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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Duquesne Incline
The other Pittsburgh incline is the Duquesne Incline. Park at the bottom, then ride up and back for $5.00. At the top there is a museum, gift shop, penny press, and observation deck with a fantastic view of the city across the river.
[Chrissie, 08/04/2019]Duquesne Incline:- Address:
- 1197 W. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- From PA-837/Lincoln Hwy, just west of the Incline entrance, turn north at the stoplight onto Station Square. This road curves back around, and you'll see a large parking lot on the right. Park, then climb many stairs just to reach the base of the Incline.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 5:30-12:30. Su 7-12:30. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 412-381-1665
- Admission:
- $5 round trip. Cash only.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Randyland
Such a joyful place!!
[Chrissie, 07/28/2019]Randy Gilson's personal neighborhood project, "Randyland," has been underway for years -- part art environment and part community fun hub.
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- Address:
- 1501 Arch St., Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- In the Central North Side neighborhood, on the northwest corner of Jacksonia and Arch Sts.
- Hours:
- Usually open every day. Randy is often around in the afternoon. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Suggested donation: $5.00
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Andy Warhol's Stuffed Great Dane
Andy Warhol's Great Dane is still there, but not on display. It is on the Warhol Museum archives floor, in a glass enclosed office. You can see it right next to a stuffed lion!
[Chrissie, 07/25/2019]Andy Warhol's Stuffed Great Dane:- Address:
- 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- Inside the Andy Warhol Museum. Sandusky St. and E. General Robinson St. On the 3rd floor.
- Phone:
- 412-237-8300
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Immaculate Reception Monument
On December 23, 1972, the Pittsburgh Steelers were down by a point against the Oakland Raiders. It was 4th and 10 at the Steelers' 40 yard line with only 22 seconds left in the game. Terry Bradshaw threw the ball downfield and the intended receiver and the man covering him crashed into each other. Franco Harris was in the vicinity and was able to catch the ball -- quickly dubbed "The Immaculate Reception" -- then ran it in for the winning touchdown, giving the Steelers their first playoff victory.
The stadium where this took place was demolished in 2001, but you can still stand on the exact spot where the famous reception occurred. A circular plaque with Harris' footprint on it, now part of a sidewalk in front of a parking lot, marks the hallowed spot.
[signmanjoe, 04/22/2019]Immaculate Reception Monument:- Address:
- W. General Robinson St., Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- Just east of the Heinz Field football stadium, on the south side of W. General Robinson St., midway between Art Rooney Ave. and Chuck Noll Way.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Immaculate Reception Monument
Just east of the Heinz Field football stadium, a shoe print on a bronze disc marks the location of the Immaculate Reception.
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The Incline has been hauling humans up and down Coal Hill -- later named Mount Washington -- since 1877.