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This page is dedicated to exploring all of the unusual, mysterious & forgotten history of Pittsburgh lost to time. John Schalcosky - Founder
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May 27, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Three train derailments at the same location. #CurseOrCoincidence
-13 Mar 1907, three men died, the engine and 5 cars into the creek when the bridge was weakened by floodwaters.
-1 Jul 1935, 20 cars derailed at the bridge.
-26 May 2022, 17 cars derailed at the bridge ImageImageImage Credit: Oakmont Historical Society via FB
Jan 7, 2019 • 5 tweets • 12 min read
I always wondered about the history of #FastFood in #Pittsburgh. Today I spent some time tracking down the 1st known and/or advertised #Pittsburgh locations of some of the most well-known places.
From @pizzahut to the invention of the #BigMac
#ThingsIRresearchWhenHungryAndBored ImageImageImageImage 1st @DairyQueen in #Pittsburgh - 1952
1st potential @BurgerKing in #Pittsburgh - ad from 1955
1st @McDonalds & birthplace of the #BigMac- 4849 McNight Rd - 1957
1st @Arbys in #Pittsburgh - 4800 block of McKnight Rd - 1965 ImageImageImageImage