In honor of the most recent of my alma maters (please, no comments about Latin plurals), I must commend the Historic Pittsburgh project mounted by the University of Pittsburgh.
What began in 2001 as a collection of historical maps of and texts about the city has blossomed into a full-scale genealogical treasure trove. You can now view a detailed chronology of Pittsburgh history, or search census schedules from 1850 to 1880 by first or last name, place of birth, occupation, sex, or (for 1880) street name.
The Historic Pittsburgh Image Collections were launched in September of last year, and now boast 7,674 photographs from 27 different collections. Explore by time, location, collection, or by one of four themes—Pittsburgh at Work, Pittsburgh at Play, Pittsburgh at Home, or Pittsburgh Personalities.
This website has become essential for family historians with roots in Western Pennsylvania—and for Pitt graduates nostalgic for their days in the Cathedral of Learning.
