One of my first stops today was the former Pittsburgh railway station. (It is still an Amtrak station but the main building is now used for events with flats above). Lots of traces though of the grand old days of rail travel..
The Rotunda at the front of the station is now listed as a Historical Monument. It has a very ornate brick structure both under foot and overhead.
Inside, the former Booking Hall is huge and imposing and retains just a few hints of its former role as a busy transport hub.
And of course lots of station clocks..
Outside the modern buildings of Pittsburgh downtown are framed in the arch of the Rotunda.
I then walked onto the Heinz History Centre via the riverside path. All looking a little more colourful with some sunshine.
The Heinz History Centre occupies a huge warehouse building quite close to the river which was originally built to store vast quantities of ice.
Inside on the ground floor, some interesting vehicles from Pittsburgh’s past.. including this car made of stainless steel!
A streetcar..
Inside it was so much bigger than I expected..
And of course a Heinz wagon..the company started in Pittsburgh with very small beginnings - horseradish grown in a garden and made into sauce which was sold at a market stall...
Lots more to share another day!
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