Doherty. Completed in 1870 and 1877 by real estate spectators, the Pittsburgh, Monongahela, and Duquesne Inclines are still a present-day attraction along the river's shore to the top of Mount Washington. Also known as "Coal Hill" - a name given due to its many coal mines - they became home to the region's first inclined railroads and formed a portion of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. By 1900, inclines were a significant portion of the city's identity. However, when automobiles made it easy to travel the hilltops and also led to the decrease in inclines. Before the automobile there were nearly 15, today only two are left. 96 pages, 129 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.
Pittsburgh's Inclines
Was:
$21.95
Now:
$10.50
- SKU:
- 405520
- Military Conflict:
- Non-military