Cool thing but unless you are going to be out this way for another reason (before it is moved to…read moreWexford), it's probably not worth it. It is scaffolded a bunch and surrounded by fencing with barbed wire (my photo is taken through it but from behind it). Like the Hollywood sign, cool but untouchable without hopping a fence. Bottom line: Cool but may not be worth a special trip; have a second thing to do, like going to Costco or checking out Rivers of Steele or Trundle Manor.

Visiting the historic Westinghouse Atom Smasher in Forest Hills has been one of my favorite quirky…read moreadventures over the years. Built back in 1937, this iconic, 65-foot pear-shaped tower was actually the world's very first industrial particle accelerator, making it a huge piece of scientific history right in the Pittsburgh area. It's pretty wild to stand near this massive relic of the early atomic age, especially now that the old laboratory building is gone and the bulb is resting on its side. Even as an abandoned piece of history, checking it out always makes for a fun, fascinating afternoon of exploring and a great reminder of the city's innovative past.

If you haven't heard of the Woodville Plantation before, please read my previous reviews. This…read morehistoric plantation was established in 1775, and the house was built in 1785, and is located along Rt. 50 between Carnegie and Bridgeville. Although a lot of their events have been virtual over the past pandemic year, you can still tour the grounds in person, and soon they will be starting house tours and special events again later this season (check their website for details). This small piece of what once was a huge Virginia-style plantation, is like having a miniature Colonial Williamsburg right in our own backyard. The highlight this year is the new 1800s era timber-frame barn which is currently being constructed by an Amish crew (see photos). When finished, this barn will add an additional historical aspect to the property, and also provide more space for events. If you are a fan of history, do check this place out ... Cheers!

it's in the same vicinity, just near Grand View Overlook. both overlook provide a more or less same…read moreview. so there is nothing different if you are already at Grand view overlook. Street side parking is availabl. Great spot to watch the sunset, good place to get your picture clicked.

I've been confused about this log cabin ever since I moved to Pittsburgh. The cabin was relocated…read morenear the Cathedral of Learning to celebrate the bicentennial of the University in 1987. The cabin itself dates to about 1820, and was donated by Trustee Charles Fagen III. Folklore suggests the original students met in a log cabin structure. So the cabin is a powerful symbol of the frontier origins of the University. The cabin's actual function, as far as I can tell, is to store salt for winter deicing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neill_Log_House The Neill…read more(Neal) Log House is a historic log cabin built in 1765 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest home in Pittsburgh (the Old Stone Inn and Fort Pitt Block House are not homes). The Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation designation - 1970. City of Pittsburgh Designated Historic Structure- 1977. - Schenley Park U.S. Historic District. The building was constructed around 1765 by the Neill (Neal) family, who owned 262 acres in what is now Schenley Park. John Neal came from Ireland around 1736 with wife Margaret and son William to Harrisburg Pa. They then had 7 more children - John, Robert, James, Margaret, Jean, Eleanor, and Agnes (Nancy). John and William purchased farm land in what is now Indiana County Pa. Robert bought the land in Pittsburgh and built the cabin and developed a Conestoga trade route from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia using his father's homestead in Harrisburg as one of the stopping points. May 8, 1915 Pittsburgh Bulletin- "A log house, once the fortified home of a rugged, full-bearded frontiersman, stands near Indian Springs in Schenley Park, and is now used as a rest house for Pittsburgh business men and stylishly dressed women who seek recreation during the summer months playing golf on the city links. This cabin was built in 1765 by Robert Neal, of thick hewn logs, the interstices being chinked with flat stones and clay as a protection against the attacks of Indians. It is one of the few pioneer cabins still standing in Western Pennsylvania in which the stone chimney is entirely within the walls and in which the loophole windows, originally about two feet long and less than a foot high, were not enlarged after danger from Indian attack had passed. This home stood close to Nemacolin's trail, later known as the "old Road", which lead from Philadelphia to Fort Pitt. Packhorse trains and heavy Conestoga wagons bearing supplies from the East passed it on their way to the log village of Pittsburgh. Several times it was besieged by Indians and bloody encounters have occurred about its log walls. Neal himself owned a Conestoga outfit and with Jack Andrews, a neighbor, made frequent trips to Philadelphia during which he was exposed to constant danger of attack by bands of Indians, for the capture of a heavily laden freight wagon yielded much booty. One midsummer evening a few years before the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Neal and Andrews had almost reached the cabin on a return trip from Philadelphia without adventure when suddenly just as they were starting down the hill at what is now Murray Avenue and Forbes street an Indian darted out of the bushes and hurled something at the team. The six horses plunged violently down the hill, frantic with fear and pain. The Indian had thrown a wasps' nest which struck the back of one of the horses and broke, liberating the insects which stung the horses and the driver viciously. Neal with 2 "tenderfoot" passengers from Philadelphia who were on the back of the big covered wagon were not stung but they narrowly escaped being thrown to the ground by the unexpected plunge of the horses, the passengers losing their rifles. A half dozen Indians followed the runaway horses down the hill, firing as they ran, apparently for the purpose of adding to the fright of the panic-stricken animals. The Indians were disappointed in the evident expectations that the wagon would overturn or be wrecked among the trees and be easy to capture. Although smarting from numerous stings, Andrews kept the plunging horses on the road. By the time they had crossed the bottom of the narrow ravine and started up the steep ascent leading into what is now Schenley Park where the Neal home stands, most of the wasps had been left behind, and the mad speed of the horses slackened during the steep climb. Furious at the failure of their scheme to cause a wreck, the Indians fired directly at the men on the wagon and wounded both the passengers. Neal returned the fire of the Indians and one of them dropped as if dead. The Indians became more cautious but continued firing from behind trees until they killed one of the horses and brought the wagon to a standstill close to the Neal home. Neal assisted the 2 passengers, who were wounded but slightly, into the cabin while Andrews cut the traces of one of the horses and galloped towards Fort Pitt for aid. The wounded men were of no assistance in defending the cabin but the walls were thick and Neal with the aid of his two sons, both under 16 years of age, kept the Indians away from the wagon by firing carefully through the loophole windows. Elizabeth Neal, the wife and mother, reloaded the rifles and kept watch to see that none of the Indians approached form the opposite side of the cabin. After an hour's siege the Indians withdrew, evidently fearing the arrival of soldiers from the fort. When Andrews returned with aid, no trace of the Indians could be found."

When Ambrose Newton built this log house in the 18th Century, he had no idea he was designing a…read morefuture storage shed. Nor had he any idea his house would eventually be in the middle of a golf course. But the Neill Log House is one of the oldest structures in Pittsburgh. It gets its name from its second owner, Robert Neill. It may have been built in the 1760s according to some records, but other records indicate circa 1787. Robert Neill later purchased the house. The house consists of massive wooden timbers infilled with mud. I wasn't able to find much on Robert Neill. The house was later sold to Col. James O'Hara and it later passed to his famous granddaughter, Mary Schenley. The house has served as a picnic pavillion, a storage shed, and a rest area for the golf course. I've seen this house many times from the golf course and I've always been fascinated by it. Today it is unused.

We discovered this last summer through a flyer at a PA tourist ino center; had not found it listed…read morein any other publication, etc. And, what a find! I don't remember the name of our tour guide, but he gave a great tour. We had plenty of time for questions and photos, and totally enjoyed learning about this critical part of our country's history. Altho both of us have backgrounds in labor, this site would be of interest to anyone who has any interest in our country's history, the history of the area, who knew anyone who worked in this industry, labor history, etc. We were delighted to have had the opportunity to be here!

Please come and see this! This is the story of America, our great grandparents came here from…read moreEurope around 120 years ago and worked 16 hour shifts 6 days a week for very little pay. They built America and their children/grandchildren/great grandchildren grew up, went to college and became white collar. The Carrie Blast Furnace National Historic Site ( Rivers of Steel) is a place where you can take a guided tour of what is left of a steel mill that closed in 1978. If your gps try's to send you to Homestead PA that is not the right location.

We were here during the Washington County Covered Bridge festival. This bridge had a car show, live…read moreband, and some food and crafts to buy. Nice way to spend an afternoon!

Nice pool on Mt. Washington! I've been a few times and for a city pool I enjoy it. The pool is a…read moregood size and doesn't get overly crowded. There is a deep end it goes up to 10 ft. It's concrete around the pool...no grass so I recommend taking a chair. The bathrooms need updated desperately!! $5 for adults and $3 for kids for the day. $30 pass for 1 person and $60 pass for 4 people. The pass is for the year so in the winter you can use the Oliver bath house in south side.

my family was the only family in the pool end of day and my daughter forgot her bathing suit, she…read moreleft it in the bath room but the swimsuit was not there when we called if the Staff cleans bathrooms end or beginning of the day then im thinking they must have seen it so all I can say is there either not cleaning or just not paying attention maybe even keeping things for them selfs either way it's disappointing because we love this pool and all of the staff seem very nice. These things happen and it's honestly my fault but the way it happened is what sucks.