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Seeing Pittsburgh [Paperback]

Barringer Fifield (Author), Michael Eastman (Photographer)
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October 1996
A guidebook of 12 walking & driving tours that highlights historical facts and architecture in the city of Pittsburgh.

Seeing Pittsburgh interprets Pittsburgh not as a mere collection of buildings, but as the result of human will, imagination, idealism, and, at times, foolishness. It will enchant visitors, take natives to places they've never been, and offer a fresh perspective on a great American city.

Pittsburgh invites walking far more than most American citites, and Fifield has organized the downtown itineraries into walking tours. For the others, you will need a car--at least for long stretches--but sections of each tour can be walked. The driving portion of the itineraries is easier to follow if the drive has a navigator or has plotted the route ahead of time. Neighborhood maps are included here, but a current city street map is an essential tool. Most of the tours can be completed in one morning or afternoon outing.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

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Fifield (Seeing Beyond St. Louis, Washington Univ. Campus Bookstores, 1991) brings Pittsburgh's rich history alive in this new guidebook of 12 walking and driving tours. Fifield intelligently presents the French, English, and Native American influences surrounding Pittsburgh's birth in the mid-18th century; examines the roles played by its barons of industry; includes the familiar names of Carnegie, Frick, Mellon, and Heinz; and describes the process by which Pittsburgh was reborn in the mid-20th century, from a city whose economy was based on manufacturing to one dominated by service industries. Fifield's grasp of history is complemented by his understanding of architecture. His book is an essential companion for visitors as well as residents who want to understand their city better. Highly recommended.?Pamela W. Bellows, Northwestern Connecticut Community Technical Coll. Lib., Winsted
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"An excellent and opinionated book." -- Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Jan. 19, 1997

"An innovative way of Seeing Pittsburgh. With photos by Michael Eastman this book makes armchair traveling especially satisfying." -- Pittsburgh Magazine, November 1996 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press (October 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0822955423
  • ISBN-13: 978-0822955429
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,973,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars For those who like to walk, July 18, 2001
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Talks nicely about architecture and scultures around the city and downtown. Takes you on a series of walking tours that include some of my favorite eclectic things in the city. Has a cosmopolitan perspective. I learned a lot reading Fifield.
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