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Pittsburgh's expanding industrial base in 1860 created a huge demand for labor, attracting mainly German immigrants to the region. This created a serious housing shortage as industry occupied most of the flat lands adjacent to the river, leaving only the steep, surrounding hillsides of Mt. Washington or "Coal Hill" for housing (...)

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Incline

Incline
Made by Sharkey M.
In Pittsburgh today, J.P. and I took a trip up (and down!) the Monongahela incline. This was inside the station, as we were waiting for the cable car to take us back down.

Rope and Rails

Rope and Rails
Made by drsam
On the Monongahela Incline, one of two working funiculars in Pittsburgh. The wire rope is holding our car and coming for the ride, as the rail tracks speed away!

Tracks, down hill

Tracks, down hill
Made by Rubin_Pedro
The Monongahela Incline in Pittsburgh seen from above.

IMG_1020

IMG_1020
Made by Lori0628
Monongahela Incline Pittsburg, PA

Pittsburgh at night

Pittsburgh at night
Made by Otto Yamamoto
Pittsburgh at night.

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Pittsburgh: Descending on the Monongahela Incline
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh: Arrival at top of Monongahela Incline
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh: Looking for Monongahela Incline
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Monongahela Incline
Going downhill on the Monongahela Incline, Pittsburgh PA. September 15 2007....monongahela mono incline funicular pittsburgh pa pennsylvania


Pennsylvania Discoveries - Pittsburgh at night
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh, PA: Downtown historical buildings
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh - Water fountain show at Station Square
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh, PA: Walking down Fifth Avenue
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh - Station Square shopping and restaurant area
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh, PA: View of Point State Park
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Great water fountain show in Pittsburgh - Station Square
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh, PA: Allegheny County Courthouse
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh: "Bridge of Sighs" at Allegheny County Courthouse
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh, PA: Downtown square
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh - Station Square walkabout
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh - Downtown skyline at night from Mt. Washington
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh, PA: Third Street and PPG Building
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh - Miniature train in Station Square retail plaza
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela


Pittsburgh: St. Mary on the Mount church on Mt. Washington
incline railways that used to exist here in the past only two remain: the Monongahela Incline and the more well-known Duquesne Incline. We took the Monongahela




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