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    I learned about this place from DH while we started dating. He had dared to show me something beautiful about Pittsburgh that I had never seen before on our second date. I didn't think it was possible since he wasn't a Pittsburgh native. Apparently most Pittsburgh natives don't know about this place - how sad! I was blow away by the view. In my opinion it's much better than Mount Washington, and it's now a place we regularly take our guests to see.

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    Every time I visit someone tells me that they've lived in Pittsburgh all their lives and never made the trip.

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    Southwestern Pennsylvania World War II Memorial

    Southwestern Pennsylvania World War II Memorial

    4.9(7 reviews)
    1.9 kmNorth Side

    "Come, you masters of war, You that build the big guns…read moreYou that build the death planes You that build all the bombs" (Bob Dylan) This enormous memorial covers so much ground. It has flag poles, soaring panels, sculpted bases, murals, photo collages, and twenty-four black stone panels etched with white lettering that collectively tell the story of World War II and Pittsburgh's role in the war effort. The Pearl Harbor Panel reads in part: "In less than 90 minutes the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor took a terrible toll: 18 ships lost; 2,386 Americans killed; 1,139 wounded. That count would come later. Just days after the event, an American seaman had his own view: "Well, we arrived at Pearl Harbor this morning and we were all prepared to see a sad sight...but we were still appalled at the amount of damage done. It was the greatest disaster that had befallen any navy. All of this was mighty heartbreaking, and I saw many a tear...But the men were not broken in morale...We lost the first round but are not whipped. We are just mad. We do not understand how a nation can do a thing like that. If they thought our morale would break, they are badly mistaken. We want to fight." Frank B. Hass diary entry, December 15, 1941 The Pittsburgh War Effort Panel reads in part: "Winning the War required contributions from everyone. Families "did without" as producers of home front necessities retooled to turn out munitions and military equipment. Bombers were built in former canneries; pickle plants were converted to assemble pursuit planes; and factories once devoted to the production of baby carriages now manufactured components of guns. The American Bantam Car Company in nearby Butler developed a prototype of the Jeep in 1940 and manufactured 2,675 of the vehicles during the War. "I, along with 10,000 other people, attended a launching today...(of) an ocean-going ship...built here at Pittsburgh...The most interesting thing...is that this sea-going vessel, launched out here on the Ohio River, came off an assembly line!"- Lowell Thomas, newscaster, March 5, 1942 "I wish...that the names of all the men who were doing this great production job in Pittsburgh could be written into the war history. Every time I approach Pittsburgh, especially by plane, I get a sense of tremendous power, a sense of accomplishment. Pittsburgh thrills you." - Frank Knox, Secretary of the Navy I loved how this memorial embraced the sacrifice of the entire country- military, civilians, industry, local involvement, and three panels dedicated to America's women and the various roles they played in the war as nurses, factory workers, and in military service. The Allegheny River and Riverwalk provide a beautiful setting for this majestic memorial.

    This memorial is on the North Shore and close to the Vietnam memorial. It sits along the river…read morefront directly across from Stage AE. As others have said in their reviews, this isn't a memorial you just glance at or even walk on by. It provides pivotal information and heartfelt reflection on yet another war that took so many lives. There are inscriptions on all sides and all worth reading. When I am back in my hometown, I like to take strolls along the Riverfront Park and always make a point to stop here and read, no matter how many times I've done it before. If you're a history buff, this one's for you.

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    Fred Rogers Monument - Photo 7: Fred Rogers Monument

    Fred Rogers Monument

    4.9(14 reviews)
    1.7 kmNorth Side

    The world felt a great loss when Mister Rogers left us in 2003. But his death hit Pittsburgh and…read moreWestern Pennsylvania even harder. He was "ours". He still is. He was there for all of us but, he was a Pennsylvanian. The PBS station in Pittsburgh where he filmed was pivotal and groundbreaking. He was one of those very rare truly kind human beings. Few and far between. He only wanted the best for children, for kids to have all that they deserved, to learn, and to be loved. This sculpture on the North Side (sorry, North Shore) is a true testament to the man that he was. An absolutely stunning and perfect piece of art to honor him and his legacy. I never tire of seeing it. I go every chance I get. Even now, he is still here for us...for all of us.

    I was a tad too old to appreciate the height of Mister Rogers' popularity, although I always…read moreappreciated his authenticity and the folksy way he conveyed lessons in ethics and moral reasoning without getting too preachy. As a native son of Pittsburgh, he is celebrated extensively at the Heinz History Center which requires an admission charge (review: https://yelp.to/EvLwCw-JP0). However, this congenial memorial is free for anyone to peruse. Located on the North Shore across from Acrisure Stadium, home of the Steelers, it consists of an 11-foot bronze statue of Fred Rogers tying his sneakers like he did on every episode of his long-running TV show. He sits elevated over the Ohio River under a keyhole arch in which a speaker features his voice and music from the show on autoplay. If you're already planning to stroll the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, this is an essential stop. RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/xlNYwOhSY6

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