ve been in Tampa for almost 4 years and am still homesick. People give me crap dahn here for not supporting their teams, but i’ll represent the burgh till the day I die. GO PENS!!! R.I.P Cope. Now rock GOD!!!

Absolutely beautiful!Reminds me of the night I took a cruise on the Gateway Clipper .Absolutely spectular.Go STEELERS!

Absolutely beautiful. I grew-up in the area many years ago and enjoy seeing the changes. What to get back in the next year – it’s been ten since I last visited. So very glad a friend sent this web site. I have lived in Florida many years, but the Steelers are still my favorite team.

There’s no place like home!

Moved to Atlanta,Ga 28 yrs. ago…husband’s job was transferred…Miss Pittsburgh EVERY DAY! Have remained a STEELER fan. A friend of mine (also from Pittsburgh) asked a local super market meat dept. employee does he had any “city chicken”, he answered No mam, we only sale country chickens…
Your pictures are breath taking and so on spot…

Those pics sure make me homesick. Been gone 34 years, living in the Chicagoland area. My heart bleeds black & gold, and I miss the Steelers too. Great pics of a teriffic town.

Stash

I’ve been in exile in Philadelphia for too many years to count, but I’m still a ‘Burgher through and through. In fact, if it’s possible in 5 years at retirement, I’d love to move back to see some of these sights daily! Great photos. Thanks so much.

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I was born in 1941 and when I saw these pictures, I remenised about how things used to look. I just want to thank you for the tremendous quality of these pictures you produced. I know it took time and effort to produce these. I feel like I know you and all I can say is “it so nice to know so many nice people.” I thank you for putting all the effort into this project. i know it made me happy and I am sure it will make many more Pittsburgers happy. May you keep doing what you do best, and that is to produce high quality photography of Pittsburgh and anywhere eles. Again, I thank you. Richare E Brill, Zelienopel, Pa.

WE moved out to Nevada in 2002 from the area near Pittsburg, thes pictures are beautiful but where is all the traffic and bumber to bumber cars lined up in the tunnels and the turnpike??? WE love the desert, it too is beautiful

Great shots.

I followed my heart to Atlanta, but Pittsburgh will ALWAYS be home. There is no other place like it. Thanks for the photos.

Quite a few of my family haved moved away from Pittsburgh and I know they will just love these pictures. Thanks for helping to make a few people happy. They say that Pittsburgh will always be their home.

Havining been transported “down South” – not of my own choosing, I miss Pgh so much. I cried all the way through this – I just want to go home!!!!!

The pictures bring back many memories………I’ve been in Charleston, S.C. for 22 years but no city can beat the Pittsburgh skyline………

Like I am, all of younz Burghers should always be proud of the city/county living.
Can’t believe all the beauty is right here.

I moved to Atlanta 7 years ago and miss Pittsburgh every day. While Atlanta has some nice things, it just doesn’t have the heart or pride or the genuine people that Pittsburgh has. I guess you have to leave it to appreciate how unique it is. I want to come HOME!!

Moved from Pgh. almost 50 years ago in 8 months, still consider it my HOME……..

Great Pictures, thanks for sharing.

Matt, you have captured the essence of one of America’s great cities. As a photographer, you are in a class all your own.
Wonderful work, spectacular pictures.

I’ve been coming to your site for over a year. Everytime I feel the need for a dose of reality out here in Los Angeles. My body’s in L.A., but my heart is still in Pittsburgh. Thank you.

Your Winter Photographs got forwarded to me today. Beautiful, but a bit brisk for me. Enjoyed 87 degree golf and then 78 at South Padre Island beaches. We will be back in early April and will look for your next portfolio.

i was born here hope to die here I already know its beauty been almost around the world saw some great places all just places this is home

What wonderful pictures of Pittsburgh. Would love to put all of them on the walls of my office at the university. Each time I come home to Pittsburgh I relish the skyline as I come out of the Fort Pitt Tunnels on the parkway, especially at night. I am always proud to say “I am from Pittsburgh.”

North Hills grad 1983, and miss home bad! I had originally wrote about a 2000 word note to leave here, but was cut off before it was sent. I will just keep it short now, I miss Pittsburgh! NOTHING LIKE IT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! I have been brought to your site by 3 different relatives who still live in the ‘Burgh over the past 2 years. Matt, thank you for allowing me to see your great photos on your website and coming back here so I may continue to see why I miss my family and Pittsburgh, my home so much. I will be home in a few more months. Will it be for good? Only time and hopefully some new jobs to the ‘Burgh will tell.

H3, above, is I believe my brother-in-law’s dad. He still has his home in North Hills, but does go extremely south Texas for every winter since retirement! He enjoys his golf, but only without winter weather of Pittsburgh!

My husband and I have been away from “home” since 1982. Your beautiful pictures make me miss it more and more. Keep up the great work – your pictures are amazing!

Feels like I am home.

i would like to be able to right click to set as background

but i love everything else about this site

I moved from the Burgh in 2001 and now live outside of Dallas, TX. I miss the winters! But only around Christmas. I miss watch the trees turn in the fall. I miss Mt Washington’s view of the city.

Thanks for the pictures and keep them coming

I miss Chatham College, Fifth Ave., the Steelers and Pirates and Squirrel Hill. ‘Sorry I don’t miss the snow. NC would be perfect if it only had Pittsburgh.

I love the “Burgh” people. My wife and I left in 1983, but returned to our HOME in 2002. We know how beautiful an area this is. I don’t think Heaven can beat this beauty as protrayed.

I love this town.

I moved from Pittsburgh to Boulder Colorado almost 30 years ago & I don’t miss it at all…. UNTIL I see pictures like this! Now I’m “homesick” & want to go back & visit more often!

We really do live in a beautiful city. Thanks for sharing!

I’m comin’ home! I’ve been away for 7 years in Little River, SC (near Myrtle Beach). I enjoyed the beach and golfing but I am so glad I’m coming back to live. Your Pix bring tears to my eyes and an urgency to get back.

i totally agree with all the homesickies above,,,,,
Florida has it’s shot’s but Pittsburgh will always be HOME….

I moved out of Pittsburgh to Orlando, FL because of business in July 2007 and every day I miss home. Though Orlando is awesome and is my home now, it does not have that “home” feeling that Pittsburgh does. I hope to be able to move back someday and once again call Pittsburgh, my home. This website is awesome and let’s me keep the memories fresh in my mind. Great Pictures – keep them coming! Keep up the great work!

Back in 1988, we first visited Pittsburgh, for our second daughter’s tour to consider Carnegie Mellon and Pitt University. We remarked on the downtown architecture, esp. the Pittsburgh Plate Glass building. We were back in the 1990s when our son, showed us his summer apartment and his worksite for his Grove City internship; next to his first real job out of college; then to spend time with his future mother-in-law, sister-in-law and college sweetheart; later for the marriage ceremony. We visited with our first daughter and son-in-law’s 104 year-old grandfather who was then living at the Cambridge–referring to my father, also a visitor, at 88–”a young man.” We have been back to Pittsburgh every year since that first visit. Thank you for sharpening our thoughts, for all the times between then and every time after. Your photos epitomize the best moments! Also, thanks to our son who sent us your skylines. Sandy

Once again, spectacular pictures. You have a great eye and some of the angles are simply imaginative. Great job. I never realized Pittsburgh looked so good in the *ugh* winter. And as much I loved your skyline pictures, I think you really captured the neighborhoods and people very well, and you should do more. That’s really what makes Pittsburgh special.

That’s why Ihave lived here all my life. The best place in the world to raise a family/

I worked in the city of Pittsburgh over 50 years ago, it was beautiful then but looks even more beautiful now. I miss that city. However, I think I miss the people of the Pittsburgh area more!

I AM PROUD OF MY HOMETOWN.

awesome shots, gotta love pittsburgh

Pittsburgh will always be in my heart. It is a beautiful city but the people make it one of the best

Matt, you have outdone yourself!! These pictures bring back so many memories of the best times of my life. Living in Texas for over 28 years has never changed my deep attachment to Pittsburgh. These Texans laugh at my accent and when I ask for a gummban at work…well, they have no idea what that is and I have to chuckle to myself for still saying it! Oh yes, 1966 at PHHS was a Very Good Year! Go Steelers and I will always miss my best friend!

An old school friend just sent me your pictures and I could cry. Why haven’t I know about this sooner? I left Pittsburgh 50 years ago but Pittsburgh never left me. Rochester is a nice place to live but Pittsburgh still tugs at my heart. Great pictures.

Awesome pictures. They make me very homesick! I was offered a job at UPMC in the Fall and turned it down. I still regret not moving back to the burgh.

Lovely pics, but the snow reminds me of why I left Glad to see that they FINALLY re-opened the 31st St Bridge (they were working on it when I left in 2003). It does tug at the heartstrings, tho. Great work.

The pics are great I love the burgh. I just moved back and it is so great to be here. Here we go steelers!

Nice photos. i want to move back partially because of the sights, but moreso because the penguins and steelers are the best.

Wow!!! Thanks Danny for sending me this link. Me, Wade, Chazbo, Nancy B, Old Weird Harold, Rogalski, GG. Man we miss it. Been in CA for over 30 years now but when ever anybody axesme where I’m from, I say Pittsburgh. I tell people I moved 3000 miles to go from Oakland to Oakland. I was born and raised in Oakland and now I live in Oakland, Ca. Go figure. There ain’t no Gint Eagle. I’m surrounded by jagoffs, (Raider fans). But when I go dawntawn with yinz guys, I’m home. Keep those pictures coming.

love them!!!!!

My aunt in Phoenix sent me these photos. We were both born and raised in Pittsburgh but I moved away in 1988 with my late husband. I currently reside in Battle Creek, MI (home of Tony the Tiger). We were from the Homestead/Munhall area. Seeing these pictures reminded me of how beautiful downtown could be. I am saving this site after I send this to all my kids who were also born in Pittsburgh. Anxious to see more of your pictures.

ABSOLUTELY BREATH-TAKING! PITTSBURGH IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN THE WORLD! THIS CITY’S GOT HEART!

KEEP THE SPECTACULAR PICTURES COMING!

Your pictures are absolutely amazing! I was born and raised in Pittsburgh but am currently not living there. I miss it so much. Seeing these pictures made me smile. Thank you and keep up the great work!

Nice pix!

Im currently stationed at Ft. Carson, Colorado with the United States Army. Its beautiful out here but it doesn’t have the feel Pittsburgh does, I’ve lived there my whole life. From the Homestead area, live about a 5 minute walk away from the Waterfront…. can’t wait to come on back!!!

How long until the spring photos come out?

Wow, You take wonderful pictures of the city. I’m 17 and recently moved to VA, and I swear, no city in the world could compare. I love how you have pictures of everything and from everywhere. Thanks for taking them. Keep updating. :]

I left Pittsburgh in January of 1954, came to California. Been back several times since then and always found it hard to have to leave again. The pictures of the city are wonderful . I was wondering if any pictures of the outlying towns are available. As I remember riding the street cars from Bethel Park to downtown we would go through many old and quaint areas. One thing that comes to mind is the old shakey wooden trestle that would make you hold your breath while going over on it, just before coming into the junction. I would like to see pictures of that kind of Pittsburgh history, On my last trip “home” My sister took us into Pgh. via the street care line and I was surprised to find my self on a train like conveyance that now went through Mt. Lebenon and ended underground somewhere in Pittsburgh. And I only had to show my red-white-and blue card for the fare. Yes Pittsburgh is a wonderful city.

We left The Burg 9 years ago in August and as of last Monday learned we are headed back! I have been praying for this day for several years and my dreams are coming true. Unless you are from Pittsburgh you can not imagine how that place grows on you. Matt, your website has kept me going these last nine years and I tell everyone I know about it. Thank You!

I always thought of Pittsburgh as an just airport connection on the way to somewhere else… someplace with the things that I think are important in a city, picturesque views, interesting history, a proud and noble culture deserving of preservation, recreation, great libraries and museums, and friendly people. Little did I know I had passed over such a place many times.

My best friend sent me this URL. She is a Pittsburgh native, and has been proudly extolling the city’s virtues ever since we met 1½ years ago. From all I have seen, heard and experienced of Pittsburgh since then, she hasn’t exaggerated one bit. She even managed to turn me into a Pittsburgh Penguins fan!

And with her as a guide, I plan to spend many hours of many days exploring my new favorite city. And when I can’t, I will visit this site often. Thanks, and keep up the great work.

Joe
Lexington, KY

These photos make me so happy I decided to move back to Pittsburgh. You truly don’t know what you have until it’s gone!

I was born and raised in the “steel city”. Moved to the other side of the state 20 years ago. These pics brought back some great memories. I only wish Pgh. could develop their downtown more residential like Philly and keep the town bustling 24/7. I’d move back in a minute!

LETS GO PENS!!!!!!!!!

Awesome photos and awesome site. As someone across the country going to school, I have this bookmarked and visit often!

Great Photos!!! Reminds me of what I’m missing living in California!!

I’ve moved 2 years ago to NC…I never thought you could miss a CITY like I miss Pittsburgh. It’s home and always will be home. Like someone above said…whenever he flys in and here’s “this is our final desent into the Pittsburgh area”… I too feel the tears come to my eyes…I’m finally home…

These photos are outstanding. I always loved the view from the West End Overlout. Brings back memorys. Thanks

Thanks a bunch! Once a Pittsburgher, always a Pittsburgher! We still even root for the Pirates! Not easy to do in NYC!

theres no place like home……getting better all the time…

I am a native Southern Californian & I’m a HUGE fan of the Steelers , Pirates & Penguins. Yes, I’ve been to Pittsburgh 6 times. Been there in 1989 – 1991, 1997, 1998 & 2000. Haven’t been back to the ‘burgh since November of 2000, to see the Eagles – Steelers game at Three Rivers Stadium. I’ve been to 5 Steelers’ games, 4 Pens’ game & 1 Pirate game. Never been to Heinz Field nor to PNC Park. Though , I’ve seen it on T.V., but it is not the same. My first time there, in 1989, I was treated like I was one of the family. I really do miss Pittsburgh & one day soon, I’ll be back.

These pictures remind me when I was a little boy. My dad, mom, brother, & me would visit my dads family in East
Liberty and Monesson. My dads family came from Italy to Monesson. The people of Pittsburg are more friendly than
in Philadelphia where I was raised.

Great pictures of pittsburgh, Proud to say I live here.

Great pics making me homesick…spent a lot of time there as a kid, remember going to the Steelers games in the late ’70s.. living in sunny Scottsdale, AZ now, missing the burg…must be a mid life crisis coming on…

thanks for the pivtures, actually it’s very amazing to look at this beautiful landscapes waw once again thanks

Jawad

sharon, PA

i’ve lived just moments away from the Burgh for 31 years and i’ve rarely had the pleasure of visiting. I just stumbled across your page. I’ve seen some of these views myself and they are breath-taking from every angle. I love that you can capture the spirit of the city for us to see any time. Good work! I hope some day to be as spectacular with the camera. Your work is a real inspiration for aspiring photographers. Thank you for sharing your work.

you captured my childhood… just amazed here… in cali

The city shows the warmth and love of all those who lived and now live there. It is home too many boyh physically and mentally. Loved the pictures.

Thanks for finding the best in our city. I moved away (WV, Rochester, NY and Memphis) after college and 3 years later returned with my new husband, now he’s a true Pittsburgher along with our three kids. Everytime we go to church from the South Hills to the North Side (ACAC) we love going through the tunnels and experiencing the best welcome any city could give. To all the homesick folks–move back, you will never regret it, even in the winter.

please please please make more pictures of pittsburgh it would realy make me happy and i love this site

Great shots! Love to show these to those who have never been to the Burgh and watch their surprise.

Your picture with the caption ‘North Side Winter’ captures the still elegant Rooney (yes, those Rooneys) home on the right juxtaposed against the fast food and urban buildings that have overtaken the rest of the neighborhood. The Rooney home (and the church) stand as a monument to another time.

man i dont live here but these pics make me feel at home

Just wanted to thank you for some great memories of the old town, it has changed a lot since I lived out in Homestead, Hazelwood, and then Oakland back in the thirties, forties, but it is still grand and beautiful, but cleaner. Thanks

I just came back from vacation in PGH. I hadn’t been home in 13 months and I cried on my flight back all the way from the Pgh. Airport (as soon as we took off) to the Charlotte airport. I’m sure the guy sitting next to me thought I was crazy. I am soo homesick. I live in TN and absolutely HATE it. To come home to Pittsburgh is the greatest thrill for me. It’s soo beautiful and the people are still soo warm and friendly. I lived in California for almost 20 years and I’ve been everywhere throughout the U.S. and Pgh. is still the best city to live in!!!!!!! Hey Matt….thanks soo much for the beautiful pics. Would you consider doing a Kennywood theme? How about a PhantomFrightNight album – Fall – 2009??? I was just there and the last night was 11-1-08 and it was AWESOME!!! Kennywood still rocks!!! My fiance absolutely LOVES it!!!

Loved the pictures!!! We went to a Steelers game mid-November and it is unbelievable how much the city loves the Steelers. The sites were breathtaking, and I loved every minute I was there. I can’t wait to visit the city again, and hope to move there soon!

WOW! The frosty shots of Pittsburgh have tears in my eyes. I miss home so bad. I felt bad for taking my wife away from her job at Bayer because of my career move. She has yet to find work and it gets harder all the time. IF I EVER get the chance to come back it’ll be for good. Thank you Matt. Your work is truly special!

Love the pictures. Yes there is NO PLACE LIKE PITTSBURGH I lived there from 1982 till 2006 and I miss the city very much. I love the weather here in Florida but Pittsburgh is always in my heart. Butch

ATTENTION ALL PITTSBURGH TRANSPLANTS: If you are homesick and want to be close to home. Log on to http://www.kdkaradio.com between 6 and 9 am., and listen to the morning show streaming live on the internet. It contains national, international, and local news, but most importantly, they throw in all the stories that make Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh. It’s the next best thing to Matt’s work or going home to visit!!!

Peace…and GO PENS!!!! GO PITT!!! OK Pirates…your turn

Yes, this is a shameless plug for the city I love!

Can’t wait to visit, thanks for the photos

Absolutely FANTASTIC Matt.

I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN MONONGAHELA PA BUT I ALWAYS SAY THAT I AM FROM PITTSBURGH. MOVED TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 49 YEARS AGO. lOTS OF MEMORIES IN PITTSBURGH.

I do live in pittsburgh city, it just an amazing city , thanks for the pictures please keep them coming

in Denver and am in tears … one day i will be back

Grew up on the hill, in the district, worked at Forbes Field, The Stadium, and Jones & Laughlin. Left when I was seventeen for the Military. Left, but my heart has never been with me. Steelers have followed me around the world. My dad used to tell me on Game days when they were in the mud and slush that they were winners, he never lived to see it but he was right. And so are the folks of the town the is beautiful, and was back in the dirty smog days. Go you guys., or is it yinz guys?

I looove Pittsburgh! I was there last summer and impossible not plan to come back, especially after seeing these pictures. great job!

Great pictures.
Very eagerly waiting to visit Pittsburgh.

i will be there soon,fantastic photos!!!

I love your city I had a transplant there and i fell in love with Pittsburgh I lived there for a year by myself and then years latter i came back a lived there again to have my transplant i always wanted to move back but family is more imporant to me I wish I could get them to move there i would move there in a hart beat

I came from Brazil and lived in Pittsburgh for 35 years.
I do miss the City, Friends and Family.
Just got transfered to South Carolina, it is making me home sick

These photos really made me homesick for my home town. You have captured the heart of this great city. There is no other like it. I grew up on the south side and I am amazed at the transformation when I go home to visit. I just may have to move back.

Enthusing series of pictures. Makes me long for goning back to Pitssburgh…